Noisy valve train and leaky valve cover gaskets are the only things I know of. Mechanical lash, you have to adjust valves all the time, and it's impossible to get it really quiet.
I've heard valve timing is a pain to set, but otherwise it's as robust as any Benz gasser. Probably a gas hog, too. Your diesels are faster, though. Peter -----Original Message----- >From: tyler <casi...@usermail.com> >Sent: Mar 24, 2009 2:12 PM >To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126 > >I had an M110 W123 once. About an hour after I bought it, I got out my >stethoscope to try and find the source of a tapping/clicking sound in >the motor while idling. It was elusive, so I revved the engine a bit at >idle, and the motor went "bang" and instantly stopped rotating. When I >moved the car, there was a pile of aluminum shards on the ground under >the engine bay. My best guess is that the oil pump failed, and the >engine threw a rod. > >Just thought I'd share my (first and last) M110 experience.... It seems >like they would make for a very powerful and smooth car if the engine is >in good shape. > >Tyler > >Peter Merle wrote: >> After having lived on MB diesels ranging from the 180D ponton to the W124 >> 300D I will probably take the plunge and buy a W126 280SE. ( The car is low >> mileage 50000miles ) . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait to >> glow before starting ! I might have to see a therapist ! Seriously what >> issues are there with the M110 ( euro ) version and the W126 drivetrain. >> Thanks >> Peter >> > >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
