Cylinder numbers on the M116 and M117 are #1 thru #4 (front to back) on engine right side, and #5 thru #8 on engine left side.

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1992 300CE Sportline Sophie
1990 300E Emma - in the family
1979 240D Josephine - sold, but not forgotten
2004 Pacifica AWD

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