[W126 Coupe] So, I need a M117.968 Block and Pistons - www.mercedesengines.net opinions?

[Attila]

	I would first find out how much shipping is to S.A.  That
	may determine your course of action.  Local rebuilder +
	parts, may be less than U.S. + shipping.  Ships regularly 
	sail out of Miami.  I'll try to find the cost for you.
	There is one rebuilder here in Florida.  One call should
	tell me if they can build a Euro, and how much.


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From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
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Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 3:33 PM
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Subject: [W126 Coupe] So, I need a M117.968 Block and Pistons -
www.mercedesengines.net opinions?

Hi Guys,

While I am working on local options, I am pre-emptively also having a look
at sourcing a replacement (remanufactured) block and pistons overseas (U.S?)
for my 560SEC engine that developed a cracked block after the head gasket
ruptured.

What are your opinions of http://www.mercedesengines.net ? Any other sources
I should be looking at for a decent price? I am sure that shipping it to
South Africa will be very expensive, but there are usually many options,
depending on whom one contacts, especially if one can get it included as
part of a shipment of somebody who regularly brings in engine parts, so I am
not too worried yet.

Any opinions and suggested would be greatly welcomed. Help me get her up and
running again!