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07-24-2001, 10:33 AM
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I recently had my 1991 350SD engine rebuilt as a result of having two bent connecting rods, with subsequent damage to the cylinder bores causing increased oil consumption and noise at idle.
I asked if this was a common problem at 160,000 miles and my dealer said he never heard of it before. Then I asked what I might have done to cause the problem to start with, and was told by the mechanic he cannot think of anything. The manager agreed to ask MB the question, but months have passed and I have no response yet. Is there anyone who knows if this is a weakness of that engine, or if there is something specific in running the motor that might cause the rods to bend? Why only two of six? Thanks, Jim
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Own: 1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles), 1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000, 1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles, 1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles. 2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles Owned: 1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law), 1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot), 1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned), 1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles), 1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep) 
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