m104

I'm doing a top-end refresh on my M10, 4, and the old coolant drain plug for the block came out completely stripped, compliments of the previous mechanic, I'm guessing. But the new one does not want to thread on at all. When I do get it going, you can see it destroying the threads on the new...

G’day from sunny Australia! I recently picked up a 1994 SWB G Wagon (Japan delivered) with a M104 engine. During my short ownership I’ve rebuilt the top end ( with guidance from Gerry’s post, an absolute legend) including head gasket, water pump and related seals and sensors. However I’m...

Hello everyone, Figured I should go ahead and join this forum as I just picked up my first W124. It’s a 1995 Japan market car with a 3.6 M104 installed and tons of custom work done to their interior. I know AMG records are hard to track in Japan so not sure of too many details regarding the...

So my question and a big debate in my mind is how practical it is for a swap of M119 from a 1992 500 SL into a W124 E320 1994, If I would get positive vibes I'll have both cars complete and in running conditions, w124 being near to immaculate and r129 being not in so great condition. My major...

Over the past 6+ months (that I can remember), I've noticed my wife's E320 wagon (1995 S124) has had a noticeable shake/shudder upon starting up the engine, and upon shutting it down. Also a bit of a tremor at idle -- normally the M104 has a glass smooth idle (and it still has, in terms of the...

Recently, my wife's 1995 E320 wagon, which has 187K miles on it and runs perfectly, starting having a few problems: occasional difficult (stumbling) starting, particularly when not driven for 2-3 days one day, extremely rough running and rotten-egg smell coming from the exhaust The...