Originally Posted by deanyel

119 top ends are not being overhauled in any significant numbers and it's unlikely they ever will be - 1) they're not failing, even with many in the 200k to 300k range, and 2) it's too expensive, 32 of everything, etc. Fortunately or unfortunately they've become throw away motors. If you blow one you replace it with a used motor, which are quite plentiful. Pretty much the same thing can be said about the 104 - very stout top ends. The days of MB engines overhauls are on the decline, in part because the market value of the cars is not there.