Local dealer quoted me $140 for a rod, then charged me $190 when I went to pick it up. I replaced 3 lifters and a few bolts and got to buy lots of new tools that I'll never use again. Overall it was a good experience. Cylinders were okay. But I know it is a ticking time bomb because there was no way to grind off enough metal to match the weight of the other rods. Probably should have replaced all of them - but there are about 20 other things that should have been replaced as well which would have cost $1000's more. When it finally dies I will put in a new engine.
-Dave Walton On 11/8/07, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Are the rod bender motors fixable or is it just a matter of the cost of doing > it? For example, if the rods are bent > and the cylinder worn oval, can it be bored or sleeved? If you have one that > appears to be alright is it wise to > fix it before it gets worse or is it considered hopeless? > > Randy > > > > _______________________________________ > 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
