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08-22-2011, 07:26 PM
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wife ran 1995 e320 hot today
Looks like the radiator blew and the antifreeze is gone. See melting on rubber above radiator. Wife said there was black smoke when she got home. Does the engine need a head gasket or rebuild? Is there a test I can do?
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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory 
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08-22-2011, 07:30 PM
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shoot wife.Then look for used motor.
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08-22-2011, 07:37 PM
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thanks for the advice. I'm probably going to be buying a minivan by chrysler group llc. sigh! darn minivans
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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory
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08-22-2011, 07:47 PM
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Quote:
 . What color is the exterior of the car?
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08-22-2011, 07:48 PM
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If it will crank that is a good sign. You could then test the compression. If that is OK then you could bore scope it to see what the cylinders and walls look like. Could be destroyed. Just depends how hot it got and for how long. You have to tell people, if the oil light goes on or the temp gauge goes to red turn it off! Otherwise dead engine. Permanently dead.
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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine) 1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow) Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra
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08-22-2011, 07:55 PM
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The color is white? Any suggestions for used motors in atl?
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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory
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08-22-2011, 08:00 PM
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Try http://car-part.com/ for engines.
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http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-RESIZED-1.jpg 1991 300E - 212K and rising fast...
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08-22-2011, 09:31 PM
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The engine does turn over and starts easily. What pressure am I looking for in the cylinders?
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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory Last edited by DieselJim; 08-22-2011 at 09:47 PM.
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08-23-2011, 07:16 AM
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If you're going for a 2011 Dodge minivan, they are mich improved over prior years: new engine with -get this - some attention paid to good economy, tight steering, nice interior. It's almost as much fun to drive as the old MB (when the kids aren't fighting).
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08-23-2011, 12:04 PM
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Fix or part out? Since it starts can I just put on a new radiator and water pump and drive it until it dies or can't pass emissions. I assume if the rings are toast it will burn oil! I'm a busy guy. I have everything I need to the compression test. If it starts and passes the compression test I would think the cylinders look pretty good. Wouldn't I have wanted to do a bore scope before starting it?
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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory
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08-23-2011, 12:22 PM
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If it passes compression test your good to go.
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http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-RESIZED-1.jpg 1991 300E - 212K and rising fast...
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08-23-2011, 01:24 PM
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Should I put water in the radiator and keep it running while letting it warm up for the compression test or let it warm up dry?
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My Daily : 96 E-300 Diesel with 195,000 miles Retired: 92 300D 2.5 T 345K miles and for sale Retired: 95 E320 157K miles and currently parked with blown engine Both retired cars are for sale as is my w124 shop inventory
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08-23-2011, 01:29 PM
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I see used motors on EBay,that is the straight 6 cylinder out of S Class.
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08-23-2011, 03:03 PM
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LOL!
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The wife is more important than any car! LOL! This is not an opinion shared by everyone but it is by me!
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