[W126 Coupe] OFF TOPIC - 126 CHASSIS DIESELS 300SD VS 350SD

[Paul Samarin]

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On Sep 2, 2005, at 9:35 PM, jralex at ix.netcom.com wrote:

> I have no experience with the diesel motors but had interest at one 
> time and initially thought the 350SEL turbodiesel would be just the 
> ticket. Over time I too have heard to stay away from it but just 
> cannot remember exactly why. There was a serious design weakness maybe 
> not enough cylinder wall thickness or block strength. The only minor 
> problem with the 3.0 liter is the trap oxydizer and turbo 
> adjustments.These problems have been addressed by Stu Ritter who had a 
> Denver shop for years and he now writes for Star Mag. I'm thinking 
> there is an e-mail group called Easley-Ritter for more info. Satish 
> knows Stu and could further direct you. Jim Alexander
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RICHARD JAFFE
> Sent: Sep 2, 2005 11:15 PM
> To: MBCOUPES at MBCOUPES.COM
>  Subject: [W126 Coupe] OFF TOPIC - 126 CHASSIS DIESELS 300SD VS 350SD
>
>
> I'm thinking about getting a diesel as a daily driver. The issue is 
> whether to stick with the 3 ltr 5 cyl turbodiesel (these seem to be 
> pretty bullet proof) or go with the 3.5 ltr 6 cyl turbodiesel (1991 
> model year). One website mentioned numerous problems with the 3.5 ltr 
> motor that MB did not acknowledge. Anyone have any experience with 
> either of these vehicles?
>  
> Rich Jaffe
>
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