Are the improved updated rods even available anymore? I suppose you
would have to pull the engine, then the pan and crank to change out the
rods. That would be easier than having to pull the head.
Dave M. wrote:
Like me, they prefer diesels... also they live in PRK, and diesels are
still smog exempt there which is a big plus. If I had a 600SEL and it
failed smog there I think I'd faint at visions of $4k catalysts or
some other such malarky. Also the improved MPG, less maintenance, etc.
He doesn't really want a rod bender, he wants a W140 with a diesel,
and well there's only one option that fits in the USA - and it's a rod
bender!
If you get one that hasn't yet failed, if you change the rods out
BEFORE they destroy the cylinders, the engine should last as long as
any other MB diesel. Of course it would be preferable to get one that
already has a rebuilt factory motor to avoid that little hassle.
:-(
-Dave M.
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Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 22:39:17 -0500
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 140 600SEL
why does he want a bod bender? Im on the lookout for another 140 myself
and might take a chance on a rod bender, but the wife does not like
diesels so its either going to be a 300SE, or a V8
Dave M. wrote:
BTW, my BIL is seriously shopping for a 1992-95 S350 diesel (yes, the
rodbender). If anyone has a line on a cream puff, let me know. Strong
preference given to examples with a documented replacement engine,
although if it's original and uses zero oil and the price was right, I
think that would be OK too (then I'd make him proactively replace the
rods!)
:-)
-Dave M.
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