Max wrote <<headliner is beginning to fall down>>
That's the 1st MB I've heard of or see with a falling headliner. Even the
ones in my 69 280 and 73 280SE 4.5 had perfect headliners. I don't think
they were particularly well cared for.
You also mentioned the clear coat - my '91 300 D has clear coat problems
also -
I guess MB is doing something differently - ;-p
LarryT
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From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310"
<meade.m.dil...@navy.mil>
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 7:09 AM
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 for $4k
I called the owner last night, he's selling the car because it uses a
cup of coolant every couple weeks and his mechanic says its probably
time for a new head gasket. Engine temperature is rock solid (new
radiator in recent years), AC works great (new evaporator for $3800,
hope they did the vacuum pods while the dash was out), headliner is
beginning to fall down, paint is showing some clear-coat deterioration.
Wife says she can only authorize $2500 for car purchase. I see that as
a good response from her, she's at least open to the possibility of
getting a third car. I think if a PPI shows a leak vice a blown head
gasket and the car really looks nice to her and the owner turns down
$2500, she'd be willing to offer more.
Very respectfully,
/s/
LCDR Max Dillon
'87 300TD 314k miles
Charleston SC
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:21 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 for $4k
It's the final, most evolved W124, with the early, non turbo 606.
I'm 95% sure it's got the biodegradable engine wiring. Make sure the
insulation isn't brittle or already flaking off.
IIRC, it's hard to do anything with OM606 engine (like check/change glow
plugs) without taking the intake manifold off. May as well keep a gasket
in stock, just like a valve cover gasket for a OM617.
It has some kind of variable intake tuning, I think with butterfly
valves, you'll want to make sure they are working smoothly.
Mitch.
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