Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: abe280SL on February 16, 2010, 23:02:38

Title: Rec Mechanic in San Fernando Valley to Ventura
Post by: abe280SL on February 16, 2010, 23:02:38

Getting some blue smoke and engine burning oil... #2 plug gets foul with crusty tarry black stuff.  I may need valve guides, seal, rings...who knows.  Any rec in San Fernando Valley.  Someone mentioned Mike at White Oak Mercedes.
thanks
abe

Title: Re: Rec Mechanic in San Fernando Valley to Ventura
Post by: Nate on February 16, 2010, 23:13:46

I highly recommend MBZ Motors in Winnetka.  They know 113's inside-out.  Ask to speak with George the owner.  Mike @ Metric Motors in Canoga Park if you need to do a short or long block.

Title: Re: Rec Mechanic in San Fernando Valley to Ventura
Post by: Tom Colitt on February 27, 2010, 01:31:05

I'll throw my hat in the ring too, if you end up doing a full rebuild of the engine and want to turn it into a 3.0l engine with more power (not visual to the eye) in the process. I have been very satisfied with the results on my 280SL/ 3.0 project, that I have developed and tested for the past two years. The cost would be very comparable if not less than a Metric Motors engine. My engine uses a custom (modified MB) crankshaft and custom forged pistons and otherwise all original MB hardware.

Best, Tom Colitt
(located in Los Angeles)

Title: Re: Rec Mechanic in San Fernando Valley to Ventura
Post by: abe280SL on February 27, 2010, 21:29:07

thank you all,
abe

Title: Re: Rec Mechanic in San Fernando Valley to Ventura
Post by: dr aj on April 07, 2010, 05:09:04

Vache at Van Nuys Mercedes on Victory off Van Nuys next to Enterprise rent a car. He does work on my 280sl and is excelent and honest.
A J Popky