All of what he said but also don't forget to make sure the head has been upgraded to at least a # 17 and the cat converter in the engine compartment has been replaced.
IOW, lots of issues! John On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 9:22 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > For the price, you might not get hurt too much. At 300k, it needs new > nozzles, a new timing chain and new chain guides. While you are doing that, > may was well put on a new tensioner and water pump/thermostat. If they have > evidence the PO replaced those within 100k or so, that is a plus. > > If the chain stretch measures ok, it most likely will need the new guides > within 50k, or they might break the chain, and that breaks the cam and the > cam bearings. > > If you do the work yourself, you are looking at maybe $500 for parts. > > Check the jack points for rust. Check the shocks. If they are not > Bilsteins, deduct $500-$750. have an alignment shop check the suspension. > >> http://stlouis.craigslist.org/ctd/1591456798.html >> >> Okay - I'll bite. I have never had a diesel and want you guys to tell me >> if >> this would be a good one to own. My current benz is a 1995 E320 and I >> have >> been pretty impressed with the design and performance. What do I need to >> be >> aware of on this car? How about auto tranny? Do they last longer on a >> understressed diesel then on my way to powerflow gasser? >> >> I'm thinking about looking at the car tommorow what should I look for? >> >> Peter >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
