I had an aftermarket manifold hose which I think had something to do with it as the flange was not fully square. I looked and looked, could not find a good used one and sure as hell was not going to buy an OE one.

That is why I threw in the towel with the R4.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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