[W126 Coupe] My sick baby... opinions

[myhog at surfeu.de]

Well.. finally did rotors and pads all around.. put on the summer tires
and took her out on the autobahn.  Guess I gave her too much of a workout
as now i have this god dang clatter on the left side.

Using a mechanics stethascope it sounds like maybe in the valve train near
# 2 or # 3... without the stethascope it sounds like a main bearing or wrist
pin.   She had a light tick since the day i got her.... but now i am afraid
to drive her and have catastrophic failure.

Looked into rebuild (would be so nice) but an engine from the USA costs
$6000 and I would be stepping up to a 560.  Over here my first estimate
was "drop off car, pick it up in 1 week, everthing that moves or can wear
is replaced only cost $9000.

Gotta run her to Mercedes Mechanic.,  Thought maybe a hydraulic equalizer
is the cause... but they all seemed good when i popped valve cover off lastnight.

Insight or just plain pitty is appreciated.

Kevin
'91 500 SEC Lorinser in German

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