Yes, it always amazes me how people rig things that are cheap & easy to do right. I bought correct parts from Phil for ~ 2 bucks each. Every car I've looked at has needed them.

I need to see what holds the tube that drops from the air cleaner in place. All of mine are flopping and rattling. I know Mercedes wouldn't have put up with that. Also need to fix the air cleaner bracket. 2 out of 3 are broken.

I think i have a front set of Bilstein Comforts available. I was surprised that PO put something decent on. The rears are shot but I bought a set of HDs thinking I needed all 4. The Comforts are on the front & I'll change all so I have a matching set.

Other cars are 78 Datsun Z & 00 Ram truck so I'm used to a harsh ride which makes the HDs seem like riding on air.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.