Fix It or Part it out? 89 420 SEL

Halient · 10-27-2009, 09:05 PM

hello everyone

I figured that this be the best place to ask, I have a 89 420 SEL that has a blown engine (chain tension pulley broke 0 compression in any cylinder)

My question is it worth it to try and save and sell it or just part it out so others can live?

I checked and everything works perfectly except the major issue of the blown engine.

I have attached a ton of pics so tell me what you would do.

This isnt a daily driver just another car for me.

Now For the pics

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Patrick LowKey · 10-27-2009, 10:07 PM

are you willing to spend? DIY or shop? if you repair.

Halient · 10-27-2009, 10:10 PM

it would be a diy, my biggest thing is that I have a full blown project on my plate (my Sc300 is going Single T-78) and I already have another car for a Daily driver

Patrick LowKey · 10-28-2009, 04:09 AM

i see.. i would hate to see your car go to waste. body looks flawless. interior looks great except for the seat which is common.

try selling it instead to a restorer..

Halient · 10-28-2009, 10:54 AM

after some thought I have decided that if shes still here on monday then im going to part her out. I would rather have the space for my other projects. with the way the market is i doubt that anyone will want her intact so if you need any parts just ask me.

10-27-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
Patrick LowKey Super Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South California Posts: 957 Drives: 2003 C230 Komressor Sedan(possible part out), 1986 560SEC, 1986 190E, 1981 300SD, 1964 230SL	are you willing to spend? DIY or shop? if you repair. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/pdorion86

10-28-2009, 04:09 AM	#4
Patrick LowKey Super Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South California Posts: 957 Drives: 2003 C230 Komressor Sedan(possible part out), 1986 560SEC, 1986 190E, 1981 300SD, 1964 230SL	i see.. i would hate to see your car go to waste. body looks flawless. interior looks great except for the seat which is common. try selling it instead to a restorer.. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/id/pdorion86

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10-27-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
Halient Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Palm Beach Florida Posts: 8 Drives: SEL 420 Lexus SC300	it would be a diy, my biggest thing is that I have a full blown project on my plate (my Sc300 is going Single T-78) and I already have another car for a Daily driver

10-28-2009, 10:54 AM	#5
Halient Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Palm Beach Florida Posts: 8 Drives: SEL 420 Lexus SC300	after some thought I have decided that if shes still here on monday then im going to part her out. I would rather have the space for my other projects. with the way the market is i doubt that anyone will want her intact so if you need any parts just ask me.

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