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Originally Posted by 86560SEL
Thanks Jim. I was thinking that I was once told that the 6-cylinder W126 engine was not as prone to failure as the W126 V8 was. I was hoping it was a non-interference engine all together, but I do not know of any "non-interference" MBs.
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Neither the 6 or V8's are prone to failure, given proper maintenance. the V8's need their chain guides checked and changes on a periodic basis and the chain replaced too, when the wear is too much. The 6's use a shorter chain so this usually isn't a problem. Remember, the biggest problem is the inner chain guide on the drivers side. When it breaks, the engine needs to be fixed.
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Warren
Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor
Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL
ENTER > = (HP RPN)
Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.
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