Looking for a Mercedes-Benz diesel expert in New Jersey

[rwmastel]

Hi. 

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There's a 190D 2.5 for sale near Trenton NJ and, being in Ohio, I can't personally perform or oversee a pre-purchase inspection.  Are any of you from that area and know of an honest, trust worthy Mercedes-Benz diesel expert who could perform an inspection, or a trust worthy shop it could be taken to for inspection?  I've never purchased a car from far away, so I'm hoping one of you guys can help point me to the right resource.

Thanks!!

[Benz Dr.]

I have a 5 speed trans for one of those cars. Main thing to look for is rust while mechanical problems can be sorted out.

[Shvegel]

If worse comes to worse and you can't find someone go on Youtube and look up Rebuilt Mercedes Diesel.  Listen carefully to the audio and you will hear a very distinct clack when each cylinder fires. Have the seller send you a video of the engine running and compare the sound.  The closer it sounds to a gas engine the worse off it is mechanically.  If you have detailed photos of the engine look for a new radiator or water pump which are two good signs it may have been overheated recently.

[mdsalemi]

Rodd, have you contacted the South Jersey or Philadelphia sections (I don't know the specific geographic distributions) of the MBCA and spoken with some of the officers there for a recommendation? Alternatively, Tony Labella and Bob Platz who run well known shops in Camden and Cherry Hill?

[StevenF]

I have heard that Wolfgang is a great mechanic. I am not sure how close you are to him.
Check out
Wolfgang's, Inc. - Bosch Car Service  

Auto repair shop in Tenafly, New Jersey
Address: 265 County Rd, Tenafly, NJ 07670
Phone: (201) 568-7003