On the hunt for a W211 320 diesel straight six..

[Phil Dicky]

Hi guys any issues I need to aware of on one of these?

[softtop]

Let us know what research you have done and where you feel there are gaps.

[lbc]

Rust in the wheel arches.

Most for sale are probably ex-mini cabs and will have been abused.

Ripped seats and worn steering wheels.

[V12 AMG]

SBC is main expensive fix. Prices for new pumps are falling luckily.

Engine is bomb proof as I'm sure you know.

[richarda0109]

V12 AMG said:

SBC is main expensive fix. Prices for new pumps are falling luckily.

There is a work around for the SBC peddle push counter problem. A reset of the counter via STAR.
Engineer will need to know German!. Cost £140 compared to £1200.

Things that have gone wrong on mine (53 plate only 90K) are:

(1) Springs (all 4) - wearable part
(2) Voltage regulator on alternator - wearable part
(3) Diesel fuel pipe split - unexplained but cheap to replace
and thats it in 8 years of ownership

As said before engine is bomb proof. I use Mobil 1 5w30 oil and get the car serviced by an indie.

Rgds
Richard

[V12 AMG]

The pedal push reset will not fix a failing SBC pump. It will get rid of the error for another few thousand brake applications. Hopefully the motor doesn't give out in the mean time. I've driven a car with failed SBC, it's not a pleasant experience even at only 20mph.
A recon SBC pump can be had for around £500 now anyway.

[richarda0109]

Sorry when you said SBC I thought you meant peddle push issue because that usually comes up earlier than a failed SBC pump. As said mine has only done 90K and it came up about 6K miles ago and I know these engines can go on for 250K easily.

Rgds
Richard