1991 350SD F/S
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The seller did not mention if the veh. is still on the original engine. Anyone who knows anything about these 350SD's knows that these 6 cly. diesel engines self destruct after so many miles. They were known as " rod benders ".This is the only MB diesel engine I would stay away from.
I'm sure others will chime in shortly on this.
I'm sure others will chime in shortly on this.
Just the 6cylinders? Or just 350's?
'82 Euro 500SEL, '85 Euro 500SEC AMG WB Cabriolet,'86 Euro 500SEC RUF
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The 350 IS a 6 cylinder and were notorious for bending rods. I know of one in my area that the owner hasn't had any problems with at all. In fact there is a picture of it in the SoCAL GTG and Drive thread. I don't remember how many miles he has on it but it is a very nice looking car and he kept up with me on the last two SoCAL GTG and Drives.
I guess that there are exceptions to the rule.
That said the 300 SD's and SDL's were a great engine. (6 CYL diesels.)
I guess that there are exceptions to the rule.
That said the 300 SD's and SDL's were a great engine. (6 CYL diesels.)
I think after 18 years and 228K miles...if the rods haven't bent by now, when do you all think they will, and why now? Or the engine has been replaced, making this a moot issue.
"Please don't scam me with a phoney cashier's cheque."
Drat! He foiled my scheme.
Way to be specific, I guess. KBB? Now he's just being silly...
Drat! He foiled my scheme.
Way to be specific, I guess. KBB? Now he's just being silly...
I don't think we got the 350's in Europe and I read about that problem on wiki but could you be a bit more specific about what just happens under the hood when it all goes terribly wrong?
Thanks in advance.
Actually a well known problem on Craigslist...usually West African scammers trying to get lucky.
craigslist | about > scams
Oh I know all about those. But as-if any scammer is going to heed preferences from the seller. I actually got one when I listed my '77 300D.
"Please for you to send Item to my address, and I to return payment with cheque"
Uh, yeah...sure...whatever you say...
I always make them send the check to set them back for the fees and postage...I give the address for the head of the local fraud unit (clearly stated as the address of the local fraud unit). Then I usually receive emails why the scammer has not received his cut/my deposit of his fraudulent check, going from impatient, to threatening, to finally pleading, to nothing. I love it.
punch in " rod bender(s) " in the search area up on top and you will have your answer to your question.I don't think we got the 350's in Europe and I read about that problem on wiki but could you be a bit more specific about what just happens under the hood when it all goes terribly wrong?
Thanks in advance.
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