Off topic but read the pseudonym given to the engine -

http://www.mbmw.com/e46_m3_engine_failure.htm

Does that mean the 603.97 has the connecting rods of Damocles?

Sixto
93 300SD

Guess this means MB isn't the only company to screw up!

Toyota had that wonderfull sludge problem back in the late 90's, poor crank case vent design.

Jag's early V8's are known to blow the upper cam timing chain which is really cool, oh and up until 2000 they can lose compression...

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10W60 oil !?? I didn't know there was such a critter.

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