Hatterasguy,

You mention looking for a "fixed" W140 diesel that is newer than 1995.

I thought all of the W140 diesel models had rod-bender engines. Did they modify the newer ones somehow?? Did this start for the 1995 model year or happen part-way through the year?

I have an '86 300SDL and have been told never to get rid of it, even for a W140 diesel. Apparently the 300SDL is the most reliable of the bunch and the W140 diesel isn't worth the hassle from what I've heard.

Neal

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