i need a block for 94 e500!! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

6.9me · #1 08-25-2003, 06:26 PM

anyone can help me with a used block for a 1994 e500? please help as i got drilled in the ass buying a used e500 on ebay!! lol

super SEC · #2 08-25-2003, 07:44 PM

I don't have a used E500 motor but please tell us what happened on Ebay. Maybe your knowledge will help your fellow Mercedes owners to avoid getting screwed.

Bryan Harter · #3 08-25-2003, 07:49 PM

Aren't they the same block. I don't know for sure, but think that at the block level, they may be interchangable.

Is the block bad? Could it be rebuilt by Brabus/RennTech or other reputable shop?

I hope things work out....some people have no sense of fairness.

Best of luck.

6.9me · #4 08-25-2003, 07:52 PM

i have actually purchased 5 vehicles on ebay and have been happy with all of them except for this one and according to the seller he didnt know anything about a crack in the block etc. anyways as long as their feedback is good and they dont have too many negatives you should be fine ..the problem is im in california so any kinda deal i will ever get will be outside the state so if i have peoblems ,unless i dont have a life its usually not woth following legal action!!!

apb · #5 08-26-2003, 11:02 AM

Most states have some type of frauds or lemon laws.
I would place a call to the seller's local motor vehicle department and see if a claim can be made.
Was the seller a used car dealership or just an individual?

-fad · #6 08-26-2003, 11:19 AM

Greetings-

you can PM 'ERASE' from this board....he may be able to point you to the wrecking yard that bought his very low mile '94 E500 (totalled ~1 year ago)

I believe the car was back East (U.S.).

Sorry to hear of the cracked block ...it's the first I've heard of such a malady on an E500.

best regards and let us know what turns out....sometimes those 'as-is'/ 'no representations or warranty' deals are not as great of a bargain as it appears..

-fad

Bryan Harter · #7 08-26-2003, 11:21 AM

Depending on the state, you may be able to break the contract.
I believe Texas has a 72 hour window.

MTI · #8 08-26-2003, 09:39 PM

Is the block on the E500 different from the M119 V-8 block?

6.9me · #9 08-26-2003, 11:03 PM

i dont know i gotta ask my mechanic about that

David Hendy · #10 08-27-2003, 01:02 PM

There is a 500E engine on www.car-parts.com (search for a 1992-1994 Mercedes 500), it is a 1992, but it will fit your car. You could either install the 1992 engine, and sell the good parts from yours.

Or take the block from yours and switch the heads and stuff (I am pretty sure they are interchangeable even with the different block design).

PS I want your cracked block.

6.9me · #11 08-27-2003, 02:05 PM

i checked there is no block ,,not even for an sl 500 ..

David Hendy · #12 08-27-2003, 03:24 PM

That's why I said check for a whole engine, the bits you don't use you can sell separately.

Glen · #13 09-13-2003, 11:35 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33615&item=2432163035

Disclaimer: I have no personal or financial interest in this engine.

6.9me · #14 09-13-2003, 11:52 PM

i just wanted to thank everyone that has helped me in this matter ..im still looking for one as no one is willing to sell just the block and it looks like i might have to just go with a new block instead of a whole used engine that may or may not bring the same problem (and a used engin costs almost as much as a new block)...if anyone can tell me if any other block might fit for sure i would appreciate it

Glen · #15 09-14-2003, 12:03 AM

Any M119 5.0 liter, "500" block should work...500SL, SL500, 500SEL, S500, etc. Late 1993 and later blocks are open-deck, 1990 - early 1993 are closed-deck...but either should bolt-in. [Techs, please correct me if I'm wrong.]