These thoughts went through my head when I seized my engine (hole poked in pan). I just felt that if the pistons seized, then maybe the crank seized too, or the valves had issues, or you name it. So, I just chickened out and went for a used engine transplant. And considered a rebuilt new engine too. It's all matter of time and money, isn't it? What would you advise an owner if he pulled into your shop with your sob story?
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 1:28 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Source for 616 piston rings?
WELCOME HOME BEN ! .
I can't imagine using any cut price rings in a Diesel engine .
IIRC , the cylinder liners are dry , this means you need a machine shop to press them out and the new ones in then it'll need a clean up bore to make it proper .
I've overhauled a _lot_ of old engines by picking & choosing amongst the cores then fitting new bearings , seals and piston rings . this is *very* DIY do0-able .
If you compression test them before taking the heads off , you'll prolly find a good used head that only needs the vasatly superior up graded valve guide seals to make it right as rain .
-Nate
Ben Pender wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> Looking for a set of reasonably-priced piston rings for my new-to-me '82 240D. Would anyone know of a source?
>
> Also, what's the group's thoughts on replacing cylinder liners?
>
> The previous owner wasn't vigilant with regard to oil leaks and allowed the engine to seize. I pulled 2 good core engines from my local pick-n-pull. I was going to do main & rod bearings and piston rings in the better of the two (as determined by compression tests) and drop it in and, depending on how that runs, save some more $$$ and build a nice engine for it.
>
> My 240 is a really nice car in almost mint condition, except for the engine. It's a 4 speed car.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Regards,
> Ben Pender
> Decherd, TN
>
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K) Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
Mary (195K) Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 1:28 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Source for 616 piston rings?
WELCOME HOME BEN ! .
I can't imagine using any cut price rings in a Diesel engine .
IIRC , the cylinder liners are dry , this means you need a machine shop to press them out and the new ones in then it'll need a clean up bore to make it proper .
I've overhauled a _lot_ of old engines by picking & choosing amongst the cores then fitting new bearings , seals and piston rings . this is *very* DIY do0-able .
If you compression test them before taking the heads off , you'll prolly find a good used head that only needs the vasatly superior up graded valve guide seals to make it right as rain .
-Nate
Ben Pender wrote:
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> Looking for a set of reasonably-priced piston rings for my new-to-me '82 240D. Would anyone know of a source?
>
> Also, what's the group's thoughts on replacing cylinder liners?
>
> The previous owner wasn't vigilant with regard to oil leaks and allowed the engine to seize. I pulled 2 good core engines from my local pick-n-pull. I was going to do main & rod bearings and piston rings in the better of the two (as determined by compression tests) and drop it in and, depending on how that runs, save some more $$$ and build a nice engine for it.
>
> My 240 is a really nice car in almost mint condition, except for the engine. It's a 4 speed car.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Regards,
> Ben Pender
> Decherd, TN
>
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