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10-30-2004, 02:46 AM
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Hello - I am new to MB and have questions
Hi Gang,
I just purchased a nice 1992 190E with the 2.3L 4 cylinder engine. I am new to MB vehicles and have some questions. The car has 117,000 miles on the odometer but seems to be in very nice shape. The engine / trans do not leak any fluids and it gets about 21 mpg city. I have no idea about the maintenance history; do I need to do any manditory maintenance such as timing chain etc. to keep this engine alive? Thanks in advance,
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Danny Castillo vettesrule@elp.rr.com 2001 Corvette Z06 2006 Ducati ST3 1992 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3 
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10-30-2004, 06:47 AM
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The engine is a four cyl. version of the M103. Look at the following link for oil leak info:
M103 Oil leak or burning? The engine is very sturdy. As in any car, it will need ball joints, tie rods and shocks. The timing chain is very sturdy and will usually last to 150K to 200K miles given proper oil changes. Use the search function to look for 190E or M102. OVP and EHA would be a good search too. Keep us 'posted' as they say.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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10-30-2004, 10:53 AM
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Thanks Warren
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10-30-2004, 10:55 AM
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Welcome to the wonderful (and sometimes really frustrating) world of MB ownership. You'll find pretty much all the answers to your questions now and in the future under the search.
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1993 320TE M104 --------------------------------------------------- past: 1983 230E W123 M102 1994 E300D S124 OM606 (x2) 1967 250SE W108 M129 1972 280se 3.5 W108 M116 1980 280SE W116 M110 1980 350SE W116 M116 1992 300E W124 M103 1994 E280 W124 M104 ---------------------------------------------- "music and women I cannot but give way to, whatever my business" -Pepys
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10-30-2004, 11:11 AM
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Hey Chazola, really new owners need their hand held at first. After a short time, they can be kicked out of the nest.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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10-30-2004, 01:49 PM
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[/QUOTE]The engine / trans do not leak any fluids and it gets about 21 mpg city.
Just my opinion but 21 mpg sounds a bit off for this 2.3 as I believe it should be getting between 27 and 29 combined! That is what I got with my 85 190E also with the 2.3 BusyBenz.. 
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10-30-2004, 02:05 PM
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The M102 engine, at 100K miles, is probably due for a new timing chain tensioner, oxygen sensor, and possibly valve seals. Since you don't know the mainenance history, it would be wise to get a compression check and to start a documented maintenance program by flushing all the fluids and starting fresh. As for the other parts of the car, have a good look and the front and rear suspension hydraulic/rubber/flexible parts.
As for the MPG, getting low to mid 20's average city/hwy, is not unheard of.
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11-01-2004, 11:47 AM
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Thanks for the tips guys; very helpful.
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Danny Castillo vettesrule@elp.rr.com 2001 Corvette Z06 2006 Ducati ST3 1992 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3
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