Newbie, 93 300e Q's

[billy_m]

This is my first post and i would like to use it to say Thank You to everyone who has contributed to making this site what it is - brilliant!

I recently treated myself to a 1993 300e (3.2L) and i am hooked. By referencing this site, i was able to discover the cause of an annoying & intermitent rattle - the poly belt tensioner! Since purchasing, i have had all major fluids & filters replaced, including fuel and transmission.

The car is rust free, has 218000km's and drives like new.

However, having never owned or driven a MB before, i have a couple of questions.

1. Oil pressure gauge - When i start the car it goes to 3 and stays there intermittently - when engine is at normal temp and if i stop at lights etc - the needle sometimes goes to 2 and returns to 3 when i move off. It will sometimes dip a little during driving - Is this normal behaviour?

2. Badge. The badge on the trunk says E300 and yet most 300's i have seen say 300 E so im a little confused on this? I did a vin search and it came back saying E320, but the papers show it is a 300..

3. Head Gasket. I have read that these are prone to failure - is there any tell tale signs that i can look for to show if the head gasket was ever replaced?

I admit i bought the car on instinct - it was love at 1st sight and then had the local garage check her over - They couldnt believe it was 16 years old and could find no issues anywhere.

Again, thanks in advance for everything and im looking forward to being a part of this great community