Re: [MBZ] '79 450SEL with fuel problems
All the rubber bits that seal the injection/intake system? Fuel distributer? On 6/21/07, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: '79 mercedes 450 sel, v8.update: silver with blue leather interior. body straight, interior all good , needs paint and fuel system parts , can start and hear run. odometer is at 130+k mi. call mike @ 904 379-9552 or 545-8183. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/356791769.html This is cheap enough that I might take a look. What problems should I be looking for in a W116 ? I fear the 'update v8' might mean a Chevy engine? He doesn't say what fuel parts it needs - any thoughts? Thanks - . BillR -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. -James Madison '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] '79 450SEL with fuel problems
Well its probably going to need ALOT of work, fuel parts probably means it needs a new fuel pump, fuel tank removed and cleaned out, maybe a fuel distributor. Rust is a major problem on those cars. In the end, if you sort it out you will probably have a $900 car when you are done. BillR wrote: '79 mercedes 450 sel, v8.update: silver with blue leather interior. body straight, interior all good , needs paint and fuel system parts , can start and hear run. odometer is at 130+k mi. call mike @ 904 379-9552 or 545-8183. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/356791769.html This is cheap enough that I might take a look. What problems should I be looking for in a W116 ? I fear the 'update v8' might mean a Chevy engine? He doesn't say what fuel parts it needs - any thoughts? Thanks - . BillR ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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
Re: [MBZ] '79 450SEL with fuel problems
That's what I need to know. I am just looking for something for my daughter to drive until I can buy the 300 SEL from Donald. Here is the owner's reply to my questions: Hey, Bill, The update wasn't referring to the engine. That was an information update for the ad. The engine is the original. The fuel system problem is from the gas going stale. The car sat in a shop for a couple of years. I have no idea what the gas mileage was like, but it probably wasn't all that good with that huge V8. When I keep a steady feed going into the air valve, it runs good and sounds good. As for a history, I can only vouch for the past 3 years. I bought it to fix up for myself, but am moving up north and can't take it w/ me. By the looks of the car, it had a pretty easy life and was just parked and forgotten. The interior is in good condition. No rips or tears. Just needs to be cleaned. The floor mats and carpet also look good. It needs a paint job, but the body is straight. Now, it has a flat tire, but shouldn't be any problem to move. Come out and take a look, Bill, I think you will like it for $750 cash. If interested, give me a call @ 904 619-9859. Thanks, Metal Mike Thoughts everyone? Thanks - Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 10:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] '79 450SEL with fuel problems Well its probably going to need ALOT of work, fuel parts probably means it needs a new fuel pump, fuel tank removed and cleaned out, maybe a fuel distributor. Rust is a major problem on those cars. In the end, if you sort it out you will probably have a $900 car when you are done. BillR wrote: '79 mercedes 450 sel, v8.update: silver with blue leather interior. body straight, interior all good , needs paint and fuel system parts , can start and hear run. odometer is at 130+k mi. call mike @ 904 379-9552 or 545-8183. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/356791769.html This is cheap enough that I might take a look. What problems should I be looking for in a W116 ? I fear the 'update v8' might mean a Chevy engine? He doesn't say what fuel parts it needs - any thoughts? Thanks - . BillR ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] '79 450SEL with fuel problems
Fuel pump is shot, or the air flow meter flap is stuck, it has no fuel delivery (could just be a fuel pump relay, too). Might be a big vac leak as well (torn boot between airflow meter and throttle body) At least it's not blowing huge black smoke clouds, that means a new fuel distributor! Peter ___ 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
