| Re: I certainly hope that 163K miles is not the limit. This is very disconcerting if this is
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I certainly hope that 160K miles is not the limit. This is very disconcerting if this is true. What is the concensus out there among 103 engine owners?
Paul
| Paul, from experience with both the M103 and M104 engines, the top ends normally need some work at the 120,000+ mile mark.....head gasket starts to blow normally. As and when this work is needed most people get the valve stem seals replaced. Having done this work your engine will be set for another 120k+. The bottom ends on these engines are normally bullet proof and rarely need work, even with astronomic mileages.
Cheers
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1986 300E 81,000 Miles
2002 A190 26,000 Miles (the wifes)
1985 AMG Hammer W124 5.0 V8 with AMG Quad cam heads
Previous Mercs
1995 C280 Elegance 42,000 miles, Black
1993 E280 91,000 miles, Black (accident)
2001 E220 CDi Advantgarde
1998 C230K Sport
1997 C200 Sport
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