[MBZ] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?}
On Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:30:25 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Timing chain in mine broke at 79 kmi. Replaced chain, chain guides, several valves and lifters, head gasket and lots of stuff I don't remember. Milled head. Walt's has crate engine from Mercedes. I suppose that since it was at 79 kmi, Mercedes Benz paid for the repairs. 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] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?}
Your supposition is wrong. MB paid half cost of parts, and they held the price list, so you know how that went, don't you? I paid $2800. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 11:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?} On Sun, 23 Jun 2013 10:30:25 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Timing chain in mine broke at 79 kmi. Replaced chain, chain guides, several valves and lifters, head gasket and lots of stuff I don't remember. Milled head. Walt's has crate engine from Mercedes. I suppose that since it was at 79 kmi, Mercedes Benz paid for the repairs. 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] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?}
WILTON wrote: Your supposition is wrong. MB paid half cost of parts, and they held the price list, so you know how that went, don't you? I paid $2800. And this was one of the admittedly (MBUSA did admit it, right?) defective timing chains from the early 1990s. 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] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?}
MBUSA denied any and everything. 'Claimed poor maintenance, though I had history of all proper maintenance, oil changes, etc., done at stealer's prior to my purchase at 69/70 kmi. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?} WILTON wrote: Your supposition is wrong. MB paid half cost of parts, and they held the price list, so you know how that went, don't you? I paid $2800. And this was one of the admittedly (MBUSA did admit it, right?) defective timing chains from the early 1990s. 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 ___ 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] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?}
You know, I love my 126 SD, I loved my 123 TD, and I wouldn't mind having a 124. But I'm not sure I'd have a new MBZ, even for free. IMO, reputation was (and WAS is the operative word here) Mercedes' strongest asset. One story like this overrides hundreds of positive reports. Major engine failure with less than 200K miles is just unacceptable for a modern car with scheduled maintenance. But I'm sure MBUSA isn't interested in my opinion. Scott -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 12:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?} MBUSA denied any and everything. 'Claimed poor maintenance, though I had history of all proper maintenance, oil changes, etc., done at stealer's prior to my purchase at 69/70 kmi. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rod bender repairs [was: Re: Any TDI folks here?} WILTON wrote: Your supposition is wrong. MB paid half cost of parts, and they held the price list, so you know how that went, don't you? I paid $2800. And this was one of the admittedly (MBUSA did admit it, right?) defective timing chains from the early 1990s. 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 ___ 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
