I've had two 280 engines, one in a 75 280 and the other in a 78 280CE. Both engines were sensitive to fuel quality and needed mid-grade minimum. My oldest Son had a 1979 280E and he loved the car.
Also, I'll second the oil leak issues. But my leaks were not caused by the cam cover, they coming from the gasket between the cam carrier & head. This one's a pain to fix. Valve lash is not that hard providing you own the correct crowsfoot wrench. Some angles are impossible with standard hand tools. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.25/2019 - Release Date: 3/23/2009 6:51 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.25/2019 - Release Date: 3/23/2009 6:51 PM _______________________________________ 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
