For many of the fixes on your MB you can find used parts and learn to do some and get help from others. That way you can avoid future bills of $398.

Yep, it should smoke more but you shouldn't nice a whole lot at a cruising speed of 60 mph. Perhaps a little there but mostly on acceleration.

Don

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