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Originally Posted by JohnM.
Sounds like a typical front cover leak which can be resealed very easily, with possibility of the valve guides being a little worn too which is normal for that mileage.
The bottom end of these engines are truly good for 300K+ easily. The top end needs to be done around 150K usually and you are good to go for the rest of the cars lifetime.
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Should be able to get at least 200k out of the top end if oil changes were done
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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)
1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus
1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k
1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it
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03-14-2011, 09:24 PM
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