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Old 05-03-2013, 12:47 PM
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but it would be far from a 4k loss....swap in a new engine for under 1k if it were to die...and its right back on the road.
Your view on engine swap is too simple. You are assuming you can get a reasonable priced used OM603 3.0L engine for < $1k PLUS wrenching it yourself for free, plus down time is minimal. I wish life is so simple.
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