Yes Jim and Steve, thanks for sharing!

There are many V8 M119.974 500E/E500, 400E (M119.975), S-Class, and SL-Class owners out there that are very fond of our little machines, every little shred of information like the kind you have provided ensures that these engines will be around a long, long time.

Regarding my maintenance question earlier, I was unsure if this is something that does happen to this engine eventually, given enough time. This is the first mention of Oil Tubes here that I can recall, so I am trying to get all the details straight.

Thanks Again.