Did it burn LOTS of oil before it blew? The 3.5L engines are known in some circles as "Rod Benders". Once the rod or rods bend, the irregular motion ovals the cylinder-s- causing oil consumption. A member of another list tore his rod bender down to find the head gasket had failed on #1 cylinder which hydrolocked it and caused that rod to bend. He put a new rod on that cylinder, replaced the head gasket and has had no problems with it.
Good luck with your 'SDL!
Kevin in LaPorte, CO, no Diesel Mercedes at this time
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