Thanks. That is discouraging news about the headgaskets also a problem on the 1993 models, but it is good to know in advance.

I did notice that in addition to the "300E" badge on the trunk hood, that is also had a "2.8" on the other side.

Thanks again.

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2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4wd
1991 Lincoln Town Car Executive
1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1988 Mercedes 300SEL
1972 Chevrolet Caprice Kingswood Estate 9-passenger wagon
1973 Pontiac Grand Ville
(Prior MB's: 1974 240D, 1985 380SE, 1984 190D, 1993 400SEL)