It made a bang and then a metallic noise and exploded, seized?

Tiny
LUCIANO RITZ
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  • 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 200E
  • 150,000 MILES
It never worked well. It seemed to go to 3 cylinders from time to time. At the time, the minimum wasn't right. One day, after half an hour's drive, I stopped. Turning it back on I gave it a bit of gas thoroughly because it didn't seem to fit. It made a bang and then a metallic noise and exploded. Then it didn't turn on anymore
Thursday, December 21st, 2023 AT 12:19 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When you say exploded, do you mean some parts came apart? Also, when you try starting it, does the starter engage and turn the engine or do you hear a click and nothing more?

If you only hear a click, using a breaker bar and socket on the crankshaft pulley, see if you are able to turn the engine manually.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Thursday, December 21st, 2023 AT 11:08 PM

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