Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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. ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 there about it. ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 acceleration. To me that sounds like motor mounts? Wife's 190D is going through the same thing. Car is white, BTW, with grey interior. Just wish they'd made it in the long wheelbase. I love those. Joe ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 measure the piston heights at TDC to make sure the rods (probably #1) aren't already slightly bent. Mitch. ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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...@pisquared.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII 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 doing? Craig ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 think of motor mounts. Hey Kaleb, would you be interested in selling one of those??? ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 Princess of Wales was known to ride in one (w140) from time to time. This one has 193k miles on the clock, and at first I'm thinking, it's a diesel, so no problem. My w126 has almost 400k on it, this one should be fine? But it's sounding like a problem child? ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 Princess of Wales was known to ride in one (w140) from time to time. This one has 193k miles on the clock, and at first I'm thinking, it's a diesel, so no problem. My w126 has almost 400k on it, this one should be fine? But it's sounding like a problem child? ___ I'd take a 400k mile 126 any day over a 100K pristine 140. They (140s) are probably twice as expensive per mile to maintain as a 126. I'd drive a 420SE or 560SE/SEL before I'd buy a 140. ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 Chevy Sonic for a company car? Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 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 think of motor mounts. Hey Kaleb, would you be interested in selling one of those??? ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 keep one happy. Just hearing one crank up and listening to what sounds like a sewing machine turning over is timeless. But that self-destructible wiring harness is a scary proposition for me to ponder. LarryT '91 300D (and I still love it!!) On 7/15/2013 10:01 AM, Dieselhead wrote: 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 Princess of Wales was known to ride in one (w140) from time to time. This one has 193k miles on the clock, and at first I'm thinking, it's a diesel, so no problem. My w126 has almost 400k on it, this one should be fine? But it's sounding like a problem child? ___ I'd take a 400k mile 126 any day over a 100K pristine 140. They (140s) are probably twice as expensive per mile to maintain as a 126. I'd drive a 420SE or 560SE/SEL before I'd buy a 140. ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 automobile for its time. Timeless design. Awesome ride. Built like a vault. Quiet beyond tranquility. The Princess of Wales was known to ride in one (w140) from time to time. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 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 ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 doing? Craig ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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: 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 doing? Craig ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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 go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Found w140 turbo diesel
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 www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
