E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

New engine for 300e?

Old Dec 8, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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New engine for 300e?

Is it possible nowdays to get a 91' 300e 2.6 re-done with a new engine and new transmission? Or nowdays is a rebuilt one the last option? Also approximately how much would that all cost?
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 11:16 PM
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trans rebuilt tend to run $1300-$1600
I've seen used engines for $1000-$3000
Rebuilt I would have to guess would run $2500+
Renntech will sell you one of theirs for $14000
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mgw_300e
trans rebuilt tend to run $1300-$1600
I've seen used engines for $1000-$3000
Rebuilt I would have to guess would run $2500+
Renntech will sell you one of theirs for $14000

Getting a new engine and tranny, the car will perform/feel alot better right? As if it was new? Engine isn't that bad anyways on it, although the shifting is pretty rough.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 03:12 AM
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try adsitco.com for reman engines and trannys. all their engines and trannys come with an unlimited mile 1 yr. warranty.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 05:15 AM
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renntech will still sell engines for our model? not that i have the money but that would be nice....what are the specs?

-OG
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Chrisdpham once showed me a crate AMG M103 motor on german ebay. Just the picture alone was enough to make any MB enthusiast need to change their pants.
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Chrisdpham once showed me a crate AMG M103 motor on german ebay. Just the picture alone was enough to make any MB enthusiast need to change their pants.
I guess I will change it later on. Would be awesome to hit the million mile mark and get the highest reward from Mercedes, Level 1 is 150,000 miles. Btw thanks everyone for the info
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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renntech will still sell engines for our model? not that i have the money but that would be nice....what are the specs?

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http://www.renntechmercedes.com/W124_E.html
Cash out your 401k and check out that link!
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