Re: [MBZ] rebuild vs. engine swap??

2007-03-29 Thread Steve MacSween
Actually, it isn't quite that simple anyway, the fly down and drive back part. To bring it into Canada, you have to clear U.S. Customs on exit and they require the original title and two copies be placed on file with them 72 hours before you cross. Then you have the issues of whose registration

Re: [MBZ] rebuild vs. engine swap??

2007-03-28 Thread E M
Thanks Steve, I'll stop by the dealer tomorrow and have a chat. I have read the a/c on these cars can be a problem, so want to make sure it's just a hose or something, and not a $$ bigger part. I probably take it either way, but adjust the price accordingly. I believe it was always dealer

Re: [MBZ] rebuild vs. engine swap??

2007-03-28 Thread E M
Truth is, I'm a little lazy. That's one reason I may seem not too put off it the price is a little higher than what some think it's worth for such high mileage. (maybe I'm the sucker born every minute. hee hee). But time is worth something. So I fly down somewhere, take a few days driving