advice on bringing back a recently sitting 230sl

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Hello all,

I just purchased my first 1966 230sl and am looking for advice on re-breaking in an engine which has been mostly sitting for that past twelve years. I have learned from some maintenance records in the car that it has only run for 3400 miles in the last twelve years. It seems to run pretty well but I am not taking any chances with running for long distances until I change all the fluids and lubricants.

Can anyone give me any suggestions or procedures which I should consider to make sure I ease this vehicle back into frequent use.

I have read many posts on your site over the last few days and appreciate the amount of energy each you puts into making this site as useful as it is.

[rwmastel]

yodelbyte,

Hello and welcome to the Group!  I'm glad you read posts before starting your own.  As I am sure you must have read, there is much more to worry about than "changing the fluids".  That's a good first step, considering that means changing:

- fuel & fuel filter
- motor oil & motor oil filter
- antifreeze (including back flush)
- brake fluid
- power steering fluid & filter
- transmission fluid (& filter if automatic)
- rear axle fluid
- fuel injection pump oil

Please check out this discussion thread from just the other day:

http://index.php?topic=1819

Good luck and enjoy!

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420