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07-16-2007, 08:51 PM
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Is this a US or Euro 79 450SEL??
 I looked at a 1979 450SEL tonight. Wouldnt start (well almost) but not sure of it's history. It had Euro headlights and bumpers. The seats wereNOT MB-Tex but a stripped velour instead. Rear deck lid did not say 6.9L. The shifter was on the column NOT in the console. Lastly, the rear of the console had a knob which turned and was labeled A thru F. Is that height adjustment? Is this a euro car? How can I tell if its a 6.9L? Thanks Bert - NH
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07-16-2007, 09:42 PM
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Hello Bert - You probably want to be somewhere other than the diesel forum for more responses. Vins on 450SELs with the 4.5 engine begin with 116 033 whereas 6.9s begin 116 036. If you open the hood, you will see on the drivers side a large metal tank that is the reservoir for the hydrolic suspension. There are other differences but these are the most obvious.
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07-16-2007, 10:00 PM
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It certainly sounds like a European version. A post of the vin would be the best way to identify the model.
Best place to post this thread would be in Vintage Mercedes.
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07-16-2007, 10:27 PM
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The easiest way to check is to look for the oil filler cap. On the engine, it's a 450 on the left fender it's a 6.9.
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07-19-2007, 10:12 PM
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Ahh yes - the 12 qts. of oil for a 6.9L. Thats a pretty good tell right there! This did have a dipstick on the engine - guess it is a 4.5L.
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1979 300SD 83k miles Astro Silver Metallic/Black leather #3447 1990 350SDL 202k miles (3L engine from an 87 300D)Black/Grey leather 2006 Pleasure-Way Class B MoHo (Sprinter chassis) 134k miles 2005 E320CDI 270k (car is sooo fast - I can't believe it's a diesel!!!)
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07-20-2007, 08:56 AM
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Here you go.
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With best regards Al
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07-20-2007, 10:40 AM
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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12 1982 380SL 1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing 1987 300 D 2005 CDI European Delivery 2006 CDI Handed down to daughter 2007 GL CDI. Wifes 
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