Originally Posted by ajme

Our '89 had a spring perch problem: The top spring mounts rusted to the point that they bent up. I had them welded back. No subsequent problems.

150,000 miles is nothing. It may need new valve stem seals, if they have not been done.

A 1990 probaly still has R12 in the air conditioner. That is why it no longer works. If it has been converted to R 134A, bonus!

I don't think that timing chain stretch is a problem on these engines. Only the 3.8 litre v-8. However, it is a good idea to watch the cam chain tensioner and the guide rails.

The usual stuff will need repair eventually: antenna mast, window motors, blower switch, water circulating pump, cruise control amplifier, motor mounts, corroded fuses. It looks bad, but this is what I have done over about 5 years.

The transmission only lasted 225,000 miles.

If you do a search on 190e or w201, you will come up with all sorts of comments on longevity, and the things that can go wrong. But really it is a very reliable car.

Andrew
1989 190e 2.6