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Cams, lifters, and top-end wear — the other way to kill an M156

Mercedes-Benz R63 AMG (W251) · mechanical

Beyond head bolts, owners flag camshaft and lifter wear ('cams/lifters eating each other') and camshaft timing-gear replacement as a distinct M156 failure mode. The recurring advice is diligent, high-quality oil changes, since the top-end wear is tied to lubrication of the cam and lifter parts.