$200 1986 300E, My first MB... BUT.. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Mars700 · #1 09-30-2007, 02:52 AM

This is from my other post:

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Originally Posted by Mars700

But I'm about to get a mint 1986 300E with this same issue. The care seems new, New paint and many new parts. The car is $600. Its driven all the time. 169,000 miles..

This situation with the oil in the water is the only thing. Is this a definite head gasket situation?

Any one in the NYC metro area know the going rate for this job?

After much debate I got the car for $200 It has an all new breaking system. Pads, rotors, master cylinder all new lines i think even the ABS is new. 4 new tires. New Battery, New wires. Full tune up. Work in the $2000+ range has been done. But the head gasket was the one that killed it for the previous owner.

I have seen posts and topics about the head gasket issue, just a few questions tho. How long can i drive it like this. I understand I'm looking at a $1000 job, is that right?

Should i go to an MB dealer to do the job? Im i better off looking for a local guy? Here on Long Island there are many people who specialize in European cars.

Im a big RWD Volvo guy, i have 5 of them. But i don't know if I'm up to task on doing a head gasket.