I managed to sleuth down the zone reps name and number (thanks Fred in NY!). So now I'm wondering do I take it to the dealer and have them say, "yea it's on it's way out, but we aren't doing it", then take it to the zone rep? Or go straight to the zone rep?

I wouldn't have to deal with them except for this wiring harness. I (thanks to this board) am able to most of my own work and what I can't figure out I have a great independent tech. The head gasket I had taken care of by the guy who sold me the car. He had much more integrity than MB thus far that's for damn sure.

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1994 C 280 117.5k, White (Good as new)
1997 Toyota Camry 149k Miles (Not so pretty anymore)

1990 190e 2.6 95k (Sold-Should not have)
1981 240d Stick ??? Miles...sold