Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender? Problem areas that come to mind are the engine and glow plug wiring harness. The insulation tends to break down and expose the copper

Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-06 Thread harry watkins
Thanks Kaleb Not sure what Rudy will do when he gets to the car but he was sure glad to get all the info this list provided. He said Tom, at Rusty's had told him about the wiring harness. At least he is better armed than before. Harry ___

[MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-05 Thread harry watkins
A friend I just called about something else said he was in Florida. He said I've got my trailer and going to look at a 94 350S with 100K miles. When I asked what it was he said an MB diesel. Its probably an SDL, I explained about rod benders and told him I would ask the class and call him

Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-05 Thread dave walton
Yes, it's a rod bender. Take the title to any MB Dealer and they can tell you if the engine was replaced under warranty. The long-body version of that vehicle (93-94 S350) was not sold in the US. I'll pay $500 if it runs. -Dave Walton On Wed, Aug 5, 2009 at 3:32 PM, harry

Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-05 Thread harry watkins
Dave Is this a 140? Harry - Original Message - From: dave walton walton.d...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender? Yes, it's a rod bender. Take the title to any

Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-05 Thread dave walton
: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender? Yes, it's a rod bender. Take the title to any MB Dealer and they can tell you if the engine was replaced under warranty. The long-body version of that vehicle (93-94 S350) was not sold in the US. I'll pay

Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-05 Thread Mitch Haley
harry watkins wrote: Dave Is this a 140? Yep. Here's the mpg numbers for 1994: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorCompareSideBySidePopUp.jsp?column=1id=11082 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-05 Thread dave walton
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender? Yes, it's a rod bender. Take the title to any MB Dealer and they can tell you if the engine was replaced under warranty. The long-body version of that vehicle (93-94 S350

Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender?

2009-08-05 Thread harry watkins
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 2:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Quick, is a 94 350 SDL a rod bender? Problem areas that come to mind are the engine and glow plug wiring harness. The insulation tends to break down and expose the copper. The AC evaporator tends to leak and requires