All you have to do is unknowingly run it low on oil or coolant and you have a good body with an engine with a broken head or a rod hanging out the side of the block.

Benz motors are good but without coolant or oil they puke just like any other!

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.