thanks Jim.

Is there a COMPLETE list of all the parts I need for the oil guide replacement? (for 97 E420) BTW, if I'm going to take the valve cover off I might as well replace all 16 oil guides.

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Current cars:
2001 MB E55 AMG
2003 Honda S2000
2000 Honda CRV

Gone but not forgotten:
2004 BMW 325i 5sp sport
1999 BMW 540i sport
1997 MB E420
1995 BMW M3 coupe