Thread: 2000 E320 vs. 1997 E320?
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Old 04-29-2007, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ILUVMILS View Post
The M112 V-6 is a good engine as well, but like the M104, has it's own inherent issues. The most serious, IMHO, is the possibility that it may require a complete tear-down and re-ring at higher mileage, due to oil consumption. I've seen plenty of well maintained M112's come in with stuck/worn piston rings.
How much, approximately, does a 112 motor "complete tear-down and re-ring" cost? I've never heard of such a thing on a 104 motor.
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