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Old 10-30-2001, 09:15 PM
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My grandfather gave me his old 68 benz 280SE, but it has been sitting for about 15 years. Anyone have any suggestions on what to do? It's mechaniclly fuel injected and they only used this engine for a couple of years. Would it be worth repairing or should i part it out? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 10-30-2001, 10:28 PM
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My first Benz project was a '68 280S that sat in the garage for 14 years. I was eventually able to get it running and used it as a daily driver for a while before I sold it.

I guess it all depends on the condition of the body. Rust is a big factor. Some surface rust means there's more hiding. I'd also consider if the car is complete or if its missing some parts -- emblems, hood stars, mirrors, lenses, etc.

How's the interior?

For a car that sat that long, expect the brakes to be gone and a lot of the rubber parts will start to disintegrate as soon as you use the car. (Fuel hoses, drive-shaft flex disk, suspension bushings, tires)

If you do decide to try to get her to start. Remove the spark-plugs and spray a lot of WD-40 down the cylinders. Let it soak for a week, then re-soak again. Turn the engine several revolutions with a socket wrench on the crank -- see if the engine is not seized.

Check out my web-page, go to the section of "The ones that got away", and follow the link to the 1968 280S. I've documented what I experienced trying to wake-up that car from its 14 year slumber.

http://www.geocities.com/johan01.geo

regards, good luck and have fun!

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