Thread: 1987 190e 2.3 Issues?
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Old 12-28-2004, 10:42 AM
sbourg sbourg is offline
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The oil is the head gasket, and smog issues with HC would indicate likely stem seals. Budget-in a valve job, but at this age, plan on replacing lots of stuff - rubber airpath and vacuum plumbing, all the coolant hoses (BAD oil!), probably airflow meter or pot, etc.

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