Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

[Peter Merle]

2009/3/25 OK Don 

> I always considered that time as dedicated to letting the fuel pump get the
> system up to ooperating pressure before starting the car.
> Same sequence as the Diesels - get in, turn key on, curse the buzzer,
> fasten
> seat belt, start the car.
>
>  . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait to glow before starting
> > !
> > --
> > OK Don
> > W124 Diesels
> > KD5NRO



Yes I like that one , its has a similar feeling!
PEter


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Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

[Wonko the Sane]

It is difficult. I still find myself waiting for pre-glow on my 300E. No
joke!

On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 12:56 PM, Peter Merle  wrote:

> After having lived on MB diesels ranging from the 180D ponton to the W124
> 300D I will probably take the plunge and buy a W126 280SE. ( The car is low
> mileage 5miles ) . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait to
> glow before starting ! I might have to see a therapist !  Seriously what
> issues are there with the M110 ( euro ) version and the W126 drivetrain.
> Thanks
> Peter
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Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

[OK Don]

I always considered that time as dedicated to letting the fuel pump get the
system up to ooperating pressure before starting the car.
Same sequence as the Diesels - get in, turn key on, curse the buzzer, fasten
seat belt, start the car.

 . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait to glow before starting
> !
> --
> OK Don
> W124 Diesels
> KD5NRO
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Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

[Mitch Haley]

Would this be CIS?
Big $$ trouble with fuel distributor or warm up regulator if you leave one of 
those sitting unused, especially with the short shelf life that modern gasoline 
has.


Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

[Tom Hargrave]

I've had two 280 engines, one in a 75 280 and the other in a 78 280CE. Both
engines were sensitive to fuel quality and needed mid-grade minimum. My
oldest Son had a 1979 280E and he loved the car.

Also, I'll second the oil leak issues. But my leaks were not caused by the
cam cover, they coming from the gasket between the cam carrier & head. This
one's a pain to fix.

Valve lash is not that hard providing you own the correct crowsfoot wrench.
Some angles are impossible with standard hand tools.

Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Peter Frederick
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 1:21 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

Noisy valve train and leaky valve cover gaskets are the only things I know
of.  Mechanical lash, you have to adjust valves all the time, and it's
impossible to get it really quiet.

I've heard valve timing is a pain to set, but otherwise it's as robust as
any Benz gasser.  Probably a gas hog, too.

Your diesels are faster, though.

Peter

-Original Message-
>From: tyler 
>Sent: Mar 24, 2009 2:12 PM
>To: Mercedes Discussion List 
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126
>
>I had an M110 W123 once. About an hour after I bought it, I got out my 
>stethoscope to try and find the source of a tapping/clicking sound in 
>the motor while idling. It was elusive, so I revved the engine a bit at 
>idle, and the motor went "bang" and instantly stopped rotating. When I 
>moved the car, there was a pile of aluminum shards on the ground under 
>the engine bay. My best guess is that the oil pump failed, and the 
>engine threw a rod.
>
>Just thought I'd share my (first and last) M110 experience It seems 
>like they would make for a very powerful and smooth car if the engine is 
>in good shape.
>
>Tyler
>
>Peter Merle wrote:
>> After having lived on MB diesels ranging from the 180D ponton to the W124
>> 300D I will probably take the plunge and buy a W126 280SE. ( The car is
low
>> mileage 5miles ) . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait
to
>> glow before starting ! I might have to see a therapist !  Seriously what
>> issues are there with the M110 ( euro ) version and the W126 drivetrain.
>> Thanks
>> Peter
>>   
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Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

[Alex Chamberlain]

On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 11:21 AM, Peter Frederick  wrote:
> Your diesels are faster, though.

Not faster than an M110 Euro, even in the 126 chassis!  180+ hp and
equal torque, not 120 or whatever the emasculated American version put
out.

Alex

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Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

[Peter Frederick]

Noisy valve train and leaky valve cover gaskets are the only things I know of.  
Mechanical lash, you have to adjust valves all the time, and it's impossible to 
get it really quiet.

I've heard valve timing is a pain to set, but otherwise it's as robust as any 
Benz gasser.  Probably a gas hog, too.

Your diesels are faster, though.

Peter

-Original Message-
>From: tyler 
>Sent: Mar 24, 2009 2:12 PM
>To: Mercedes Discussion List 
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126
>
>I had an M110 W123 once. About an hour after I bought it, I got out my 
>stethoscope to try and find the source of a tapping/clicking sound in 
>the motor while idling. It was elusive, so I revved the engine a bit at 
>idle, and the motor went "bang" and instantly stopped rotating. When I 
>moved the car, there was a pile of aluminum shards on the ground under 
>the engine bay. My best guess is that the oil pump failed, and the 
>engine threw a rod.
>
>Just thought I'd share my (first and last) M110 experience It seems 
>like they would make for a very powerful and smooth car if the engine is 
>in good shape.
>
>Tyler
>
>Peter Merle wrote:
>> After having lived on MB diesels ranging from the 180D ponton to the W124
>> 300D I will probably take the plunge and buy a W126 280SE. ( The car is low
>> mileage 5miles ) . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait to
>> glow before starting ! I might have to see a therapist !  Seriously what
>> issues are there with the M110 ( euro ) version and the W126 drivetrain.
>> Thanks
>> Peter
>>   
>
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Re: [MBZ] 280SE W126

[tyler]

I had an M110 W123 once. About an hour after I bought it, I got out my 
stethoscope to try and find the source of a tapping/clicking sound in 
the motor while idling. It was elusive, so I revved the engine a bit at 
idle, and the motor went "bang" and instantly stopped rotating. When I 
moved the car, there was a pile of aluminum shards on the ground under 
the engine bay. My best guess is that the oil pump failed, and the 
engine threw a rod.


Just thought I'd share my (first and last) M110 experience It seems 
like they would make for a very powerful and smooth car if the engine is 
in good shape.


Tyler

Peter Merle wrote:

After having lived on MB diesels ranging from the 180D ponton to the W124
300D I will probably take the plunge and buy a W126 280SE. ( The car is low
mileage 5miles ) . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait to
glow before starting ! I might have to see a therapist !  Seriously what
issues are there with the M110 ( euro ) version and the W126 drivetrain.
Thanks
Peter
  


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[MBZ] 280SE W126

[Peter Merle]

After having lived on MB diesels ranging from the 180D ponton to the W124
300D I will probably take the plunge and buy a W126 280SE. ( The car is low
mileage 5miles ) . Firstly how does one adapt to not having to wait to
glow before starting ! I might have to see a therapist !  Seriously what
issues are there with the M110 ( euro ) version and the W126 drivetrain.
Thanks
Peter
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