I've heard a lot about this engine not being too good--nick named the rod bender--mercedes didnt produce it but one or maybe two years--heres my delima:::i have had mine for about 6-8 months now---no problems at all--then a deer and i collide---insurance co wants to total the car for a "reasonable amount"--but i CAN have it repaired if i desire too.[frame not bent]

car now has about 144,000 miles on it--only added 1 quart of oil during this period.

any advice would be appreciated--need info asap so that i can tell insurance co which way to go.

many thanks for any and all advice .

barnes


Smilie

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mercedes 220s--sold
mercedes 300d--sold
mercedes300dturbo--sold
mercedes 350sd turbo [will outlast me]
jaguar xk140mc hardtop
mgb [several of them]
mga
mg-td with right hand drive[my 1st car]

What year is it?

I take it you mean 1 qt between changes...

Since you have 144k on the clock I woud surmise that yours is one of the good ones. I THINK I have one of the good ones also. Uses only 0-0.5 qts between changes...

Get it fixed, go for it...

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71 220D 169K wrecked
83 240D 118K sweet 4 speed
91 350SDL (one of the 60% good engines) 156K
84 300d (loaner to my sister) 189K
79 300SD (partswagen)
86 420SEL partswagen
70 220d (partswagen)
68 280s GASSER!!! under construction now
85 300sd 310K miles winter beater car retired
93 300d 2.5 turbo 168K wife's car
83 280SL euro 5 speed 155K
69 250S newest project 54K

thanks guys--having the car repaired--too good to "junk"--hard to find a good car anymore--will keep all informed as to my experience with this engine.

have a good new year to ALL!!

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mercedes 220s--sold
mercedes 300d--sold
mercedes300dturbo--sold
mercedes 350sd turbo [will outlast me]
jaguar xk140mc hardtop
mgb [several of them]
mga
mg-td with right hand drive[my 1st car]