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07-02-2002, 10:12 PM
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thinkin' about buying
I'm thinkin' about buying a 1981 380sl. It has 81,000 miles. The body looks great and the sole owner has told me that he had the short block replaced about 10,000 miles ago. Other than the usual (evidence of rust, engine not running, etc.) what should I look out for? Does this seem unusual that it had the short block replaced at only 71,000 miles? What does he mean by "short block"? I'm not engine mechanic savvy.
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07-02-2002, 11:54 PM
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Maybe he meant a replacement engine?
Just make sure whatever 3.8L M117 in there has the double-row timing chain (M117 right? - sorry if it's not correct.. :p )
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07-06-2002, 09:11 AM
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A shortblock would be just the block with the innards complete. Like pistons, connecting rods, crank, oil pump, timing chain. It usually doesn't include fuel injection, electrical parts, starter, water pump, heads.
I would definitely ask why a shortblock was installed with such low mileage. sbr '79 450SL 77,000 miles
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07-22-2002, 02:09 PM
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Replacing the short block may have been in response to having the single row timing chain self destruct. Mine went before I bought it, and the previous owner had the engine repaired at a cost of almost $6000! (How much do these engines cost anyway?)
 Just a thought! 1984 300SL (Travis) 1984 300SD (Trent, his big brother) 
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