Every superhero has one fatal flaw: Superman can’t handle Kryptonite, Achilles had his heels to worry about, and Samson needed to look like an 80s rockstar to retain his superhuman strength. The same applies to iconic engines. Most car enthusiasts assume that their beloved 3.0-liter XYZ twin-turbo, multi-valve, variable cam, high-tech hero is infallible. But even the best engines out there have a flaw or two that can turn them into expensive anchors at a moment’s notice.
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