How much risk is there with a SDL 223,000 miles ?

Take a look or let me know what you think
https://DesMoines.IAcraigslist.org/cto html

Hope I did that
Greazer2

Your link goes to nowhere.

However, being a 1990 it'll have the 3.5L engine. Do a cursory search around the forum for things to be wary of. They have a bit of a "reputation".

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1995 E320 149K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 120K (SLoL)

Black Sheep:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

Looks fair for the price. Pain and bumper are rough, antenna is broken. No engine pix. Test drive the car, if lots of oil smoke then the engine is probably trashed with a bent rod. No smoke does not mean it doesn't have a bent rod, just means the cylinder is not yet oval to the point that it burns oil.

If you can determine if the engine has ever been replace with a factory crate engine (no engine serial # in the right spot), or if the head has been replaced (casting #22 would be an excellent sign) then that is a terrific price.

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'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

Where should I look to see if it's a #22 instead of #14?
Thanks
greazer2b

On the head above the #2 injector, look for the casting number, in the format 603-016-xx-01. The "xx" is the version. #20 were I think the last installed, and #22 is the last replacement head made. That car would originally have had a #17 or later I think, NOT a #14.

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M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

Thanks, I will give it a look being on a second lot doesn't hold a lot of promise but won't know till I look.

greazer2b

Front and rear seats don't look correct for that car. They appear to be for a 1988 and older W126.

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https://desmoines.craigslist.org/ctd/d/1990-mercedes-300sdl-turbo/6213998233.html

Looks good,

Yes their is a risk,

No engine pictures!!!!!?????

are you able, and like to work on OLD Mercedes diesel?

Looks like its a 1986 or 1987 300SDL. They probably just made a mistake on the year.

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2001 G500 (45k and counting)
1991 350SDL (211 and counting)
1998 C43 (50k) Silver/Black (sold)
1995 E500 (40k and counting) Pearl Black/Anthracite (sold)
1991 300CE (50k and counting) Silver/Black Cloth (sold)
1983 300D - 79k Classic White/Blue Leather
2002 E55 Obsidian Black/Black
1996 S600 Coupe - 75k Black/Black (traded)
1984 300D -145k (sold)
Silver Blue Metallic/ Blue Leather
1985 300D - 87k (sold)
Manganese Brown/ Palomino Leather
2005 E55, 50k(sold)
Flint Gray/Black

Yeah it's a 300SDL.

If you're serious about this thing, I can give a large rundown on what to look and listen for when getting one of these. That way you can chop the price.

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1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 202,000 - Pure junk
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Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.

Thanks for the working link. It does look like an '86 or '87 300SDL. Test drive before you even consider buying. It should start quickly and easily. I'd be trying to work the seller down on the price, significantly. Expect to be performing some "deferred maintenance".

Being a 300SDL, it is very possible that it still has the #14 head. Don't let it scare you off - if it isn't overheating or pressurizing the cooling system, the head is probably still ok. My '86 has 177K on the clock (which is really more like 200k+) and the original #14 head is still crack and warp free.

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Current stable:
1995 E320 149K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 120K (SLoL)

Black Sheep:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

OM603 Engine serial number / plate location:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/281756-om603-engine-block-number-location.html

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Respectfully,
/s/
M. Dillon
'87 124.193 (300TD) "White Whale", ~392k miles, 3.5l IP fitted
'95 124.131 (E300) "Sapphire", 380k miles
'73 Balboa 20 "Sanctification"
Charleston SC

#14 head isn't to be scared of. Don't let it stop you. They go bad when they got hit and overheat. It's simple as don't overheat it!

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2005 E320 CDI 243k Black/Black
2008 Chevy 3500HD Duramax 340k
2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax 220k

Well guys I want to Thank You All for your help, I knew if I came here and asked I could count on ya.
The car was "SOLD" last night to a fella about 2 hrs from here in Des Moines.
And the car was a 1986 as some pointed out was told it had original engine.

So again thanks for offering your knowledge and encouragement . I'll keep looking.
greazer2b