w140 w/ OM603.971 engine is what im lookin at pickin up. Said it over heats, plan on replacing head.

I was just wondering if these were notorious rod benders as well? I know the 350SDLs were and those had the 603.970 engine. Any differene with the 971s?

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1993 2.6 (040) SportLinE 5-speed - Armed to the teeth w. roof rack/2x bike carriers/8x ski carriers/MB towing bumper
1993 2.6 (040) - deceased/reincarnated as a trailer.
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