There are good Mercedes and bad ones. It really depends on the prior maintenance. One thing is for sure once a car reaches a critical threshold of broken stuff it is junk.
There were a lot of W123 and W126 made, so restoring one is a labor of love most likely not economically beneficial. I do love the W126 and have a three of them. One is on the junk scale of things and would cost more in parts to fix than buying a new one. The other two are my babies and I make an effort to keep the maintenance up such they do not become junk. However economically I would say that I would have been better with other cars, but I place a high value on the ride of the W126. Thus I have a love for the W126 that compares to my love for beer and tits. I would say that unless you have some magical love for the 300D I would buy a newer car and save the head ache. If you do replace engine, then put a turbo one in it. There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. Trampas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 5:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads You'll probably find more helpful posts than this, but I can tell you that I just had the engine replaced in a 240D. Engine cost me 900 and the complete R&R job done by an indy - not me - cost 800 (plus a couple unexpected expenses). The engine I got usually sells for 1100. Was it worth it to us? Yes, but as I discover more potentially broken or breaking things on the car, I begin to question it. I wanted one of these Mercedes diesels and then I became convinced by reading this list (and got the general impression that these cars are about as wonderful as tits and beer) but I'm getting the general impression lately, when I complain about it becoming a money pit, that there is nothing magic about these cars, they wear out and break too, it's just that if properly cared for, the diesel engines can last quite a long time. Wish you the best with your quest. Brian 83 240D On 3/8/06, Tom Scordato <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A few questions for the group please > > 1. Can a 1977 123 chassis take/accept an 617.9xx non turbo engine with > out > major modifications from the years 1978-1980 to last non turbo year? > > 2. What are the estimated hours to pull out existing 617.9xx engine, > remove > things such as alternators, refer compressors, ect. and then put a used > motor into the car al the while attaching the ancillary stuff I just said > and install the new engine. These would be the hours by a professional > mechanic. > > 3. I assume, new tranny hoses, new lube oil hoses ect. while I am at it. > > 4. If you could share any experience you have. Is there a link for doing > this job? > > I have located some used engines that have been compression tested and are > in the 100K miles to 150K mile ranges, some which have been sitting for > some > time. > > I am at a cross roads on the path of deciding if the car is worth it. I > do > not have the "scope of supply" to do the job myself where I am located in > life right now. > > Thanks in advance Tom Scordato > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
