Hello all

New to the forum. Recently bought a low grill 280 se coupe as is at an auction. Was told it was driven into the garage and parked for a couple of years. Well.....

Of course not that easy. Car started up easily but once it warmed up and the thermostat opened a nice white smoke screen. I presume it is one of 3 issues:

1. Head Gasket or 2. Cracked Head or 3. Cracked block.

So really looking for a 280 se running parts car with a 130.980 engine.

I would prefer a car close to me in the Lehigh Valley of PA.

Thanks for your help.

parting out 108, but with 117 4.5 v -8 , let me know if you need something else

Still looking. Metro NYC or Philly area. Thanks

Is Hogweed too for from you? He may have something.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

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Here's what he has. I think he'swilling to separate if you want:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/338140-fs-w108-1972-280s-sedan-project.html

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

thanks for the ref but sold that last year.....i put him on to one but not sure if it was th right motor

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