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Originally Posted by nazrat
Did any of the S320s come with the self-levelling suspension? I have a wagon with SLS so I'm not afraid of the system, but I'd rather not have it.
I've been doing some research in the forum and I have to consider that it may need an evaporator coil.
So the things that make it un-driveable are:
1) transmission
2) rear subframe bolt
3) door seal motor? If this dies can I still shut the doors?
4) Evaporator. A man can't be driving a W140 with no AC. Are the replacements an updated design?
5) engine wiring. Shouldn't the 1999s have regular wiring?
6) Head gasket. We have a C280 and are aware of the $1k bill to replace the head gasket when it leaks oil.
What am I missing?
-Tad
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I can offer my opinions on a few items.
First, the S320 is considered the way to if you're going to jump into the W140 chassis cars.
The S320, nor the S420, came with the SLS suspension. I don't think they could even be ordered with it.
If the door closing assist doesn't work, you can still close the door, but you're not going to get the "assist".
The factory replacement, as far as I know, is still the copper / aluminum mix, and I've heard they will still eventually fail.
There is a better aftermarket replacement manufactured by ACE, and it is an all aluminum or all copper unit. I don't remember which. If you use the search feature, I'm sure it has been mentioned many times before.
1999's have the regular "improved" wiring harness.
1999's should have the latest / greatest head gasket which shouldn't leak.
I'm told the 722.6 5 speed transmission costs about $3,500 to completely rebuild, if necessary.