Yup, we did.
Brian
From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240
Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:45:13 -0400
Brian,
Did you try a fully charged or new battery? Did you eliminate the
starter?
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
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Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 4:39 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240
Okay, let's talk briefly about "a major supplier." I have seen some on
the
web, but need inside information. I know I was told about Tri Star
Pete's or
Jose's, but what about some of the suppliers that can be found on the
web?
Who is trustworthy? I'm not dismissing Tri Star, just posing the
question.
And, yes, we weren't just going to go in and assume a total rebuild, the
problem was going to be investigated step by step and a total rebuild
done
only if necessary.
As for pull-starting. We didn't go ahead with that because I had
questions
as to whether doing so would further damage the engine which may just be
barely siezed, if you will, and if that's a legitimate condition. Didn't
know if pull starting might further scar cylinders, bearing races, etc.
I'm
just asking.
And what about LT Don's question about how the tranny might like it if
the
engine is locked up tight. It's a manual. Would that be too rough on it?
Thanks for bearing with me on these questions. Just seeking answers.
Brian
83 240D 122k
>From: Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question My poor 240
>Date: Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:09:32 -0400
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > In fact, the question still stands for the list. What's everybody
elses'
> > opinion??
>
>My opinion: get a used engine.
>
>You only just got the car. If I understand correctly, you have not even
>driven it. A rebuild done this way adds almost nothing to the resale
(as
>opposed to a rebuild from a major supplier) and will inevitably take 4x
as
>long as your bro first estimates, for whatever reason(s) having to do
with
>him, some part, some stumbling block, or whatever.
>
>In any case, you still have not satisfied me, if no one else, that that
>engine is done.
>
>Mac
>
>
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