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Project car - 2.3 190E - 1992
Hi guys,
Looking at the following two cars as project (doer upper) cars. I'm leaning toward the 2.3 190E - is 300 000 KM a mileage to be concerned about on that engine ?? Also the other vehicle has sat for 3 years. Any comments ? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/MercedesBenz/190E/auction-327336610.htm http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/MercedesBenz/190e/auction-325812808.htm |
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The 2.3 engine was good for 200K+ and then needed an upper end overhaul.
ANY car that has sat for years is going to have MAJOR fuel system issues!
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MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES) ASE Master Technician Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times) 44 years foreign automotive repair 27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer) MB technical information Specialist (15 years) 190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold) 1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold) Retired Moderator |
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Much depends on how it sat for 2 years.
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Yeah thats what I'm skeptical about.
Looks like it sat outside and was just parked up with no prep work done. Owner says "it doesn't run and I don't know why". But in one of the photos I caught a glimpse of the spark plugs out. Then in another email he says - "We haven't tried to start it. My concern is that after that amount of time the engine may have siezed - possible ?? |
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