Marshall stated that the factory rebuilt replacement engine solved the bent rod issue. This does not keep an independent from purchasing the redesigned rods & rebuilding an engine that will last just as long.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 5:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bad motor and its still going for this much? Allan wrote: "Meanwhile that 350SD with the new motor sits below $4K..." http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2601984253 55 If I had an extra 5K (and if I could confirm that it really is a FACTORY rebuild) I would snatch that car up. Didn't Marshall always say that even if these cars were rebuilt by anyone but the factory 80% of them would fail again? Donald H. Snook _______________________________________ 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1207 - Release Date: 1/2/2008 11:29 AM _______________________________________ 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