I did not know this, but do now. I plan coolant & hose replacement soon, but will wait on WP and tstat failures before replacements.

I should aspire to being a better loser, and spend more time here.

Don't give up on the 99 it is a great car.

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Gary
Experience is something you get, Just after you needed it....
'99 E300 295K, '83 300D 220K, '75 240D 185K sold
'80 MCI Bus Conv DD 6V92TA, w/4 cyl. Kubota diesel GenSet 12.5KW