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05-12-2009, 02:35 PM
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is it a sign a blown engine?
Hello out there, i own a 1988 w124, 300e. I stalled a week ago. trying to start the car and nothing. before it stop, i had white/blue smoke. was told to check the oil. Houch! i had about 3 liters extra... it's water...
Not good any body knows the problem or direct me? at the same time. is there a way to restart it just so i can move it. Thanks mar26 Vancouver island, Canada 
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05-12-2009, 02:37 PM
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If there's that much water in the oil (crankcase) it's coolant, and it should not be there. Call a flatbed, don't try to drive it. Probably a bad head gasket; maybe a crack. Oh, well, everybody walks sooner or later.
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05-12-2009, 05:16 PM
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If you plan on resurrecting it, better get that water out of there before it rusts everything up.
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05-14-2009, 01:11 AM
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On any engine that would signal a bad headgasket and those engines are notorious for that.
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05-14-2009, 06:23 AM
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mar26, attempting to start the engine with water possibly in the combustion chambers could cause even more damage. Have your 1988 300E towed to a reputable shop for a diagnosis and estimate to repair.
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