Well, the LA dealer said it's the freeze-out plug under the exhaust manifold, needing 6 hours labor and $300 parts (incl gaskets & antifreeze) to replace. I called my indie, Willy in Great Neck,NY is brilliant, who originally got the diagnosis 100% correct; & he said it should cost about $300 to replace.
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87 300e (white/black; amg body kit)
88 300ce (red/cream; amg body kit)
93 300ce cabrio (white/blue/blue top)
93 300ce cabrio (black/grey/black top)
98 ml 320 (totaled @ 137,000 miles)
99 clk320 (black/grey/black top)
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