I like my 617, unfortunately it needs to come out for all new seals (leaking ~1 qt of oil a week, I believe from the upper oil pan), and probably new rings and bearings and rebuild the top end. It also seems to have a lopey sounding cylinder I need figure out. Not looking forward to what it's gonna cost to do that though, and the front end needs to be rebuilt too :/

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1982 300D Turbodiesel, daily driver. Mods so far: Fram 8038 paper filter, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 (front) rotors/calipers, boost turned up to 12lbs, non-egr manifolds, water/methanol injection, 4-speed manual
1980 300SD Turbodiesel, project car, nearly ready to hit the street

1974 240D, New paint