but why would he contact me before the sale ended?
the reason i'm still on this thread is because i JUST pulled my engine to replace the sleeves and rings because of blowby. i then saw the ebay listing and thought wow, for a grand more and a 12 hour drive to houston i could have a brand new engine instead of just new rings and sleeves.
I'm just wary of the seller now because of what i'm perceiving to be "shenanigans"(that's still a word isn't it?)
by the way i haven't responded to him yet. wanted peoples opinions before i did.

dale

On the piston prices: there are a few companys that will MAKE a set of pistons for far less than oem.


Diamond pistons here in Clinton Twp. MI does fine work - and can churn out a set for cheap.

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Are you sure you are being contacted by the actual seller of that listing. I've had numerous bogus contacts after unsuccessful bids on expensive items.
Beware!

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84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

Is there any way to tell if my engine has been rebuiilt?

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2002 E430 4matic (212,000km)
2002 ML500 'sport'

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I would look at the joints between the head and block for slobbery sealant. The factory wouldnt have had that, also at the pan gasket for the same stuff. Other than that probably hard to tell without a teardown and look at parts for the mfgr year.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I would look at the joints between the head and block for slobbery sealant. The factory wouldnt have had that, also at the pan gasket for the same stuff. Other than that probably hard to tell without a teardown and look at parts for the mfgr year. Bores could be measured for stock dimensions too, and an experienced machinist could probably look at valves and seats and see if they had been out and worked on.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Oh, ok, so no real way to tell from the outside.

I KNOW someone's been at the IP for timing (cuz there's marks) and I think someone was in my turbo, when I took it apart the compressor housing bolts had loctite on them and it looked fairly fresh (i've owned for 3 and known the car for 5) and I know it's not the PO but maybe the PO's PO

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RIP: 79 450SEL
2002 E430 4matic (212,000km)
2002 ML500 'sport'

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I think loctite can look new for quite some time. Mercedes uses it in lots of different places.

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84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012

The Mercedes locktite is blue iirc.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I believe the color of the Lock-tite has to do with the strength or holding
power.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Ok....good was hoping nobody had taken it apart before me...

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RIP: 80 300SD
RIP: 79 450SEL
2002 E430 4matic (212,000km)
2002 ML500 'sport'

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This guy that just sold the 240 crate engine for $1825.00 on E-bay
now has another one listed. buy now $1825.00.
go to post #24 and click on the link to his new listing.

he only had 3 engines, two installed locally, and sold one on e-bay. now
another suddenly appeared.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works