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Old 04-01-2007, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Motorhead View Post
Other than the oil leakage problem at the head, I have heard that the 24 valve, twincam E320 engine is pretty bullet proof.
I absolutely loved my E320. I still miss it, even though I enjoy driving the E430.

Once you get past the engine wiring harness and the head gasket, the M104 is surely one of the best engines Mercedes ever built. I'm sure the engine itself will last longer than you'll probably own the car.
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