Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
Jim Cathey wrote: Now uses about 1qt/1.5K miles Like Wilton, I'm gonna keep driving it and enjoying it as long as I can. Sadly, unlike his yours sounds like it's on its way out. Don't know about thatI estimate 1/2 of that is due to a leaking front seal and valve cover gasket...for starters. I leave small puddles wherever I go. vbg It smokes very little too. And I'm not going to obsess about it, either. It's paid for many years ago and the economics of spending twice what the vehicle is worth to fix this problem does not make good economic sense, so I'm just going to keep driving it and enjoying it as long as I can Anyone, What's the failure mechanism of this rod bender? Does the engine self distruct? Just burn more oil? Throw a rod? Does anybody know? I've spoken to Dr. Booth several times, and I know he said (and others have repeaded), it will eventually fail, but then, most of our beloved diesel engies will eventually fail too. If anyone knows, I'd love to hear. flame suit on Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (845)894-4296 (tie 533); fax: 892-6235 (tie 532); 2070 Rt. 52; Hopewell Junction, N.Y. 12533 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
What's the failure mechanism of this rod bender? Mind you I don't have one (though I nearly did get one of the 140's for $10k a few years ago that had a factory replacement engine), so this hearsay, but IIRC the only real symptom is that oil consumption goes up. Inexorably. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
Now uses about 1qt/1.5K miles Like Wilton, I'm gonna keep driving it and enjoying it as long as I can. Sadly, unlike his yours sounds like it's on its way out. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
Personally, I'd sell it and buy something with an OM602 engine. If the engine goes while you own it, you'll lose your investment as the car will become almost worthless. There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine replaced with an updated one. Sincerely, Tyler William H Backman 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On Sep 18, 2008, at 10:32 AM, Nick Gilles wrote: Hi all, OK, so I started making biodiesel about a year ago. It's running very well in my tractors and skid loaders. I get the bright idea to look for diesel cars as I already have a gas pickup (that's paid for). I started with the VW's , wanted a little bigger vehicle. A friend suggested looking into Mercedes diesels. I set my Ebay search to watch for MB diesel cars. I find a S350, very reasonable price, very nice condition. I win the bid, get it home and then find out I bought a rod bender! I'm trying to decide to sell it again or keep it and give it a shot. It runs great, doesn't seem to be consuming hardly any oil. Body interior in great shape. I've done quite a bit more research and I've been getting about 10-1, horror stories to good stories with the S350's. I'd sure like to hear from others, good or bad. Keep it or sell it while I can! Thanks Nick in Wi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
Tyler Backman wrote: There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine replaced with an updated one. Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the car. If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tyler Backman wrote: There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine replaced with an updated one. Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the car. If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it. Hire OK Don to rebuild it... he is the 603 bottom-end master. ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
he is? Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tyler Backman wrote: There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine replaced with an updated one. Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the car. If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it. Hire OK Don to rebuild it... he is the 603 bottom-end master. ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.6.21/1678 - Release Date: 9/18/2008 9:01 AM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
Ummm - that was only the oil pan --- On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 6:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: he is? Hire OK Don to rebuild it... he is the 603 bottom-end master. ;) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
192 kmi on my 91 350SDL; same engine as S350. 'Gonna keep driving it and enjoying it as long as I can. Wilton - Original Message - From: Nick Gilles [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:32 PM Subject: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan Hi all, OK, so I started making biodiesel about a year ago. It's running very well in my tractors and skid loaders. I get the bright idea to look for diesel cars as I already have a gas pickup (that's paid for). I started with the VW's , wanted a little bigger vehicle. A friend suggested looking into Mercedes diesels. I set my Ebay search to watch for MB diesel cars. I find a S350, very reasonable price, very nice condition. I win the bid, get it home and then find out I bought a rod bender! I'm trying to decide to sell it again or keep it and give it a shot. It runs great, doesn't seem to be consuming hardly any oil. Body interior in great shape. I've done quite a bit more research and I've been getting about 10-1, horror stories to good stories with the S350's. I'd sure like to hear from others, good or bad. Keep it or sell it while I can! Thanks Nick in Wi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
Maybe I should remember that? Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tyler Backman wrote: There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine replaced with an updated one. Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the car. If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it. Hire OK Don to rebuild it... he is the 603 bottom-end master. ;) Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
So, that's all that's needed? New rods, bearings and gaskets? No machining? No pistons? Main brgs? I recall hearing about wiring harness problems and other problems - but I thought the engine fix was more complicated than that - Thx -- Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net Carb Jet Settings: http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan Tyler Backman wrote: There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine replaced with an updated one. Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the car. If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
What setup are you using to make your biodiesel, and out of what? On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 10:02 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, that's all that's needed? New rods, bearings and gaskets? No machining? No pistons? Main brgs? I recall hearing about wiring harness problems and other problems - but I thought the engine fix was more complicated than that - Thx -- Take Care, Larry T http://youroil.net Carb Jet Settings: http://members.rennlist.org/oil/ - Oil Testing http://members.rennlist.org/webercarbs/ - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan Tyler Backman wrote: There is a chance that one of the previous owners had your engine replaced with an updated one. Ya, first thing I'd do is go to a dealer and ask for the service log on the car. If no engine replacement is listed, the rods are only like $200 each, and a gasket set is another $200. So it's up to you whether you want to cross your fingers and drive, throw in a set of rods for insurance, or sell it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] S350 diesel sedan
So, that's all that's needed? New rods, bearings and gaskets? No machining? No pistons? Main brgs? Sure. IF the rods haven't bent yet and started ovaling the block. Big if. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
