[MBZ] W140

[Peter T. Arnold]

On Thu, 11 May 2006 23:37:16 -0400, you wrote:

>To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <Mercedes at striplin.net>
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140
>From: "dave walton" <walton.dave at gmail.com>
>Date: Thu, 11 May 2006 23:37:16 -0400
>
>Are there any common expensive maintenance items to look out for with an 87
>300SDL?
>
>Thanks
>
>-Dave Walton
>94S350, 99E300
 From my limited experience.
My 19 year old 300SDL should has had the following replaced/serviced
to date.

1)  Sun Roof issues with the "Angles"  Budget $850 {not done yet)
2) Radiator, Water pump R&R  Budget $300 for parts
3) Master Cylinder, Calipers, Hoses, Rotors  all around  Budget $400
for Parts
4)  Bilsteins Shocks  Budget $330 Parts
5)  Front Seat Springs and Pads Budget $200/Side
6) Exhaust System Complete  Budget $300
7) New Lifters Budget $1200
8) Rear Suspension rubber was about $150.

Car presently needs paint and sunroof repair.  It is a very good road
car!



--

Regards,

Peter T. Arnold

1987 300SDL  24KMI
1995 F-250 PowerChoke  19Kmi
1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen
Wife has a Cruizer, 80 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that is!