One last thing - Don't be too hard on your mechanic. They're only human. If he's done good work and been honest to you so far, I wouldn't necessarily doubt him.

Every mechanic, even the best ones, have problems that leave them scratching their heads from time to time.

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1990 300SE "Corinne"- 145k daily driver - street modified differential - PARTING OUT OR SELLING SOON - PORTLAND OR. AREA - PM ME FOR DETAILS
1988 560SEL "Gunther"- 190K passes anything except a gas station
1997 S420 - 265k just bought it with a rebuilt trans. Lovely condition