hmmmm. First thing I would look at is the wiring (like my 95SL600) that
features the biodegradable insulation. My guess is that is the likely
culprit, shorting wires, but the coil packs (all one assembly, $$$$) can
go bad. The throttle body actuators (electronic controllers, one master
one slave, can be rebuilt, some Russian guy does them) go flaky too but
that wouldn't be a "miss." The wiring harnesses can be rebuilt if you
have the inclination, or there are used ones around.
The distributors (there are 2, one for each bank) get funky too. Not a
hard or expensive fix but another easy thing to check.
See if you can get it cheap, might not be anything too difficult to
resolve, and the M120 is VERY entertaining! The engine itself is solid,
the electronics can be wonky. I wouldn't go more than $1500 if you can
get it started and running, however badly, $1000 if not, recognizing it
could be a money pit. Note too that you will have hydraulic suspension
to deal with, that can be a total PITA. These are extremely complex
cars and the S class more so than the SL as it has all kinds of tricks
in the interior.
Send pics so I can live vicariously!
--FT
On 3/10/21 9:38 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
On a cross city run yesterday I noticed diesel prices in Phoenix are now
well North of the $ 3 mark... best was $3,09 ... highest I saw was $3.29
with gas running more in the $3.20+ range.
So, fuel prices are clearly in an upward spike.
On that note. I went to look at a 1994 S600 V12 Sedan with 76,000 miles
that has been setting for 3 years. It ran when parked because of a "miss in
the engine"...
Anyone here have any words of wisdom about what that might be? Other than
expensive? Did not attempt to start it, just gave it a look over. no body
damage, clear coat on hood and roof needs redone. Ask was $2K... we're
"talking about that".
I seem to recall something with plugs was a common issue on v12. and parts
were $1,000 per side for coil packs.
Thoughts, advise? [running shoes are in the tool kit, btw.]
On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 6:28 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
2.2l or 2.5? I really liked my '85 190D 2.2l 5spd, I really didn't like
the auto. I don't really like automatic transmission cars anyway so I'm
probably just biased.
Best mpg I ever got was 43. I could probably do better now, better tires
would probably help, I was short on cash back then so I just ran cheap
bologna skins.
I've got a few 190D parts still, one headlight surround (with fog light)
and one tail light, some other stuff too. Anybody wants 'em they can have
them for shipping. If you wanted to come to MA I'd make breakfast...
-Curt
On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 10:30:10 PM EST, Kaleb Striplin via
Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
I have this 190D 5 speed I got running but have not quite finished up
yet. I think the only thing it needs is to replace the windshield and
get the cruise control going. With fuel prices skyrocketing, perhaps
now is the time to put it into service for myself rather than selling
it. Or perhaps now is the time to sell if as people will pay lots for
it due to said high prices.
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