I've got/had all three. I think the 103 is better in a 124
body. The SDL is the world's most wonderful car. The 123 with a OM
616/617 is very reliable and inexpensive to operate. I'd RUN FAST
away from a recently welded head. Unless you have a good head and
don't mind changing it.
At 12:
OK Don wrote:
> Having owned both 617 and 603 cars, I far prefer the 603. It's a much
> nicer engine - smoother and quieter. By at least one estimate, must
> of the heads that are going to crack, have already. Mine has over
> 300,000 miles, original #14 head, is still strong, and no cracks (yet)
>
Having owned both 617 and 603 cars, I far prefer the 603. It's a much
nicer engine - smoother and quieter. By at least one estimate, must
of the heads that are going to crack, have already. Mine has over
300,000 miles, original #14 head, is still strong, and no cracks (yet)
(knocking on wood as I
> Nice but breathless, lousy milage from too small an engine.
>
> The SDL is a better buy IF it has a new head. I've never heard of
> anyone successfully welding those up.
>
> New head will be good for about 300,000 more miles.
>
> Peter
I had a 300sd and 300e and side by side and in daily drivin
Ed.
Valve guides are replaced with the head off. It is theoretically possible to
pull the guides with out removing the head but most likely the valve seats will
be worn and would no longer be concentric with the valves and guides. The
guides are driven in and usually have to be reamed.
Replacing
anybody want to give me a quick walk though of changing valve guides and
also the stem seals?? I'm sure mine are about due wiht 340,000 on them.
:-) Have an idea about the stem seals, but would like to hear all tips?
Never did valve guides and not even sure it's a do it your self job?
Willing to
Hi, All, David & Allan.
The 260E ( 198Kmi.) M103.960, that was given to me with 5 cyl. is now running
smooth and quiet on all six and burns no oil (M1 15W50)
Problem was #6 cyl. had a burnt exh valve. Also found that both sets of guides
were very worn, all exh. valves had a groove around the seal
Nice but breathless, lousy milage from too small an engine.
The SDL is a better buy IF it has a new head. I've never heard of
anyone successfully welding those up.
New head will be good for about 300,000 more miles.
Peter
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David Bruckmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> So what's the deal? Is the M103 a good machine (as good as the
> venerable M110), or am I just as well with an OM603.961?
I've heard it is. Valve stem seals may be an issue. I don't have any
firsthand experience though.
> PS: For torture, look at pi
Gang,
Recently transferred from Toronto to the SF Bay area for a couple of years. I'm
trying to control myself as I look at all the car candy on craigslist and in
local dealer lots.
Although I am an MB diesel nutter, I have been tempted by the straight-6
300SE/L W126 machines. They seem to be
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