Scenario #2 above may be a real possibility.

I wish someone here could produce the same type of cross sectional diagram of the 606. I am sure it is similar to above. I have searched and searched but can find one. I would like to see exactly what the anatomy is. As you all know, the GP's in the 606 are significantly longer than other engines.

Yes, wasn't thinking correctly, nor did I plan proper. I should have held drill bit next to an intact GP and taped the bit at which point to stop.

Tired and Beyond Frustrated is more like it.

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Mike Mass
Freehold, NJ

1999 E300 TD 178,000 miles
2007 E320 Bluetec - Sold

1998 E300 TD - R.I.P.