Well......as sad is it seems, you have now gotten over the hurdle of fixing the weak points of this car: head gasket, throttle actuator, and mass air meter.

It should be smooth sailing from here on out (knock on wood).....

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".