[MBZ] 140 Diesels

I do have the ORIGINAL clock in my W140 tho’, works great. Oh yes, the fuel cap is the original too. :-) Walt Lasher W140 S350 Seattle

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do anything but change oil -- even the brakes will often last 100,000 miles if driven gently! The brakes on my Camaro went a lot longer than that. I tend to be pretty easy on brakes and clutches, though. The _tires_, on the other hand... -- Jim

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The rod problem was a major oops, but the real difficulty with them is failing electronics. The early W140s have spectacular build quality The rod problem was a classic engineering screwup, I doubt bean counters had anything to do with it. The electronics problem is that while the complexity

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PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 Diesels The rod problem was a major oops, but the real difficulty with them is failing electronics. The early W140s have spectacular build quality The rod problem was a classic

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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All explanations in this thread add some truth to the situation as far as causes - but at this point, are the W140 Diesels much more than expensive paper weights? After all, unless someone has spent the $10k (?? - just guessing) to properly repair the engine, it's a

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I totally agree. On my 140 just about EVERYTHING has been replaced from Engine (Factory Replacement) to the CD player (Dealer replacement). BUT, after all that being said…….W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L road car plus 30 MPG. Walt Lasher W140 1992 S350 Seattle

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] 140 Diesels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All explanations in this thread add some truth to the situation as far as causes - but at this point, are the W140 Diesels much more than expensive paper weights? After all, unless someone has spent the $10k (?? - just guessing) to properly repair

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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch wrote:factory replacement engine isn't a time bomb Hi Mitch: Of course not. I was referring to those W140 diesel engines that may not have had a problem surface yet or perhaps hasn't been diagnosed yet. I assume there's some low mileage W140 Diesels that

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Does MB still replace original W140 engines under warranty? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

[MBZ] 140 Diesels

I keep finding very nice 140 diesels for sale in very nice shape. Why do these cars have to have so many problems. I would love to have one, but I don't want to put a new engine in. Why Daimler, did you do this to to us? Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 126K

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marketers and bean counters At 03:29 PM 4/18/2006, you wrote: I keep finding very nice 140 diesels for sale in very nice shape. Why do these cars have to have so many problems. I would love to have one, but I don't want to put a new engine in. Why Daimler, did you do this to to us? Donald

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://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 4:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] 140 Diesels I keep

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MB has taken quite a hit on sales due to cars like the 140 -- later models are often worse. The rod problem was a major oops, but the real difficulty with them is failing electronics. The early W140s have spectacular build quality and superb materials, but the second time the climate control