Tired of fixing my car. Time for new engine and trans. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

brabus · #1 07-29-2007, 01:32 AM

I use my warn out 300d a lot. It is at the point where something goes wrong every month now. It wants to die.

At this point its costing me time i don't have and money to fix problems that could be ended with a new car or to go all out on this one.

I really want a E300 diesel, but it wouldent go well with co-workers. I don't want a Honda, so I am fairly sure spending the big bucks on a new engine and trans is the way i want to go.

Any ideas on where to find one?
Has anyone taken their benz in to have it rebuilt?

Im open to ideas

Thanks

lietuviai · #2 07-29-2007, 01:42 AM

You shouldn't have too much trouble finding a good used engine and transmission in your area. Rebuilt engines and transmissions are way too expensive. For what they cost you'd probably be able to buy an E300D but not a CDI of course.

#3 07-29-2007, 01:47 AM

What exactly is wrong with the engine and transmission that requires a rebuild? How many miles on them?

A good rebuilt engine is around $6K plus labor, maybe another $2-3K for a tranny. You can always install a junk engine, but what's the point?

If you want a E300, buy one.

brabus · #4 07-29-2007, 02:00 AM

I think the rear main seal went out on the tranny.
It leaks like SOB out of the back. I just replaced the B2 piston 2 months ago and the vac pump that i rebuilt 2-3 years ago is going out again.

I don't have time to screw with project after project. I am expecting to pay around 8Kish for an engine trans with other stuff.

I know its a lot but i see it as a good value still.
8K for another 300+K miles.

I would prefer the E300 but don't want the office issues it could cause.

#5 07-29-2007, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by brabus

I would prefer the E300 but don't want the office issues it could cause.

Which would be what? It's newer, more efficient, more comfortable, more reliable, and about the same size as a 300D. Would they be jealous of your 8+ year old car instead of your 22+ year old car?

#6 07-29-2007, 02:07 AM

If that's what you want to do, go for it. $8K sound like the right ball park.

I put a remanufactured tranny in mine at about 275K miles, and I will eventually either have the engine rebuilt or buy a remanufactured engine (hopefully not for at least another 100K miles). The difference is that I don't want a E300 (or a CDI), if I did I would have one. I quit worrying about "office issues" a couple of decades ago, it's a waste of time/energy.

brabus · #7 07-29-2007, 02:26 AM

Yeah, I know it sounds stupid, but I work with Mormons. They are big on issues regarding class and other topics that would make it difficult for me to roll up in a car that anyone would say "look at him...".

For example the owner of the company drives a 1990 Nissan that looks like total crap and he is a millionaire several times over.

Dont get me wrong. I love my 84 300D and would not mind driving it for another 20 years.

larry perkins · #8 07-29-2007, 05:34 PM

i nave a 5cyl on the engine stand,that completely rebuilt.all my engines start with new sleeves and every part either meets mercedes new engine tolerances or get replaced with new.
if you are interested i would supply and install the engine with a rebuilt tranny. mike prott of louisville rebuilds all my trannys. you would have 4500 in engine,1200 in tranny and800 in labor.
larry perkins
lou ky
103 old mercedes

Hatterasguy · #9 07-29-2007, 06:50 PM

I'd give Phil a call he can probably get quotes.

But the two best sources for a new or rebuilt engine would be:

MBUSA, call your local dealer for a quote.

Or Metric Motors.

Adsitco is junk stay away.

I'd order a crate motor, because if you just do a long block all your old accesories will be bolted right back on, and you will still be fixing it all the time.

If it were my car I'd call up a couple MB dealers and get a price on a crate motor, then have a local place do the trans. MB offers the best warranty...

Fuzzball · #10 07-29-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brabus

I really want a E300 diesel, but it wouldent go well with co-workers. Thanks

Who cares what the co-workers say??

Are they paying your bills??? Are they going to bail you out if your car dies on the side of the road?

If you want an E300 diesel, then to heck with what others think, get it.

You only go through life once and I guarantee that those co-workers will forget all about you when you find a new job, retire, etc.

There's only one human on the planet that is going to be concerned with your wants...and that's you....the rest of them are busy being selfish for themselves....so make YOU happy....