I look forward to reading all of your collective input and
knowledge so that I may garner a more complete knowledge of my current
vehicles. I have lurked on this list for only a few day however, I have read
the archives. Introductions completed I have a few questions to pose to you
the experts. My 350 has a rough idle, and shutters if I run the rpm to 1000 to
1500 then pulled my foot off rapidly. This quickly recovers, but is annoying.
I am not yet sure of what the oil consumption rate is however, the old owner
said " it does use oil between changes". It is my fear that I will be the
victim of the sad 350 story. Not being good at being a victim, I seek your
collective advice as to which is the best way to proceed. My thoughts are to
rebuild the engine. I understand from archived data that the number one rod
tends to bend. There was also an illusory post as to modified rods available.
I further understand, that Mercedes has a higher tensile strength head bolts
and an improved head gasket, both of which I have obtained part numbers for.
Does anyone know about these improved/modified rods. Thank you and hopefully I
may be able to someday answer some questions that some of you may have.

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T.W.
1987 300D 170,000 Mi.
1990 350SDL 105,000 Mi.
1979 450SL 147,000 Mi.
1976 U 1300 Unimog 4400 H
1963 Piper Cherokee 160 1800 H