hey: my 84 500 sel is blowing oil (#3) and dying. is clean straight all black with 215k. is it worth fixing? is it maybe just seals? guides? any reccomendations for good shop in l.a. ?

Hows the rest of of the car?

If the rest of the car is in good shape I would say go for it. Either buy a rebuilt and grab a buddy and install it yourself or try rebuilding it yourself.

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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life
1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

How many miles does it have?

If these engines have reasonable care you just about cannot wear them out.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.