I bought a 1986 300 SL in very rough shape. A tree fell on it and crushed the top. This, unfortunately, is not its biggest problem. It has been partially disassembled, but some of the parts are still with it. I'll post pictures later, but you're not going to like them; I know I don't.
The previous owner says it has been sitting for about 3 years and it was running when it was parked.
The oil is clean on the dip stick. I want to get this car to running, but I am not sure if I would ever want to get it to roadworthy condition. My plan is to start by chafing the oil, turning the engine by hand, and then inspecting and fixing the fuel system before I try to start it.
The car has an in-line 6 with fuel injection. Do people have experience resurrecting these engines after the engine has extensive periods of sitting around?
The previous owner says it has been sitting for about 3 years and it was running when it was parked.
The oil is clean on the dip stick. I want to get this car to running, but I am not sure if I would ever want to get it to roadworthy condition. My plan is to start by chafing the oil, turning the engine by hand, and then inspecting and fixing the fuel system before I try to start it.
The car has an in-line 6 with fuel injection. Do people have experience resurrecting these engines after the engine has extensive periods of sitting around?