You’d have to scan it to figure out exactly what the issue is. Some mech might have just said this, or the seller doesn’t really understand. A scanner is an excellent negotiator.
--FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 7, 2022, at 5:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Anyone know if a "camshaft sensor" (possibly crankshaft sensor?) is am > involved job? Possible driveway repair and drive it home? Or if I'd need to > plan on trailering it? I'm guessing it's not a very easy job because why > wouldn't he just get it fixed if it's easy? > > I'm wondering if $4K cash would get this and be a reasonably safe bet? > > > >> On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, at 14:47, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> Accoring to the VIN it has engine 271.860 engine which appears to be a >> 4-cylinder turbocharged gasoline-direct-injection engine. >> >> Wikipedia does not mention any issues or problems with the M271 family. >> >> >>> On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, at 14:36, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >>> That would likely be a very good deal unless those engines are prone to >>> cam issues like the 350s. I don't know anything about them. >>> >>> -_FT >>> >>> On 9/6/22 2:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >>>> Hm indeed. >>>> >>>> Are those seat covers or is that quilted stitching the factory styling? >>>> >>>> What are the other common issues with these? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Tue, Sep 6, 2022, at 13:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/portland-2014-mercedes-c250/7530593009.html >>>>> >>>>> Crankshaft position sensor or a camshaft position sensor and Bob's your >>>>> uncle. >>>>> >>>>> Rick > > _______________________________________ > 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
