IIRC, the #14 heads only fail if the engine overheats. If you keep good
coolant in circulation and your water pump doesn't fail, overheating and
head failure really shouldn't be an issue.
Of course, I say this knowing that my car has a #21 head.
On 3/23/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
Best car in the world for highway cruising. (short of a 600 anyhow) Mine
has 400K and runs great. Leather is fine in both of mine. Unless its been
done, it may need the front or rear suspension, or both rebuilt. THe car
is well worth the price of the suspension. All 3 of my 603s have the
"
I agree - best car I own. I looked for two years to find one I could
afford. 290K miles and solid as a rock. The later 124 chassis is my
second choice (or is it the 107? Can't remember). The leather seats do
need a serious going over with Leatherique - maybe some day. They
creak and squeek constant
i want an sdl like no other, but i have a 124 OM602 that does quite nicely
On 3/23/06, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Tom Scordato wrote:
> > Can the group provide some pros and cons on this model.
>
> Bigger than a 123, especially in the back seat. Faster too.
> Early OM603 head cast
IMHO, one of the best cars Benz ever made. All mechanical injection
except idle speed control (read no expensive electronics failure), very
nice ride, rock solid reliability.
My brother's is passing the 200,000 mile mark with no major problems.
Seats may need to be recovered -- the Benz leath
Tom Scordato wrote:
> Can the group provide some pros and cons on this model.
Bigger than a 123, especially in the back seat. Faster too.
Early OM603 head casting plus trap oxidizer equals increased chance of
cracked head. If the car came with a T.O., and it's still there, you get
a new catalyst
I saw one of these while traveling in PA today. Might be for sale. Saw
178K on the odometer. I am a 123 chassis guy. Can the group provide some
pros and cons on this model. please I do not know the exact year but I
think was only from 1986 and 1987.
Regards Tom Scordato
