mbz380se has an 85 380se that needs a new motor. I think he lost a timing chain and did some damage to the engine. He posted about it here on June 3:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=39251

Have you tried e-mailing him?

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".