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Originally Posted by LarryBible
Even the cheapest to rebuild MB engines cost thousands to rebuild and that's if you are lucky enough that there are reusable cores. Is it really worth it to take such a risk? For a couple of hundred dollars you can have the radiator fixed or whatever at the local radiator shop. Even if it costs $500, it's cheaper than a fresh engine.
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I'm afraid that sometimes, it is worth it to do the cheap fix. He did say it was a new-to-him 300D with problems. I wouldn't throw a 500$ radiator at an engine that may turn out to have a bad bottom end. The JB Weld, if properly applied, will last more than long enough to decide if the engine is worth keeping.
It makes more sense to do cheap fixes until you have a chance to fully evaluate the situation, and then, if you decide the car/engine is worth it, start making final repairs.
peace,
sam