[W126 Coupe] Valve Job?

[Axel Wulff]

Chris,

Your mechanic is probably right, but, more importantly, with 120k miles on 
the engine you are due for new timing chains and guides.

The $5k price tag is a little excessive though.....

You can get a reconditioned engine for that amount.



Regards,
Axel J. Wulff




>From: Christopher Shurley <cashtexas at yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
>Subject: [W126 Coupe] Valve Job?
>Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 13:17:57 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Hey guys--nice to be back on the list.  I have an 88
>560 SEC with ~120k miles on it.  The mechanic is
>telling me I need a valve job (+ injectors) to the
>tune of $5k.  Does this sound right?
>
>Also, if I do it, will I end up spending more later?
>I am just trying to decide whether to keep the car
>(its been fantastic) or just sell 'er.
>
>After looking over my costs for the last 6 years I
>have owned it, i have spent around $200/mo in
>maintenance.
>
>TIA,
>Christopher
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