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Old 10-06-2007, 06:27 PM   #10 (permalink)
bulletproofair
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Date registered: Jan 2007
Vehicle: 1982 300sd tubodiesel 1983 300sd turbodiesel 1985 500sel
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Curious

I am wondering what makes the 3.5L turbodiesel so unlikely to maintain engine life compared to the 3.0L turbodiesel? Is it any one particular thing? I imagine its probably a few different design downfalls...but I'd be curious to know which ones seem to be the pests that cause a lifespan that is so short?

I understand with great maintenance ANY "bad" engine can outlast its stereotype, but from what I understand, the 3.5L seems to die based on design flaws no matter the maintenance routines.
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