First off, I work in the Republic of Georgia. My vehicle is at home. I need to order some parts. No one at home knows what to look for on the car.

The serial # is: WDBDA28DXMF762092

It's A 1991 Mercedes Benz with a 2.3 Automatic

Is it an 8 valve or 16 valve engine?

Does anyone have the breakdown of the serial number?

Thank you very much.

VIN WDBDA28DXMF762092
Year of Manufacture 1991
Chassis Code 201
Manufacturer Name Daimler-Benz
Model 190 E 2.3
Restraint Systems Drivers Side Airbag
Fuel Diesel
Production Plant Bremen
Country of Manufacture Germany
Production No. 762092

Thank you.

The only thing that is wrong, or they may have changed the engine, is that it burns unleaded gasoline.

You couldn't tell me by chance if it is an 8 valve or 16 valve, could you?

Gasoline, yes.
I believe the engine should be the 102.985, 8V.
The engine number is stamped on the block, under the intake side.

It would be a very distinctive 190E 2.3-16 or a very rare in the US 190E 2.5-16 to have 16 valves.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

Thank you both for the info.

Have either of you replaced the light in the gear shift selector?

Also the blower switch for the a/c heater stays on high no matter where you position it. Any ideas on this?

The 16V has a rectangular air filter box, the 8V has a round or oblong one.

Steve

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'91 MB 190E 2.3
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