questions on '82 230

Hi again,<br> <br> European cars do not have a VIN dash plate. <br> The European W123 cars were very basic, power windows, alloy wheels etc. were all options.<br> <br> The 230E engine has the black 'coated' rocker cover, where the older 230 4-cylinder carb. engine has a 'metal' rocker cover, if I remember correctly.<br> <br> Some items to check for on the 230E….<br> Rust round the rear arches and boot floor.<br> Blocked drainage holes where the bonnet hinges fold, these lead to a pipe behind the front wheels which can easily be kept clear by poking a long s/driver up occasionally. <br> Water getting into the boot through cracked rear light or boot/light seals. There’s a drain plug on either side and also one in spare wheel well. It's also worth removing the plastic boot lining and coating with wax-oil.<br> There’s a small oil ring in the front of the rocker cover which often leeks causing the p/steering & drive belts to slip.<br> <br> Don’t know what the US specs are, but the UK ones are;<br> W123 230E 3-speed Auto<br> 2299cc OHC<br> 136bhp DIN @ 5100rpm<br> 148Ib/ft @ 3500rpm<br> Max speed – 106mph<br> 0-60 – 12.9secs<br> Stand ¼ mile – 18.6secs<br> Overall fuel consumption – 24mpg<br> Power steering standard from September 1982.<br> <br> Jay.<br> <br> '61 MB 220SEb coupe<br> '73 MB 230/6 LWB<br> '83 MB 230CE coupe<br> '94 Audi 80 1.6TD<br>