First thing I would look for is to be sure it has the dual timing chain in place and when was the last time they were changed out.
Now I know the 85 models had the dual setup from the factory but am not sure that all 84 MY 380's had this important improvement. On 4/17/06, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What can you, the good listers, tell me about a non-diesel V8 with > 200K on the clock? > > How much screaming will I do at this model? > > Thanks, > > Ed > > -- > Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil. > > _______________________________________ > 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 > -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K "Stardust" 1985 380SL 145K "Blue Belle" 1996 Sidekick 57K "Kermit"
