Just test drove an 89 190e 2.6 with 192k....(192k!! should I even bother?)...

Actually, it drove pretty well and is one of the better looking units I have seen for its mileage. THe body seems in pretty good shape and no real obvious rust spots - not even at the jack stands. At least from what i can see thru a bit of snow around the body.

Interior's got the usual air registers that don't operate well. Seems to be very common with these models. Must be all the plastic stuff that break. The heat worked surprisingly well. Per Carfax, its a one owner but can't rely too much on that.

Anyways, I always like to open the engine oil fill cap and look underneath it. To my dismay, I see a decent film of cream. Unless its just a fluke, this can be a sign of big trouble. The dipstick had no tell-tale signs but dipsticks aren't the best place to look. Usually, white smoke in the exhaust but since its 10F outside, every exhaust is white....lol.

Have any of you 190 owners ever worked on changing head gaskets? If so, any advise? Difficulty level? Etc.....Will it ever be the same after opening it up?

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