the 500SEL/SEC wont have SLS, that came in the 560, in the US anyway ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 500 SEL/SEC
> Nothing really special, I don't think. May have SLS in the rear, check > for leaking struts, those cost the earth. Prone to rusted out rear > control arms ($900 or so), can't tell till they bust and the shock > bangs around. > > Front end is typical W126, no more or less problems than usual. > > Check the timing chain, it may be due for one. Not a problem like the > 420 or 380, but you don't want to have to do a valve job any sooner > than 250,000. > > Excessive oil consumption and blue smoke on startup is usually just bad > valve stem seals, not expensive. > > AC could be just a blow seal on the compressor manifold, could be a > dead compressor (read expensive there), you will have to investigate. > May also be just a bad compressor seal or a dead KLIMA relay. > > Look for rust on the lower corners of the rear window, this is a know > trouble spot. Not horribly expensive to repair, but must be done or > the trunk fills with water, etc. > > Engine is bulletproof unless you seriously overheat it or never change > the oil. Not a problem to work on as it will have the inserts for the > head bolts already. May need valves/cams at around 250,000 miles if > run on dino oil, probably nothing if run on Mobil 1. > > Peter > > > _______________________________________ > 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 > >
