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Old 04-19-2005, 11:35 AM
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Car for sale

240 240 200 220. Looks like the first guy, who didn't even test it, was right. Now, I'm back where I started. Is it worth it to put in a new engine?
Anyone want to buy a pretty little Red Mercedes?

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Old 04-19-2005, 11:55 AM
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Maybe it is good news

This the diagnosis we all dread feared was true. As much as my mechanic (mentioned in the opening post) can be difficult, he is a capacity when it comes to servicing our old horses.
Now that the news is said, Janet, if I were you, I'd start 'shopping' for a replacement block, since most of the parts in your car are in excellent condition. With a little reading, we should arrive at a reasonably priced enging and with the forum on your side, you should have it up and running at a manageable cost. Let us know what you find.
If any group reader has an engine or a comment where to get one, please post
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Old 04-19-2005, 12:41 PM
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rebuilt engine

I found a rebuilt engine for 1000.00 back in December in Sun Valley, I believe. I can't find the info again. Does anyone know of such a place, or any place in Southern California. I can pick up the engine with my truck.
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Old 04-19-2005, 01:25 PM
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Sources

These are the sourwes I use, but they may be overpriced, check anyway:

Apollo
10901 Sherman Way
Sun Valley CA 91352
(818) 765-1300
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Old 05-24-2005, 11:36 PM
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End of thread

So, the little red car went on to another home. To follow the story go here?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopfor...d.php3?t=123616
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Old 05-25-2005, 12:00 AM
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So, the little red car went on to another home. To follow the story go here?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopfor...d.php3?t=123616

Linky no worky.
As someone who has also gotten nowhere with their MB, I have followed your posts the whole way through. Are you going to get another one?
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Old 05-25-2005, 12:34 AM
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Here is the link to the most current thread and car status.

The Scoop - Janet's 1979 240D
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Old 01-02-2008, 04:53 PM
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it takes you 20 seconds in cold weather? How cold? The coldest it's gotten here is 30 degrees or so and my 300D barely cranked for a second then fired up.

Today the wind chill was -3 F.

After 30 seconds of glow and no use of the block heater, the car started on the first try after about 20 seconds.

It would be easier on the system to use the block heater and once the new power cord for the block heater arrives, it will be used before starting.

BTW synthetic oil 5W50 doesn't hurt either, that's next on the list.
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Old 01-02-2008, 05:43 PM
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strelnik,

Wind chill does not necessarily make a car harder to start. No matter how low the wind chill goes, the engine never goes below ambient temperature.. I just gets there faster.

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