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1987 19E 2.3-16 Cosworth fixer-upper
OK, I thought I would start a thread to track my progress on this car. I have never owned a Benz before so I may be a little slow on my progress but I am a decent mechanic so I should be ok.
So far (in no particular order) my "fix it" list is: 1. Fuel Filter (here but not installed yet) 2. New tires 3. see if A/C works 4. Heater (make sure it works) 5. Sunroof won't open (blows fuse) 6. New Radiator 7. drivers side rear window not working (fixed) 8. small hole in drivers seat 9. Exhaust hangs too low (see if missing a hangar) 10. New Hood (sell old hood) 11. re-glue rear pillar liner (FIXED) 12. re-glue d/s rear door panel (FIXED) 13. fix power steering leak 14. remove SLS (if not working, need to test) 15. battery (not holding a charge) 16. fix oil pan drain bolt (might need new oil pan) 17. turn signals not working...(FIXED) 18. missing air filter...(FIXED) 19. head gasket 20. Drivers door does not lock/unlock with key (feels like it isn't connected inside) 21. passenger rear door lock not connected (FIXED) 22. power antenna not working 23. re-attach spoiler at front drivers fender...(FIXED)
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Scott 1987 190E 2.3-16 Last edited by Jigracing; 03-29-2009 at 07:04 PM. |
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Pictures:
this is where it sat for the last year. after trying to drive it home then towing it. It looks pretty good sittting in its new home! the motor:
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Scott 1987 190E 2.3-16 Last edited by Jigracing; 03-24-2009 at 11:05 PM. |
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more pics:
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Scott 1987 190E 2.3-16 Last edited by Jigracing; 03-24-2009 at 11:06 PM. |
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I love those cars, 3 things u need to do quick:
1- clean up the interior and fix the wood inserts. 2- for god's sake plz lose that hood and get the original, much much nicer look. 3- do your best to find a dog-leg manual box and lose this auto. and keep it alive man not many left of those.
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Definitley. That hood looks like a big overbite. Good luck with that car. I think I would get discouraged at this one. Heck, I'm pretty discouraged at my car, and I even bought a Focus to keep my mind off it.
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Yes I am having a bit of a battle over what to do with it. Part of me has fallen in love with this car and says fix it and keep it. The greedy side of me says push it in the back yard and part it out. What to do?
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You should ditch the motor and sell me the roller haha.
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You can have the whole car for $2200.00 come get it...lol
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I started tearing it apart for the head gasket.
I also located a 16V hood and grill, picked them up yesterday (thanks Jeff).
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Glad to see u starting the work.
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Jay, ----------------- -1995 Blue W202 C36 AMG (M) SOLD ;( -1995 Black W140 S500 (Lady) -1992 Black W124 E300 (Dima) (Ex-Mosselman Twin turbo Kit). -1988 Black W124 300 E 4-Matic.(Nadeen) -1983 Brown W126 500SEL.(Old Lady)(Sold) -1981 Gold W123 280CE.(Dareen)(Sold) http://www.youtube.com/user/jayrasheed |
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Thanks Jay for the kind words. This car needs a ton of work, and sometimes I think its not worth it, so that encouragement is helpful.
I finished the new hood install and it looks tons better with the correct hood and grill on it. Even though the hood is from a Black/blue car it still looks way better than the hood that it had. I'll take some pics in the daylight.
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Coool, man those are now rare cars to find, just dont go rushing the fix. take your time and try and perfect the car. they still go expensive here man, a 1991 or 1990 2.5-16 manual will not sell for less than 7k if in a fairly good condition.
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This will get you in the spirit! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJVNXGSxIuM
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That show was my inspiration to buy and fix up a "Modern Classic". I did not know that they did a 16V though. That was cool! thanks.
Here is a couple of pics from todays tinkering. I get to cross off one of my fix-it list items too. I reattached the body kit in the front and fixed the fender well plastic on one side where it was broke. I will get more pics of the new hood after I put the car back on the ground tomorrow.
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