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larryj · 04-10-2012, 02:48 PM

......at me, but I've got a question. I noticed an abnormal amount of moisture vapor exiting the 400E's exhaust. Probably a "seeping" head gasket I presume (no water in the oil, no oil in the water). How's about a bottle of Bar's Leaks HG-1? I have heard (really, seriously) several favorable comments and no negatives, about this particular product. I would just use it until I have time to remove and refurbish the heads, probably in 4-6 months from now.

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ptoro01 · 04-10-2012, 03:29 PM

I'll throw a question at ya...does your coolant fizz? It should be pressurized but after you open the cap, hear the hiss, and then, does it continue to fizz like soda??

If you have water going into the cylinders, you'll have gasses going into coolant..

Short drives along with high humidity would do that. Nothing a call to ghostbuster's couldn't take care of...

BENZITCH · 04-10-2012, 04:09 PM

I agree! Take it out, drive it like you don't own it for an hour, than look for water from the exhaust. It is most likely condensation from the metal heating up in the exhaust system.

larryj · 04-13-2012, 08:09 PM

Did you know that a 400E will run over 130mph?
Oh, and it doesn't "leak" water any more.
It does, however, cringe when it sees me coming, now.
Amazing thing, these old 400E's, they ride just as adroitly at 130 as they do at 30. TOTAL command of the road, like no other automobile that I have ever driven!
Thank you for your help.

PaulX608 · 04-13-2012, 09:41 PM

I had a '93 400E as my daily driver for 6 years until it was smashed by a careless driver in January. It would, indeed, cruise at 130 like a dream. Mine also hit the 150 MPH limiter like my foot slipped off the gas. Best car I ever owned. I know the 500E is the one all the collectors want, but the 400E is such a great car and can still be had for decent money. If you end up buying it, enjoy it. I sure miss mine

Edit: Oops, I must have been reading part of another thread and thought this was a car you were looking at buying instead of one you already own. In that case, KEEP enjoying it! They are awesome!

04-10-2012, 03:29 PM	#2
ptoro01 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 406 Drives: 86 W124	I'll throw a question at ya...does your coolant fizz? It should be pressurized but after you open the cap, hear the hiss, and then, does it continue to fizz like soda?? If you have water going into the cylinders, you'll have gasses going into coolant.. Short drives along with high humidity would do that. Nothing a call to ghostbuster's couldn't take care of... __________________ 86 300e, 192k, Smoke Silver/Palominohhh

04-13-2012, 08:09 PM	#4
larryj Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 32 Drives: 2004 SLK 230, 1992 300E & 400E	Thank you, gentlemen, for your replys. Did you know that a 400E will run over 130mph? Oh, and it doesn't "leak" water any more. It does, however, cringe when it sees me coming, now. Amazing thing, these old 400E's, they ride just as adroitly at 130 as they do at 30. TOTAL command of the road, like no other automobile that I have ever driven! Thank you for your help.

04-13-2012, 09:41 PM	#5
PaulX608 Super Member 2001 BMW 7-Series My Garage Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Manassas, VA, USA Posts: 718 Drives: 2001 740iL, 2004 ML350	I had a '93 400E as my daily driver for 6 years until it was smashed by a careless driver in January. It would, indeed, cruise at 130 like a dream. Mine also hit the 150 MPH limiter like my foot slipped off the gas. Best car I ever owned. I know the 500E is the one all the collectors want, but the 400E is such a great car and can still be had for decent money. If you end up buying it, enjoy it. I sure miss mine Edit: Oops, I must have been reading part of another thread and thought this was a car you were looking at buying instead of one you already own. In that case, KEEP enjoying it! They are awesome! __________________ Paul X Danner NRA Life Member M-B Owners Gun Club, Member #13 Email 2001 ML430(sold) 1993 400E(totaled) 1999 C230(sold) 2004 ML350(the mrs.) 2001 BMW 740iL(mine) Last edited by PaulX608; 04-13-2012 at 09:45 PM.

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04-10-2012, 04:09 PM	#3
BENZITCH Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mercerville New Jersey Posts: 778 Drives: 1991 560SEC Teal 1989 420SEL Ice Blue 1984 500SEC White	I agree! Take it out, drive it like you don't own it for an hour, than look for water from the exhaust. It is most likely condensation from the metal heating up in the exhaust system.

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