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07-03-2006, 09:12 PM
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U-Pull-It Visit Today... Possible Paydirt
A black S-class with the 5-zylinder turboDiesel is the latest German addition to the local U-Pull-It; the engine seems almost complete; looks like someone got the front exhaust manifold. I am thinking it might be worth $175 plus my labor; opinions? What does this engine weigh, as one is pulling it in the 'yard?
Are the bundt wheels worth anything? I can get them for about $15 each. I checked out the car a little; some observatioins, compared to my W126: This car has MB-Tex and it looks pretty good, even in the 'yard; I think it holds up better than leather. This car seems simpler, less complex, under the hood: no double firewall, etc; looks easier to work on. Other semi-interesting new arrivals: a 5-cylinder Audi (old one); a real SAAB 4-door (non-turbo). Dang I love junk. 
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07-03-2006, 09:18 PM
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175$ for the engine.. id pull it. its gotta have something on it thats worth the time and effort.. plus if its in good running condition 175$ is a good deal id make it into a genset and go off the grid
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07-03-2006, 09:25 PM
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Sorry to leave off vital details; it's a 1980 S-Class; did not get the trunklid moniker
The car is fairly nice and straight under the hood; I think maybe barring it around and looking at the side of the block (!) might reveal any gross engine wreck. The engine oil is drained, so no cranking with the starter I guess.
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07-03-2006, 11:45 PM
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Make sure the engine is good. Turn it with a socket a few times and pull the valvecover to check the chain/valves,camshaft.
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07-03-2006, 11:52 PM
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Randy, Do you know which state.... perhaps even which city you are located in ?
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07-04-2006, 02:47 PM
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it wont hurt to crank it with the starter. just dont let it run for long. it wont hurt even to let it start up for a turn or two. i wouldnt think.
i would even consider dumping in a couple quarts of oil. i wouldnt bother pulling it unless it was a good motor myself. so i would be very interested in hearing if it will fire off. tom w
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