Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Ebay no reserve. Have it detailed and have some nice photos taken. On Mon, May 17, 2021, 12:42 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I agree with Jaime. No need to get all crazy about a car that has already > lasted the equivalent of 3 normal lifetimes. > > To

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I agree with Jaime. No need to get all crazy about a car that has already lasted the equivalent of 3 normal lifetimes. To demonstrate superior engine health, should the oil cap be dancing a tango, polka, or slow waltz? On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 3:13 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I think you're overthinking this. The car isn't a top dollar car. Take a cold start video, and maybe one of those silly videos of the oil cap dancing and just sell it. Jaime On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 3:06 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Another engine health test:

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Another engine health test: used oil analysis.  Make sure you find a lab that tells you the soot load number. You could also post a video of a 0 to 100 KPH run to show the engine power. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 17, 2021 12:06:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > I'm moving toward a

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
LOL That's a great idea. He will probably have invented something way more sophisticated using leftover farm equipment. On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 2:46 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Drive your car to Gaël’s farm in Potomac and have him do it for you in >

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Drive your car to Gaël’s farm in Potomac and have him do it for you in exchange for some tomatoes! Sent from my iPhone > On May 17, 2021, at 1:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > HF sell them for not much. Then resell it to some guy on FB > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
HF sell them for not much. Then resell it to some guy on FB --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 17, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > That would work if I had a fleet of diesels that I wanted to sell. > >> On Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < >>

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That would work if I had a fleet of diesels that I wanted to sell. On Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Buy yourself a compression test gauge and have at it. > There must be step by step instructions around so you won't make any > mistakes. >

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Buy yourself a compression test gauge and have at it. There must be step by step instructions around so you won't make any mistakes. Randy On 17/05/2021 11:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Compression test is very co$tly I am told. White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
There's a leak-down test and a regular compression test. The leak-down test will tell you more about the condition of the valves and rings while the compression test just gives you an overall evaluation per cylinder. IDK if a leak-down test is "very" costly compared to a compression test. By the

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Compression test is very co$tly I am told. White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof rack, OEM third seat On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:26 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Compression test is the best. > > What colors is the wagon? I might be able to

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Compression test is the best. What colors is the wagon? I might be able to connect you with some guys in my area who are looking. Jaime On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Compression test on all 8 sillanders --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 17, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD turbodiesel > station wagon. > > Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has

[MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD turbodiesel station wagon. Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean leather interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC, cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.) The engine is a