Hello all, I bought this vehicle after an electrical fire is as in condition with the stipulation that if the head gasket was blown, I would get a refund (it has #14). Well, I got her running yesterday and after a 2 mile venture, I found antifreeze seeping from the head gasket near the 1st cylinder. I know this is a failure but i am curious about the extent of labor involved in removing the head and having it salvaged. Is it worth the time and effort on a vehicle that has some rust on the rear quarters and near the front jacking points and 321k to boot? I hate to just give up on this endeavour, I love the car but I am also a realist. It runs but has a rough idle and I did have it up to temperature and it did not overheat over 30 minutes running. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Noel
Morrow, Ohio
1981 24D 450k
1987 300TD 321k

Putting time, effort, and significant money into a vehicle with 321K on the clock...........with body rust............doesn't make any sense and is usually done when there is a personal attachment to the vehicle.

In your case, there is no personal attachment and any more funds that are put into such a vehicle is simply money down the drain.

The general consensus is that the engine is limited to about 400K if it was well taken care of.

Find a better example.

Hi Brian, Thanks for the quick reply. I had a feeling she may be done. I will probably post some of the interior parts and see what response I get before she is sent off for salvage by this guy, I hate to see something of use get wasted! Thanks again Brian. Noel