The 560SEL is a great car. The timing chain and valve guide seals should be replaced, I usually do both at the same time. Also replace timing chain guides when doing timing chain regardless of what they look like. The second timing chain will need to be replaced around 100-120k miles. I personally think they wear quicker than OEM.
The hydraulic suspension sometimes gives problems. The most common is a leaking line that runs from front of car to rear. Other than that the car is a W126 gasser and has the same problems as most. Specifically you will need to check alternator brushes every 50k miles. Around 170k you might want to replace water pump. Around 120k you will want to replace guide rod bushings/bearings, tie rod ends, idler arm, shocks, and lower ball joints. Also the sway bar links in rear need replaced about every 100k when you start hearing clicking in rear. Trampas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 7:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560sel quick tips? Thats the 4.2 that has that problem Frank Pembleton wrote: > I seem to remember that on these engines one camshaft wears more quickly > than the other. Don't a$k me how I know. > > But that was on an M117.986. > The 560SEL should have an M117.968! > > _____________________ > Frank Pembleton > Manchester, MO > KLEB FOR PREZ!! > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Steve MacSween > Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 10:34 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] 560sel quick tips? > > Seeing as it does appear that my SD's motor has expired, and seeing as I > need a vehicle on a daily basis, I may end up buying another car quick. > > I have a line on an 89? 560sel, cosmetically wonderful (of course) but > unfortunately it has been sitting for about two years and started only > infrequently during that time. The guy selling it (agent for the PO, a > wealthy local resort owner) admits the valve seals are bad and it smokes > when cold. Beyond that it's the usual Sgt. Shultz routine. > > In all my years on the lists I've been a diesel guy so I pretty much ignored > V8 talk. I DO know to check if the chains have been done, and the state of > the exhaust and cats, and other obvious stuff for a parked car like the > waterpump, belts, alternator, stuff that may have accelerated decrepitude > from sitting. > > Another other points? > > It's a kicking good deal BUT we all know the way that goes.... > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
