I went to a colleague's home and saw they have a 87 E320 parked in the barn. It must have about 1/2 inch of dust over the car. Upon inquery, I learnt that the car has a problem in water pump and they have not driven it for a long time. The paint, wheel and interior leather are all in pretty good condition.

Since I have gained working experience on my 91 560 SEL for 6 monthes now, I am thinking about picking it up for another projcet. Is it easy to work on a W124? What area I need to pay special attention? I will find out about the mileage on Monday.

Didn't think they made an 87 320E ?? 300E was the norm, the 3.2 liter motor (104) came along in the 1990's. Was still a I6 like the 300E.

My impression of a stored MB is not a positive one. Why would anyone stop driving a usable car of this type. Only consider it after finding out WHAT IS REALLY wrong with the car. A water pump is DIY for less than $200. Instruction can be found on this board. OR, dealer repaired for $400 or so. But, I suspect that is only one of the repairs that may be needed. MB's do not do well when not driven for more than a few months. (perhaps no car would unless prepared for long term storage)
Luck to you tho....
DanielW

That's one rare car because MB didn't offer the E320 until 1994. Possibly a 300E with the wrong badge?

The M103 engine of the 300E is claimed to be bulletproof. It's easy to work on as MB engines go. That said, replacing an M103 water pump is about as difficult as it gets on an MB. On the other hand, it's much easier on the chain and few bother performing specific maintenance on the chain. Valve seals and guides are a weak point on eary M103s so plan on a valve job if one hasn't been done.

I can't speak for the rest of the W124 other than to say that the suspension is nothing like the suspension of a W126. The ACC system is similar but most tasks involve taking the dash apart where they only require long arms in a W126.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL