I live in Brooklyn so space is limited. I can work on it on the street since luckily I live in a neighborhood where there lots of mechanics. I'm sure I can do the filters myself. Not sure about the other stuff... No tools yet... but am willing to purchase. Recommend? A ratchet set enough? ha... Totally newbie.

I was also looking at the mercedesource.com and was thinking about buying their "Mercedes 5 Cylinder 617 300D 300TD 300SD Physical Exam Kit
Check the Health of your Diesel Engine Yourself " to check compression. What do you think about this?

http://**************.com/node/5899

He said the pan was badly dented. He said the previous owner must have hit something that dented it.

I'm taking it somewhere else for a second opinion. What do you feel is the most important thing to get fixed. I want to make sure the car is safe to drive.

Thanks

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