If I had scored pistons wouldn't the engine start harder because of lowered compression? If anything it starts EASIER now. Car-part does have some $600-$700 engines, I was considering a newer, higher performance engine, didn't they change in '83 to have more power? I could at least get one with new type pencil plugs. I've got pencil plugs in this one but I'm not sure the retrofit type are as good as an engine designed for pencil plugs. Last I tried this car wouldn't start below about 15F although as easy as it started the last two days things may have changed...
-Curt Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:34:53 -0600 From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh oh... Message-ID: <a062408b5ccfe6c0fc2d7@[192.168.1.51]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ; format="flowed" >The block heater was just for insurance, there was some anti-freeze >in the system and it wasn't all that cold. I didn't want to wait up >for the car to cool off, I was beat after our adventure. > >I'm assuming that the lack of power and the valve clatter are both >signs of a failed headgasket... > >-Curt I'm not sure that is a good explanation, but I don't have a good alternate one. Scored cylinders (melted pistons) from overheating is the best explanation I have. Car-part.com look for a good engine? Still probably $1200 or more $600 for engine and $600 for swap. (unless you DIY, but that is not practical when the flakes are flying and you are not in collyfunkia) _______________________________________ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
