1977 450SEL..oil in coolant
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1977 450SEL..oil in coolant
I am looking at buying a 1977 450sel for $500.00 The body, interior and suspension is in great condition. The owner has told me that he was getting oil in the coolant. He pulled the heads, thinking it was a gasket or cracked head. I guess a Benz mechanic told him it couldnt be the heads, it has to be a cracked block. Any opinions?? Apparently, the engine was rebuilt a few years ago. could it be something simpler than a cracked block? Thank you in advance
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Re: 1977 450SEL..oil in coolant
Originally posted by kokobeach
I am looking at buying a 1977 450sel for $500.00 The body, interior and suspension is in great condition. The owner has told me that he was getting oil in the coolant. He pulled the heads, thinking it was a gasket or cracked head. I guess a Benz mechanic told him it couldnt be the heads, it has to be a cracked block. Any opinions?? Apparently, the engine was rebuilt a few years ago. could it be something simpler than a cracked block? Thank you in advance
I am looking at buying a 1977 450sel for $500.00 The body, interior and suspension is in great condition. The owner has told me that he was getting oil in the coolant. He pulled the heads, thinking it was a gasket or cracked head. I guess a Benz mechanic told him it couldnt be the heads, it has to be a cracked block. Any opinions?? Apparently, the engine was rebuilt a few years ago. could it be something simpler than a cracked block? Thank you in advance
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how in the world would transmission fluid ever have a chance to mix with the radiator coolant???????????
If the head gasket is ok and there's still oil in the coolant it is the block or the head which has leaks!!!!!!!
If the head gasket is ok and there's still oil in the coolant it is the block or the head which has leaks!!!!!!!
