I don't totally agree..... on the M103 engines original thermostat housing was crummy plastic, replacement part is a metal alloy. Original radiator outlets would snap like fresh saltine crackers, replacement has metal sleeves.

Just a few examples of improvement, but I agree that it is a bummer to have to pay for those parts when it was a design flaw to begin with.

Klaus

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