[MBZ] '91 300D purchase inspection

[Kevin]

Eh, 602s (like that 91 300D will have) aren't known for cracking heads.
Sometimes, they'll blow a head gasket between the chain vault and #1 causing
massive oil consumption and a good deal of smoke. The head casting numbers
you listed were for 603 engines.

FWIW, neither of my 603s that cracked heads put coolant into the oil or
oil into the coolant. 

K

On Fri, May 12, 2006 at 06:02:43PM -0400, Sunil Hari wrote:
> make sure the A/C works, and that the sunroof tilts and slides properly.
> Look for transmission flare, and possibly filmy oil (if the head is cracked
> and leaking coolant into the oil).  Look at the head markings for the
> version number (#14 = bad, >17 = good) and ask if it's ever overheated.
> 
> If it handles like a good 123 car, it needs major suspension work.
> 
> Also, how much are you planning to offer?
> 
> On 5/12/06, Luther Gulseth <luther at gulseth.net> wrote:
> >
> > I'm going to look at a '91 300D that smokes.  What things should I look
> > for on this car before making an offer?  It has 235kmi, clean body, no rust
> > or dents (just parking lot dings) and the interior is clean and everything
> > works.  Suggestions welcome.  TIA all.