I have a 1971 280 SE six cylinder. I need a new or used piston and rod. A machanic quoted me prices for a new piston out of germany that was out of my budget. I over heated the motor when the water pump failed and ceised the motor. I need one piston and one rod. Any suggestions? How much should a complete motor out of a salavage yard run? Can I buy a short block out there?The mechanic says the block on my engine is fine. Any recommendations? Thanks

Have you thought of selling.
I would find another short block maybe?
Disassemble your engine and look.

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1992 300d

Here's a piston, don't know if its exactly yours:
Mercedes Benz M130 W113 280SL 300SE 300SEL Pistons KIT 1300309517 OEM NOS Mahle | eBay

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Prost!

I did that one time with a car replaced just one piston,sounded like a airplane because balance was lost,finally blew up.I'd either total rebuild or find a low mileage motor

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1999 w140, quit voting to old, and to old to fight, a god damned veteran