Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-16 Thread Joe Sasser
On Jul 15, 2013, at 7:12 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: Joe wrote: ...Plus that the engine shakes Is the seller's name Ludmila Grobtken? mao No, it's Jimmie. Also verified that it is an S350. Not much info out there about it. ___

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Car shake at start? --R On 7/16/13 8:27 AM, Joe Sasser wrote: On Jul 15, 2013, at 7:12 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: Joe wrote: ...Plus that the engine shakes Is the seller's name Ludmila Grobtken? mao No, it's Jimmie. Also verified that it is an S350. Not much info out

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-16 Thread Joe Sasser
On Jul 16, 2013, at 9:15 AM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel Message-ID: 51e54ab4.9010...@constructivity.net Car shake at start? --R That's what he says, and that it smooths out upon

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-16 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 9:29 AM -0400 7/16/13, Rich Thomas wrote: Car shake at start? SEND TITLE -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have 3 or 4 of them right now. Make sure the engine has been replaced, or if not and its not burning oil yet, yank it out replace the rods and head gasket. I think the head gasket is the only thing you need to replace for prophylaxis, but it wouldn't hurt to

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Curt Raymond
I had exactly the same thought having read Kalebs message. -Curt Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:24:21 -0600 From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel Message-ID: 20130714212421.c0ca3efc487f41d25c829

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Joe Sasser
I have 3 or 4 of them right now. Make sure the engine has been replaced, or if not and its not burning oil yet, yank it out replace the rods and head gasket. I'll have to ask, they do say diesel pump seals (?) are leaking, and it's losing power. Plus that the engine shakes. That makes me

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Joe Sasser
Cons: An engine that will self destruct with bent rods, a wiring harness that will self destruct with heat and time, many complex computerized systems... Pros: A state of the art automobile for its time. Timeless design. Awesome ride. Built like a vault. Quiet beyond tranquility.

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Dieselhead
Cons: An engine that will self destruct with bent rods, a wiring harness that will self destruct with heat and time, many complex computerized systems... Pros: A state of the art automobile for its time. Timeless design. Awesome ride. Built like a vault. Quiet beyond tranquility. The

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No I switched to driving my car and getting paid mileage Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2013, at 11:14 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Jul 14, 2013, at 10:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I have not been driving it lately, Heck, don't you have a

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It makes me think #1 has low compression due to bent rod and worn out cylinder Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15, 2013, at 8:46 AM, Joe Sasser joesas...@mac.com wrote: I have 3 or 4 of them right now. Make sure the engine has been replaced, or if not and its not burning oil yet, yank it out

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Mountain Man
Joe wrote: ...Plus that the engine shakes Is the seller's name Ludmila Grobtken? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread Larry T
You wrote: Built like a vault. Quiet beyond tranquility. IIRC, I believe double paned glass was standard... My W124 is the best car we've ever owned but I still look at every W140 that comes my way. Every once in a while, I'll see a 600SEL and wonder what kind of budget it would take to

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-15 Thread dseretakis
A good reason to avoid! Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15, 2013, at 6:03 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Joe wrote: ...Plus that the engine shakes Is the seller's name Ludmila Grobtken? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

[MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-14 Thread Joe Sasser
Well, as it says, I found a w140 turbo diesel today, and it's looking pretty good. I kinda remember these being not so common, so I'm wondering what the pros/cons would be? Kaleb, didn't you have one of these before? Thanks for all ya'lls help with all this. Joe

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-14 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jul 14, 2013, at 8:39 PM, Joe Sasser joesas...@mac.com wrote: I'm wondering what the pros/cons would be? Cons: An engine that will self destruct with bent rods, a wiring harness that will self destruct with heat and time, many complex computerized systems... Pros: A state of the art

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have 3 or 4 of them right now. Make sure the engine has been replaced, or if not and its not burning oil yet, yank it out replace the rods and head gasket. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2013, at 8:39 PM, Joe Sasser joesas...@mac.com wrote: Well, as it says, I found a w140 turbo diesel

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-14 Thread Craig
On Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:56:56 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I have 3 or 4 of them right now. Make sure the engine has been replaced, or if not and its not burning oil yet, yank it out replace the rods and head gasket. BTW, how is the one on which you replaced only one rod

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It's doing just fine. It still uses some oil because #1 was already showing wear, but not as much as it was before. I have not been driving it lately, I need to do a full Martha poos treatment to it though Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2013, at 10:24 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel

2013-07-14 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jul 14, 2013, at 10:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I have not been driving it lately, Heck, don't you have a Chevy Sonic for a company car? Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to