What kind of engine does a Mercedes 4000 have?

MBE 4000 Mercedes engines. Discussion in ‘ Questions From New Drivers ‘ started by farmbig_01, Aug 8, 2007 . Anyone have any experience with the MBE 4000 Mercedes engines? Im looking at buying another truck, Freightliner Columbia, with this engine and have not really heard much about them.

What kind of engine does a 2006 Columbia have?

I am purchasing a Columbia 2006 with this Mercedes Engine OM-460. Can anyone pass on some tips for this motor. I have owned everything else but not this one. Like any problems to be aware of. approx fuel mileage. Can they be rebuilt. General answers I cannot find anything online regarding there motors.

Are there any problems with the Mercedes MBE 4000?

I have a 2005 Freightliner Columbia with Mercedes MBE 4000 engine. This truck has been nothing but problems from day one. At 290K the coolant started to leak from head gaskets, so the dealer replaced liners, pistons and head gaskets under warranty.

What should I do about my Mercedes om-460?

First thing to do, is replace the injector nozzles in the heads. Cheap part that can cost an engine rebuild. Yes they can be rebuilt without issue. Try to get the turbo brake instead of the exhaust brake, works a LOT better. Head gaskets should have been done under warranty, as well as most other weakness’ they had.

When did MBE 4000 Mercedes engines come out?

MBE 4000 Mercedes engines. Discussion in ‘ Questions From New Drivers ‘ started by farmbig_01, Aug 8, 2007 . Anyone have any experience with the MBE 4000 Mercedes engines?

What causes corrosion on a Mercedes MBE 4000?

When head is removed check its surface and cyl. block surface for corrosion. Coolant leaking there causes corrosion, but usually damaged surface is on cyl head, not on block. If yoi see it – resurface cyl. head, but do not forget to pull out valves and injector (LOL!!!).

What kind of engine does a Mercedes 4000 have?