Q: what are weak/strong points in 560 SEC

Get the car on a lift and check for leaks at head gaskets and rear maion crankshaft seal (oil); transmission front seals (ATF); road test for good ride (hydraulic suspension); check A/C, other accessories, and probe for rust under the rear windshield gasket at bottom and sides.

Bill Ditmire Ditmire Motorworks,Inc.

And one of the most important things.....find out when and if the timing chain and rails and associated parts have been replaced. These should be done every 100,000 miles or 10 years. The chains can stretch and jump a link or break....the other pieces just get brittle with age. And if that chain breaks you will be replacing valves, pistons, etc. a very expensive fix. Try to buy a car that has all the service paperwork. Regular oil changes are the key to keeping the MB engines running properly and keeping wear to a minimum. It is a simple thing but many owners just don't take the time or spend the money to do it, especially on used MBs.

Richard J. Sexton (At work) schrieb zum Thema "Re: what are weak/strong points in 560 SEC" in alt.auto.mercedes:

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Steffen

Any late 80's 560 SEC is worth buying. There is a trove of info on the SEC forum and it's leader Dr. Satish Tumalla. pkmaven