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Old 09-25-2001, 08:14 AM
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The 1993 M119 engine is a very good engine! The timing chain TENSIONER is a common failure part. If the tensioner starts to fail it will cause other t/chain related failures. Other than that problem, the original ENGINE wiring harness is of concern. These are great cars to drive!
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