Welcome to the list William. What kind of pressure test did the mechanic do? How much antifreeze does the top off take and how often (miles? days?)
Harry On 9/1/07, William Tisdal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Dear Forum, > > I have a 1986 300SDL with 161,000 miles. I am experiencing some pressure > in > the overflow/antifreeze reserve which is indicative of a cracked head or > blowing head gasket. > I have owned 4 of these cars, but never experienced this until now. The > car > occasional smokes ever so little upon starting. I have not experienced > water > in the oil as of yet, but may be seeing a slight bit of oil in the > antifreeze reservoir(I haven't anaylized yet. The antifreeze top off is > every few months. Can anyone share their experiences and/or > recommendations. I don't think I want to try Bar's head repair. I had a > pressure test done by a mechanic, his rsponse was simply, some pressure, > possible exhaust gases buliding up.,just drive and watch it, could go > 100,000 miles. Another person > said I must put a new head, it is probably cracked. The car has never run > any better, and I would love to keep it as I have accumulated over 1 > million > miles in these cars. Suggestions? > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get the device you want, with the Hotmail(r) you love. > http://www.windowsmobile.com/hotmailmobile?ocid=MobileHMTagline_1 > > > > _______________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________ 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
