Thread: Mechanic says engine is "Locked Up" GL350 Blutec with 55k miles
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Old 06-20-2020, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by oldsinner111 View Post
if it's paid for I refit, with a better diesel engine
It's paid off, so I could entertain something along those lines. I imagine there's something on this forum, so I'll check there so as not to derail this thread with questions.

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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
Those engines are more trouble than they're worth.
Definitely seems that way.

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Originally Posted by jcyuhn View Post
Spend some time reading over at mbworld.com. Quite a few stories of OM642 lockups due to oil sludging. It’s almost always in the GL and ML, rarely E class or Sprinter. I don’t know if the cause is really understood. Here’s a place to start: https://mbworld.org/forums/diesel-forum/585587-another-2010-ml350-bluetec-engine-seized.html. Make a pot of coffee, it’s a long read.
I stumbled upon this yesterday, but haven't gotten very far into it yet. Thanks for sending.
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