Bottom line 90s Mercedes conversion?
February 18, 2012 - 10:20pm
Hi guys, I'm an old Greasecar kit user with my 1981 MB. Many years later, I'm tired of the car nickel and diming to death, no AC, rough riding. Looking at 90s MBs but really want to get some input on the 90s Mercedes.
1. How different / difficult is the install compared to the 80s install, which was somewhat straightforward. I'm not a mechanic and a little intimidated by advanced installs.
2. Can I use my old 80s install kit?
I get so side tracked by seasoned mechanics posting about the benefits of the 80s blocks vs. the 90s. I just need someone to bottom line a recommendation. I get that the 80s engines will last longer, but does that mean that my family will get stranded in my 90s Benz?
thanks, Sticky
February 21, 2012 - 6:23pm
#2
Thanks for the feedback! I've actually been in that radiator hose scenario in my '81. Buried the needle on the thermostat. Afterwards, it seemed to run much better. Always wondered if the high temp melted gunk inside the engine.
As I mentioned, I'm looking for something younger, perhaps with AC and quiet. As I've lurked through the years on this list, I see posts about this engine or that. Passed up some nearby GM 6.5 vehicles due to fuel pump fears. I find it hard to differentiate between (this engine doesn't perform as well as this one on diesel or ANY fuel) and (don't convert this engine unless you want to replace the fuel pump 500 miles from home) type conversations.
Any other comments on the 90s Mercedes?
February 26, 2012 - 11:52pm
#3
So to paraphrase, the issue with the 95-98s is really the space you have to work with during the install? The fuel pumps and engines do well on grease?
I've seen some VWs under the hood and I can't imagine finding room to stick my hand in there.
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1995,96.97, 98,99 E-class are a little more difficult because of the big intake manifold in the way but they are really nice cars. The 1992-1995 S-class were similar to ealier designs in that everything was in reach by the filter. the 98-99 e class was a great car with good power and most still look good and run good.
Odds are greater of being stranded in your early 80 Mercede but that model is a much stronger engine, for example if you blow a radiaor hose and take to long to stop on a 95-99 it might be very expensive to fix. On my 1985 with an iron block and heat it would take a long time without coolant to seriously mess it up.
I personally want a 2006 CDI mercedes. Just my .02 cents
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Two grease cars: First--1985 Mercedes 300D it is old with a trunk mounted tank and two greasecar valves with FPHE. Second--2006 Jeep Liberty CRD it is nice and new and runs perfect on the grease with a custom spare tire tank 2nd frame mounted tank for a total grease volume of about 27 gallons, two greasecar valves, FPHE, and Injector Line heater mounted on the Common Rail.