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Old 03-02-2014, 01:55 AM
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Question M271 Question?
Does the M271 have a cast iron engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads?
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Old 03-02-2014, 08:35 AM
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The M271 has a cast aluminium engine block with Alusil bores and aluminium DOHC cylinder head.
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Thanks Glyn, thought so. Moderator on MB Club U.K. states; it is a cast iron blockhttp://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engin...d-updated.html
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Hmmm!!!! no comment.
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In the first place, I'd take Glyn's word on it, but it's easy enough to check with a magnet.
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In the first place, I'd take Glyn's word on it, but it's easy enough to check with a magnet.
Did take Glyn's word on it! I was on a U.K. Forum when I noticed it, hence why I queried it.
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