As usual Steve, you demonstrate your complete knowledge of Mercedes. As a former foreign car mechanic (in the late 70's) let me express my gratitude for your advice and my respect for your knowledge and ability.

Makes me kind of wish I had stayed with it................

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M. Sandler

1986 560SEC: 150,000 miles, runs great, but I've got to sell it (too many cars for one man)
1987 560SL: 122,000 miles, used to run poorly, now (thanks to forum), runs great!
1997 GMC Jimmy: Turned out to be a turkey.
1989 T-Bird Super Coupe: 150,000 miles, still runs great. Ford got it right.