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Old 12-07-2006, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by suginami View Post

The problem with the M104 engine, in my opinion, is that they are more expensive to run. Why?

Early M104 engines had head gasket problems. Also, all 1993-1995 Mercedes have bad engine wiring harnesses. Last, M104 engines have an electronic throttle actuator which is notorious for failing. All three items are expensive to fix.

Suginami,

Thanks for the detailed explanation.

Do you know if these problems with the M104 are the same on a 96 W210 M104?

My 96 has not had a problem with either the wire harness or the head gasket.
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