Nearly forgot - As I was leaving my distant indy shop [breakdown away from home] he mentioned that he had just discovered a place in central [?] Florida that not only gave a guarantee on the engine but also on labor [I think that one is an extra cost option for about $100. Mine cost me @$5,700 - labor being the biggest part, and most of that from either lies by New Castle Auto Wrecking or ??? from PGA with the cracked rings. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 269k
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Chase Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 3:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star Listers, The wheels of action are finally grinding to a start in the resurrection of my 83 240D. I'm planning on purchasing a used engine tomorrow from Tri-Star in PHX. My auto is at the shop in Tucson, and awaiting shipment of the engine. Question: How can one really know that the proclaimed mileage on a used engine like this is anywhere near accurate? It would be in the best interest of the crooked parts outfit to claim to be selling a nice low-mileage engine, yet actually to deliver their highest-mileage engine. They are claiming to be selling me their lowest mileage 240 engine, but as I said, it would take some genuine honesty not to pull a bait & switch. I know there's probably no answer to this question, but what have you all found in your experience? Bear in mind that I am no where near this outfit geographically and thus cannot do any physical investigation. Brian 83 240D _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
