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FS: 1998 W210 E300TD Proj Car

815 views 7 replies 6 participants last post by  260e crusier 
#1 ·
$1000 OBO
285k miles

Recently cracked a piston and now cylinder 3 is leaking oil badly. Posting here as a project car for someone.

Before the piston went bad...

New tires within last 5K miles
New Water Pump within last 20K miles
New Alternator within last 50K miles
New glow plug on cylinder 4 at 220K mile mark

Body has a fair bit of rust and rear bumper needs to be replaced. I already have a used bumper sourced and paid for - just need to have a body shop re-spray and install.
 
#3 ·
Honestly, I think I got into the throttle a little too hard before she had enough time to properly warm up. Based on symptoms, we think either cracked piston or bad ring. Either way, a full rebuild is in order.

Forgot to mention I have Blackstone oil analysis records since I purchased at 215K miles. I can provide if anyone wants to see them. They all pointed to a healthy motor - I was running about 15K mile intervals with Rotella T6.
 
#5 ·
That's good price on parts donor if it is in decent shape beside the engine.
Still with no location and no pictures the add is worthless.
MB diesels don't crack pistons just becouse, so I would be interested in finding what is it as well, but sounds like that might to to new owner.
 
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