I guess I would have recommended running a compression test before pulling it out of the car. If it is good I would do nothing more than superficial stuff as mentioned above. It is very hard to tell without documentation how many miles a benz has on it.

Tom

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.