My project is in the preparation section right now, thanks for asking. I haven't really don't anything other than research what parts we are likely to need and get their prices and sources. I'll hire a kid from my neighborhood to video record the entire process. Many people from this website have expressed interest in seeing what we find when we start tearing the engine apart. I guess many people really want to find out how MB got to damage its reputation as a builder of bullet-proof diesel engines with the 3.5L I-6. It will be a big project. Some of the items involved:
-rebuilding the engine, with the so-called "updated" rods, probably new head as the current one was overheated for a while, etc
-replacement of A/C evaporator
-replacement of most engine components like glow plugs, water pump, the usual stuff
I guess I'll go bankrupt once the car is done.
Hey, those S600s are a great value right now. In the past three weeks, I've seen models made between 1994 and 1999 with less than 100K and in great condition with everything working sell for less than $16K!!
Sounds like this is the time to get one. I'd definitely love to get one but the money for that has been allocated to the S350 project, fixing up certain things on my 300SD and doing other things. However, I might have to change plans or even finance the S600 or something.
Hatterasguy here advised that the key to owning the top of the line Benz with the V12 is to fix things once they break and not to put things off. I don't know how good of an advice that is, but it makes a lot of sense to me from a logical standpoint.