a stupid question I know.........but...

[wiggy]

I feel a total dumb ass for asking this but I'm not totally sure....I have a 97 e320 aventgarde, its a straight 6 engine but is it a twin cam? the 24v variety? sounds dumb i know but had a quick look under the bonnet and because of the size of the cam cover I assumed it was but apparently there is a single cam version and now I am starting to doubt myself. Plaes be gentle with your replies as I feel stupid enough asking...

 

[mike65]

Its single cam with 3 valves per cylinder - www.mynrma.com.au/motoring/cars/buy...views/road_test/mercedes/merce320_specs.shtml

Mike.

 

[wiggy]

thanks for that mike but the link is to the 3.2 V6 version, mines the straight 6 engine.

 

[mike65]

Oops! Still think its a SOHC though, the 320 diesel was 24v DOHC and the petrol model was replaced by V6 in late '97 I belive.

Mike.

 

[wiggy]

well after a little detective work it appears my engine is the m104 type that appears to be the twin cam variety. however I could be wrong. thanks for your help though mike.

 

[Keith]

you are right you have twin cam 24v

M104 is straight six 24v DOHC about 220bhp if memory serves.

keith

 

[wiggy]

thanks keith, you have confirmed my thoughts, cheers.