Randy wrote:
"How about the timing gears? The earlier ones needed them at about 100K miles if I recall." Absolutely not. 1985-87 3.8 engines had some minor timing chain/gear problems (mostly just 85 -86). But, in 1988 when the 3800 was actually called the 3800 rather than just a 3.8 (the later engine came with an improved harmonic balancer), it did not have timing chain and gear problems. I have seen dozens of 3800's with 300,000 miles and did not have any issues with the chain or gears. The only think to avoid is the 3800 in the 2000-2003 GM cars IF they have not had the intake gasket replaced with the updated aluminum gasket rather than the original plastic. Most of them were replaced under warranty or did not last longer than 60,000 miles. In 94, this car had the good intake design. 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
