is it normal to see zip-ties on the spark plug connectors?? 97 M119 PICS

[ProV1]

i'm still familiarizing myself to MB engine design, and when I lifted the engine cover on my M119 (97 E420), i noticed that each spark plug connector is zip-tied to a metal rod? is this MB factory job, or ??

so when i change the spark plugs later, do i have to take the metal rod thingy out?


PICS

[engatwork]

It does not look like any spark plug connector I have ever seen.

Looks like someone was just tidying up the wiring at the fuel injection nozzles to me.

[Hirnbeiss]

You're looking at the fuel rail, I believe.

[deanyel]

Those are the fuel injectors. As mentioned the spark plugs are under the black covers, under a coil for each cylinder, perfectly traditional spark plugs once you get to them.

[ProV1]

oops!! i guess it pays to ask the board. lol.

thanks for the clarification gentlemen!!

me =

[anziani]

Am I the only one to be concerned about the rust and the corrosion on this engine? I have a '95 E420 with 100K. Hope mine doesn't look like that.
Anziani

'87 300E 180K
'95 E420 Special Edition 100K