[W126 Coupe] Re: Head Gasket Blown

[Markus Meyer]

And another one is...

http://www.noels.com/MERCEDES-BENZ_BY_NOEL'S.htm

Markus




 --- On Wed 03/23, Richard Hesek < Richard_Hesek at raytheon.com > wrote:
From: Richard Hesek [mailto: Richard_Hesek at raytheon.com]
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:00:20 -0500
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Re: Head Gasket Blown

Alex,<br> I just went through this. My engine issue was not head gaskets, however.<br>The reason was really never identified but I didn't see the point in<br>rebuilding an engine with 200k (also) miles on it. In my case, I may never<br>have found the reason my engine failed.<br> Go to: https://www.woodfins.com/index.ASP.<br>  Talk to Robert Davis. He gave me some history on the replacement engine<br>including mileage. Low mileage 5.6 engines are hard to come across. It is<br>important to make sure they know what you want. They will sell you a "long<br>block" unless you specify otherwise.<br>  I got my car back in January and so far so good. It runs better than my<br>original motor.<br>Total was $3300.<br>  One source for rebuilt engines is:<br>http://www.mercedesengines.net/engines.html<br><br>Rick Hesek<br>==============================<br><br>As the engine has already 200K miles on it, should I be looking for a<br>replacement engine instead? My mechanic called around and found one in<br>California with 111K on it. Installed (with new timing chain) it will run<br>me<br>$4,400.<br><br>What is the better option? 200K engine with a head job or take the chance<br>on<br>a 111K replacement engine?<br><br>Your inputs would be appreciated.<br><br><br>Regards,<br>Axel J. Wulff<br><br>The MB Coupes Website!<br>W126 SEC Mailing List<br>Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.<br>

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