Dan Penoff <lwb...@yahoo.com> writes: > I probably should have prefaced my comment by stating that my direct > experience with MB engines ends with the 4.2l V8 and the 617 diesel. > > However, I do have a fair amount of experience with late model Nissan > and Mazda engines, and I have found them to be well built and very > reliable.
Almost all engines made in the last decade or two are very good compared to stuff from the 80's and earlier. The automated manufacturing controls are just so much better now. The Ford Zetec engine for example is another good one, should not have any trouble getting 200K out of that. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com