Re: [MBZ] 380sel opinions
Make sure its been changed over to the double row chain Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: My brother is looking at an 82 380sel with approx 200K with timing chain replaced by independent MB shop. In general, what are pros and cons/big worries on that engine? TIA Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess 1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 380sel opinions
Thanks Kaleb-he is going to check on it today. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 10:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 380sel opinions Make sure its been changed over to the double row chain Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: My brother is looking at an 82 380sel with approx 200K with timing chain replaced by independent MB shop. In general, what are pros and cons/big worries on that engine? TIA Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess 1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 380sel opinions
My brother is looking at an 82 380sel with approx 200K with timing chain replaced by independent MB shop. In general, what are pros and cons/big worries on that engine? TIA Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess 1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess Wickford, RI
Re: [MBZ] 380sel opinions
Great car as long as the timing chain was updated to the 2-row type. If not then plan for replacement avery 100,000 miles. Original Message From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11/13/06 10:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 380sel opinions -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= My brother is looking at an 82 380sel with approx 200K with timing chain replaced by independent MB shop. In general, what are pros and cons/big worries on that engine? TIA Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess 1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
