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Old 03-28-2011, 11:29 PM
gschira gschira is offline
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Originally Posted by junqueyardjim View Post
I thought that the cam tower problem was on the 86 and 87 early production models and then MB fixed that problem in mid 87. Haven't heard much of the problem on 1988/89 models. Hope that is correct as I have an 89 engine in my 86 for that very reason.
I have a 1988 300SE WITH THE (#5) CAM TOWER BOLTS STRIPPED OUT OF THE HEAD at about 130,000 miles. Evidently they (MB) skipped this one. Not trying to alarm anyone, just throwin' that out there. I was only going about 65 mph when it happened.......
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