"OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I do believe (could be wrong though) that the venerable Dr. Booth > stated that Metric motors were good for 617 engine rebuilds, but > that even their rebuilds of the 603.971 (rod bender) engines didn't > last. Only a factory rebuild was acceptable.
I think it had to do with the hardening of the cylinder walls that only the factory could do properly. Allan -- 1983 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com