The 103 head gasket is a problem if the car overheats....otherwise it should be ok from leaks...

The timing cover gasket is another story.... it starts leaking in small drips...then it seems to get worse.... doesn't take too long to change... a couple of hours... the part is four dollars.

i like the 104 a bit better, too..... it's smoother and a bit more powerful. We have both.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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