If you have the guys info fwd it onto me if you could please. Seems like almost too good a deal to pass up, not that I need another car but...
I presume you have communicated with him, I’ll reference your reference so I’m a bit more “bona fide” --R Sent from iPhone > On Jan 31, 2018, at 3:21 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > So here’s the deal: > > I have conferred with the learned folks on the Davelist (400E/500E > enthusiasts) and this is what they have said: > >> “Your thoughts are spot-on. The lower engine harness (to starter / >> alternator) cannot, to my knowledge, cause limp mode. I think the indie was >> either lazy or is not familiar with diagnosing M119's with ASR. The lower >> harness is NLA currently, but can be rebuilt as DIY, or Jono will rebuild >> them professionally. The upper wire harness should not cause limp mode. >> >> If we assume the ETA is good (no guarantee the "rebuilt" is ok), the next >> most likely items to cause limp mode are: brake light switch faulty or >> mis-adjusted, NSS on trans faulty (very common if original), mis-adjusted >> throttle linkage, faulty microswitch at the accelerator pedal, faulty E-GAS >> module, or faulty ETA. The wheel speed sensors are very rare failures, and >> I've never heard of failed diff speed sensors. >> >> If the car is in good condition and under $1k, limp mode would NOT at all be >> a deal-breaker. However, I would budget ±$1k in parts for various items you >> are probably going to run into along the way, same as with any used M119 >> purchase. For the limp mode specifically, the most expensive item by far >> would be the ETA if needed. Everything else is <$100.” >> >> The ETA has been checked out and confirmed good, as it was a dealer >> replacement they put on the car a few years back. That leaves little but >> microswitches or adjustments to sort out the issue. >> > > They have recently (within the last year or two) done a full suspension > rebuild with shocks, struts and bushings using MB parts. Brakes were done as > well. Full service records for their ownership, which began prior to 2010 - > I’m not sure of the exact year, something like 08/09 or thereabouts. All > work was done by the local dealer or a now retired MB indie in the area. > > It’s a great foundation for someone who wants a cheap entry into the 400E > platform, as they’ve done all the requisite W124/M119 stuff that would be > necessary in a car of this age and vintage. This even includes timing chain > and guides, which I’ve never done on an M119 before 300k. > > The piddly stuff are things you could easily ignore or put off, like the rear > window regulator and antenna, for example. Left rear fender has peeling > clearcoat, but it’s that panel and that panel on,y, something that could > easily be masked off and dealt with to make the exterior 100%. > > You should reach out to the guy if you’re interested. I will gladly rebuild > the lower harness gratis if you get it to/from my abode. It’s not a big deal > to R&R. > > -D > > > >> On Jan 31, 2018, at 2:46 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Man that is really tempting. I'm wondering if a Kleb price would do it, or >> if he would not want to go lower than like $750 (which is still a good price >> I would think, the car looks pretty nice though I'm not really into white). >> >> So you think the ASR is the culprit? Is that something straightforward? >> Would it be something that could be done easily to get it running or would >> it need some bench work? Knacker parts from any old 124? or is it more than >> that? >> >> The wiring harness I could easily deal with I suppose, sounds more like a >> bit of a pain than anything else. Is that also putting it into limp mode? >> What would YOU do to get it running right? >> >> I bought a regulator for the 210 for like $40, that is no big deal, or just >> grab one at the knackers. >> >> damn you you are talking me into this. >> >> Max, feel like an upstate road trip? >> >> --FT >> >> >>> On 1/31/18 2:18 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >>> Here’s the CL ad: >>> >>> https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/400e-mercedes-benz-w124-m119/6456318662.html >>> >>> I posted a link to current photos yesterday: >>> >>> http://penoff.com/Penoff.com/PhotoDump.html >>> >>> He had listed this on Benzworld a while back starting at $2k or thereabouts >>> with no takers. It’s had all the requisite 1993 vintage/M119 stuff done to >>> it, but needs a lower engine harness rebuild (easy for someone with basic >>> soldering and mechanical skills) and the ASR sorted out - also a fairly >>> easy fix once some troubleshooting can be done. Heck! if someone bought >>> this and shipped me the harness, I would rebuilt it for the cost of >>> shipping. It’s easy if you’ve got the stuff. >>> >>> I’m out at this point. As stated by the time I have the purchase price and >>> shipping ($450) into it I’ll be upside down trying to get everything >>> sorted, as it has a bunch of minor things like rear window regulator and >>> wonky antenna, to name a few, that need to be addressed. My Martha >>> tendencies would require that I address it all, which would not make good >>> fiscal sense in the long term. >>> >>> This is a bad*ss car with a 4 liter M119 in it, and besides being >>> surprisingly frugal on fuel for a V8, it will blow the doors off of about >>> anything else on the street today. >>> >>> I would bet if you walked up with $750/$800 right now he would take it. >>> For that and not hav > _______________________________________ > http://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 > _______________________________________ http://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
