[W126 Coupe] Re: Head Gasket Blown

[Axel Wulff]

Rick,

Thanks for the input. I'll be mulling over it this weekend.

The most difficult thing is of course to explain to my better half why it is 
better to spend money on the old SEC, rather than to go out and buy a new 
car.



Regards,
Axel J. Wulff




>From: Richard Hesek <Richard_Hesek at raytheon.com>
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
>Subject: [W126 Coupe] Re: Head Gasket Blown
>Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:00:20 -0500
>
>Alex,
>  I just went through this. My engine issue was not head gaskets, however.
>The reason was really never identified but I didn't see the point in
>rebuilding an engine with 200k (also) miles on it. In my case, I may never
>have found the reason my engine failed.
>  Go to: https://www.woodfins.com/index.ASP.
>   Talk to Robert Davis. He gave me some history on the replacement engine
>including mileage. Low mileage 5.6 engines are hard to come across. It is
>important to make sure they know what you want. They will sell you a "long
>block" unless you specify otherwise.
>   I got my car back in January and so far so good. It runs better than my
>original motor.
>Total was $3300.
>   One source for rebuilt engines is:
>http://www.mercedesengines.net/engines.html
>
>Rick Hesek
>==============================
>
>As the engine has already 200K miles on it, should I be looking for a
>replacement engine instead? My mechanic called around and found one in
>California with 111K on it. Installed (with new timing chain) it will run
>me
>$4,400.
>
>What is the better option? 200K engine with a head job or take the chance
>on
>a 111K replacement engine?
>
>Your inputs would be appreciated.
>
>
>Regards,
>Axel J. Wulff
>
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