I had heard that these plugs were a PITA to remove, and some say the block can crack trying to remove them.

I had my indy put one in a few years ago, I didn`t ask, and he didn`t say how hard it was. I just paid him.

The one I have installed now came with the new engine. The plug came right out. not sure how metric Motors goes about removing them from old engines they rebuild.

this is a nice write up you did,

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works