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[per300]

Hi srz65.

Congrats with the new wheels.

I would have:
Drain the old fuel & replace with in good premium fuel.
Turn the engine by hand a couple of times.
Than turn the engine over with the starter motor, with the plug wires disconnected, and until you get oil pressure.

Connect the plugwires and try to start the engine.
If it start, let it run on high idle, 1000 rpm, until warm. (Check for fuel, oil & coolant leakage).

Change engine oil & filter, trans oil & filter + coolant & fanbelts.
(At least as a start).

In what condition is the tyres? Cracked? Check brakes & replace brake fluid.
Etc, etc +++

Understand that there is also a problem with the timming chain on that engine.

Per.

[dugald]

Originally Posted by per300

Hi srz65.
Understand that there is also a problem with the timming chain on that engine.

Per.

I think you may be confusing the 560 with the early 380. There are no particular problems with 560 timing chains.

[per300]

Sorry Dugald, but I have seen several threads about the chain problem on the 560. (Got worried if it was also the case with my SL500 2001).
So please do a search. I understand that it is recommended to change at around 150,000 miles

Here is one: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=213598&highlight=timing+chain

Anyway, a good preventive maintenance after you buy the car will save you lots of $$$, + you know "where you are".

Regards, Per.

[dugald]

Thanks.
I am aware of the recommendation to change the chain at high miles, but I don't consider that a problem.