Thread: 1983 240D Coolant Flush
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Old 10-04-2009, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 280EZRider View Post
If you follow the advice of MBZ, you don't need to remove the block plug...
Where did you find this official MBZ "advice?"

I don't have the 616 FSM, but the 617.95 FSM absolutely specifies that the crankcase plug should be removed. Doing so is incredibly beneficial.

Doesn't it seem a bit strange that MB install a drain plug and then recommend that it not be used?
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