FS 300SDL Roswell, GA engine runs needs crank - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Big J · #1 04-19-2007, 03:30 PM

This car was purchased and sat in my driveway the majority of the 8mo I've owned it. It had an oil leak that I thought was the front main seal. I was right just didn't know really why it was leaking. The bolt for the harmonic balancer came loose and ate up the front of the crank. With a new crank, the car is good to go, trouble is, I don't have the $$ for this. So the car has to go.

The engine runs. The car has after market wheels, body is in great shape, the interior is in good shape. I'm trying to get pics from the person I bought it from(car is sitting at the mechanic's shop).

I would like $1800, the wheels are worth at least $500. Make me an offer.

Correction: I spoke to the PO and he said the tires and wheels cost $1000 from Tire Rack.
The reclining back seat works, sunroof, all windows someone please step up to the plate!

Joseph
678.570.8051
dunstonj@bellsouth.net

Link to pics

Big J · #2 04-19-2007, 03:46 PM

Repairs and modifications (8/2005 – Present)
** This list is from the PO, I do have some records **

Appearance and comfort:

• OEM European-spec headlights w/ “city lights”
• Clear side markers
• COVERLAY dash cover (blue)
• Rear seat recline
• Driver seat frame (bottom)

Engine and drive train systems replaced or repaired:

• Timing chain and rails
• Oil cooler lines
• Vacuum pump
• Vacuum lines + “pig”
• Trap oxidizer system removed/replaced with 1986-spec exhaust manifold
• Turbo charger re-manufactured
• Front crankshaft seal
• Power steering pump
• Transmission service

Suspension and brakes:

• ATE PowerDisc front rotors; OEM rear rotors
• Mintex brake pads front/rear
• Brake master cylinder
• Bilstein Sport HD shocks front/rear
• AT-Italia “8-hole” 16 X 7.5 wheels
• Bridgestone Potenza 225/55HR-16 tires
• Wheel bearings

Cooling system:

• Radiator (new)
• Radiator hoses
• Water pump
• Engine temperature control

Big J · #3 04-25-2007, 09:26 AM

The junk man will give me $500 for the car. The wheels are worth that. Someone make me an offer. You can part it out and make your money back and then some. I don't have a place to store it or I would part it out.

Friday I call the junk man and tell him to come get it.

Mr.Kenny · #4 04-25-2007, 10:03 AM

Is the car drivable? Does it leak much oil?
Is the crank so chewed up that the bolt can't be tightened as a temporary fix whilst the new owner drives it to Missouri?

What color?

Big J · #5 04-25-2007, 02:00 PM

I'm going to try to get pics today.

Waiting on a call back from the mechanic, I do not believe the car is drivable. Though the motor will run, w/o the belt to drive the water pump and such it won't move far. So 900 mile trip is out of the question.

I can be contacted directly at 678.570.8051 or dunstonj@bellsouth.net

Big J · #6 04-25-2007, 10:17 PM

Bump!

cscmc1 · #7 04-26-2007, 09:10 AM

Dman... nice car! Wish I were nearer to you.

Big J · #8 04-26-2007, 12:40 PM

bump

babymog · #9 04-26-2007, 11:00 PM

Hope it finds a new owner, wish I were closer.

bump-de-bump-bump

Big J · #10 04-28-2007, 08:01 AM

The mechanic gave me another week. He suggested I put the car on ebay. So anyone here wants it has another week. There's one person here that has shown interest and I am waiting to hear from him. If he does not want it, she's ebay bound.

twr · #11 04-28-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Big J

The mechanic gave me another week. He suggested I put the car on ebay. So anyone here wants it has another week. There's one person here that has shown interest and I am waiting to hear from him. If he does not want it, she's ebay bound.

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