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[CraigS]

Bought this the other day. It is not running and the previous owner has been told that the ECU is kaput. I bought it because I have a 300E-24 and will use mine to test it and hope that is what the problem is. If so, I will get another one from the UK, then decide what to do with it. Because of the ECU, it was cheap, so if all else fails, I can use it for a parts car.

 

[260ebenz]

Hi Craig is that the 300CE-24 that was for sale on eBay with ACT plates?

300CE-24 looks be in good condition.

Well done on the purchase.

 

[Oversize]

Nice looking car and I hope you can save it.. From what I hear many new parts for them are big bucks

 

[CraigS]

Yes, it is the ACT car. I had a spare ECU until 2 weeks ago and sold it ! Talk about timing.

 

[Helmet]

Looks very straight on the pic.
Ignition ECU's are crazy price for this model and second hand ones are becoming harder to find.

 

[CraigS]

Yes, they sure are ! Sydney Wide European Autos quoted me $2,000 for one. Fortunately, I know someone that used to rebuild them in the UK (they no longer do it as it is not financially viable) but he can usually find me one for around $300.

 

[sean sherry]

Not what you know, but who you know !

 

[260ebenz]

$2000 for the ECU!

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Tim half what yours will cost . Or a third what a W140 one will cost mind you 6000 plus to fix air condenser in a W140 . Geoff

 

[Styria]

After all those encouraging details and findings, I think I am well advised to stick to the tried and true - Gleaming Beauty. BTW, as a matter of interest, used units, even in England, may not be all that easy to source for the 24 valve engine. I just wonder......Regards Styria

N.B. Well, other than that, it looks a lovely car. Good luck with it Craig - I hope it's a better buy than the Citroen C% you had bought.

 

[CraigS]

I hope it's a better buy than the Citroen C5 you had bought.

Yes - let's not go there !

 

[260ebenz]

Hi Tim half what yours will cost . Or a third what a W140 one will cost mind you 6000 plus to fix air condenser in a W140 . Geoff

Geoff nearly had a heart attack reading those prices!

 

[CraigS]

Well, drove to Canberra early this morning to collect the 300CE. Arrived about 9.30, changed the battery, installed the ignition module and put some fuel in it and it started right up. Checked oil, water and tyre pressures, then drove it back to Sydney. Put it up on the hoist and everything is in pretty good shape, including the diff mounts.

The previous owner had left a receipt in the car indicating that he had bought it in August 2012 for $9,500.

Everything works, except for the rear headrests dropping down with the switch, so suspect the vacuum line has come out. Will investigate in due course.

 

[Styria]

Well, drove to Canberra early this morning to collect the 300CE. Arrived about 9.30, changed the battery, installed the ignition module and put some fuel in it and it started right up. Checked oil, water and tyre pressures, then drove it back to Sydney. Put it up on the hoist and everything is in pretty good shape, including the diff mounts.

The previous owner had left a receipt in the car indicating that he had bought it in August 2012 for $9,500.

Everything works, except for the rear headrests dropping down with the switch, so suspect the vacuum line has come out. Will investigate in due course.

Well done Craig - another ' scalp' in your bag - now, will you still be able to bring along the 6.9 to our get together ? It'd be nice to see a few 6.9s lined up. Regards Styria

 

[CraigS]

Installation starts tomorrow, so will see how I go. No promises at this stage.

 

[Helmet]

Nice one Craig, sometimes you need to keep your finger on the button for 2 or 3 seconds before the head rests drop .

 

[CraigS]

Will give that a try tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up.