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03-22-2007, 09:16 PM
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My 1975 280C M110 W114 dead?
Okay so, I am home for spring break, working on my cars making sure things are in order with the 300E and organizing my work with the 280C.
I purchased 6 new spark plugs for the 280C. So before starting my work I just look around the engine bay, checking fluids, oil level, etc. Then I open the oil filler cap.... AND.... SLAP TO THE FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! White milky coating on the bottom of the cap. Is my head gasket blown? If it is, what should I do with this car. Obviously very expensive to repair by professional... Can I pull the head myself and take it to a shop for checking flatness and then reinstall myself? What tools do I need to purchase for this? Or can I lift the head myself? Part is out? Once I sell the parts I can, how much is it going to cost to get what is left hauled away? Very frustrating, but to be expected... I guess it is only a matter of time once my M103 blows up too... This sucks...
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2006 BMW M5 "Heidi" @ 109,000 miles 2005 MBZ C55 AMG "Lorelai" @ 165,000 miles 1991 MBZ 300E "Benzachino II" @ 165,000 miles 1990 MBZ 500SL "Shoshanna" @ 118,000 miles (On the hunt for a good used M103 engine as of 6/10/23, PM me if you have one to sell!) 
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03-22-2007, 09:22 PM
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I wouldn't freak right away - probably just condensation that built up. Wipe it off, warm 'er up and change the oil. If you have crud on the cap the next day, you can freak at that time.
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It is a truism that almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so. Robert A. Heinlein 09 Jetta TDI 1985 300D
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03-23-2007, 10:11 PM
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When it's running....
take off the radiator cap and check for air bubbles. Otherwise, do a leak-down test.
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1970 280S M130 engine- good runner 1971 250 M130 engine- #2 rod bearing, gone 1971 280SE (blown engine,parts car) 1977 German 280S W116-only 33 years old
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03-23-2007, 11:17 PM
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I agree...don't panic yet. How does the oil on the dipstick look?
Re: the m103 - are you approaching 200k miles on the original head gasket? If so, you're lucky!
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1973 280 - Current Project Car 1979 240d - 100% Stock 1982 380sl - 100% Stock 1985 190e 2.3 - Heavily Modified
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03-23-2007, 11:17 PM
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definitely wait until after an oil change and it's been running a bit to condemn the head gasket and the motor.
No reason not to look around a bit for a used motor. They're a lot more cash friendly than a rebuild. -CTH
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