Bluefang
I really do not have anything against alloy motors - I have 3 other cars in my pool (all JA's) with alloy motors which have served me (and my family) very well. As I have mentioned before I am staying away from '76+ for aforementioned inspection reasons. In most likelihood I might be all wrong about '80's 560. I did read about single vs. double row timing chain fiasco in early 380SL. Also, I have read couple of articles regarding heli-coiling head bolt engine block threads in alloy motors! So, how often do you have to pull heads for a valve job???
Tomorrow, I'll take a look at another '75 450SL - this one is a bit better, but it looks like it will need paint job (it is not rusty bucket), seat, carpet and some interior peaces.
I'll start another thread once I have a chance to look over car in detail.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/vint...ml#post3234436
Happy New Year everybody!
//RF
