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

[Barry Corno]

David,
    Let me add my .03 cents. My Metric Motors engine went in my "83" 380
at 289K. At 550K I had the heads rebuilt with a 5 Liter cam and solid
lifters put in. The bottom part not even touched. Now at 577K runs great
and uses no oil.

B.C.


 

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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Richard & Nancy
Diefenbach
Sent: Saturday, November 06, 2010 6:10 AM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] So, I need a M117.968 Block and Pistons
-www.mercedesengines.netopinions?

David -
I have enjoyed the discussion regarding your dilemma although I don't
think 
you're enjoying it very much as it all boils down to money.  However,
should 
you decide to go with a re-built from the states I can at least put in a

plug for Metric Motors.  Although an entirely different engine, I bought
a 
re-built for my '64 230 SL a couple of years ago and have been very
pleased 
with it.

Maybe Ernie has the right idea.  Find a big block Chevy engine and put
it 
in.  Who will know the difference except when you go to sell it.

Best of luck.

Dick
Danville, VT




> 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!

>

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> kind regards,

> Dawid



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