greyfoxmc - Thanks, Im stuck on one portion, looks like I need to buy this flipping socket tool just to remove the threaded ring that holds the prechambers in place. Its about $55 for this one flipping socket, if I dont get the prechambers off, machine shop wont take it as they wont be able to clean and resurface it properly.
AxelWulff - Yea this engine is probably the worst designed, this has blown already once at the 130k mile marker, today i think its at 215k. But my father refuses to part with it just yet.
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Originally Posted by DslBnz Most well-cared-for 603 engines make it well past 400K miles like the stalwart 616/617. It is only the 3.5 liter versions that are lucky to get past 1 - 200K miles. Not all 603's were created equal, after all.
I've seen the 350 torn down before. I have one such shortblock that used to power one of my cars before the #1 cylinder became destroyed. Its a mess.
Interestingly, I had no sleeves in that engine. NONE AT ALL! While yours, Dixit, clearly has a full set of them. Why? |
DslBnz, only thing I can say is that when the engine was replaced they replaced it with a reman, so most likely mercedes resleeved it as I would assume they are not making 603 350SDL motors for parts at all.
Dixit