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Diesel guy thinking about a W124 Gas - Which Engine?
I've been a W123 and W124 diesel guy for a while now and have really enjoyed the reliability. I keep seeing nice prices on Gasoline Powered MBs and am getting tempted to head that way. I've read a post or two by the Diesel guys that more time can be spent holding a wrench than the steering wheel if I buy the wrong one... but that can also be true of some of the diesels too (though not many). I'd assume the same is true of the gas engines.
So I will limit my scope a little: 1986-1995 I like the W124 wagons. I suppose there are a few advantages to the later 90's W124's (better cluster, R134 AC), Here are my questions: 1. Is there more than one engine offered in those years? I think I've read it's an M103 or M104???. 2. Are there any engine issues to watch out for? I know with Diesels everyone says OM603s crack heads and the 3.5 603 bends rods. I've been driving an 87 OM603 and have loved it. But it's always made me a little nervous with the head. 3. How is the A/C in the R134 cars? I don't want to convert an R12 car to R134. I've done it on my 87 300D and it isn't as efficient as I'd like. 4. What am I getting myself into? Will I be fighting with electrical engine/sensor issues or is this a pretty mechanical engine? What's this going to cost me? How much time will I be spending working on the car? How long do the gas engines last (usually)? Seems like the Diesels are pretty regularly hitting 300k+. Any buying tips? I'll most likely be buying a 90's W124 Wagon. I wish I could find a Diesel but they ended in 87 and there aren't many of those floating around. So time to switch to gas! I'm kindof looking forward to something new. thanks, Nick
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