Aug 18, 2010 · Does anyone have an article or document or any info that shows in what respects the M119 is a superior engine to all that have gone before or after? I want to know what is so special …

Aug 16, 2011 · Hi all, nice to see the comparison M117 vs M119 and now also vs M113, Good reading as it is one of MB's and the one that took over when the M119 had done its work, also one that has …

Jan 28, 2021 · I'm looking at buying a '97 E420. Its low mileage 2nd owner service records very nice. The thing that concerns me is the separate coil and Motronic set-up on the M119 which was only …

Feb 17, 2014 · Given that the M119 and M104 engines utilise a fuel rail setup (a straight tube for the M104; a "U"-shaped tube for the M119), Mercedes-Benz makes it very easy for the DIY mechanic to …

Aug 14, 2011 · The M119 has two distributors and two coils. The coils are actually the same exact part that is used for the M117 (as are the fuel injection pumps). As I remember it, the M119 also has …

Jul 10, 2020 · M119 timing chains have an extremely low failure rate. Like, near zero. IMO, when you read about chains being replaced, it's either mis-diagnosed as stretched, or the engine was …

Apr 8, 2016 · What with the current "self quarantine" imposed, I thought it a good time to begin a very long-standing project -- the complete refresh and cleaning of the top end of my M119 engine.

Mar 6, 2018 · Hello Guys, The M119 is true well balanced V8! It will run smoothly even the other distributor is out of function, ie. 4 out of 8 cylinders deactivated. I started to open and clean distributor …

Feb 28, 2012 · Hello everybody, I am looking at the differences of the M119 versions to learn more about them, and distinguish the characters performance wise. For example I have found that the …

Hi all, My recent project 1995140 S500 coupe has damaged bores so therefore I am needing to buy a good used m119 5.0 motor. Can I tap into the minds of the board here please and discuss the …