Great! Thanks jbaj007
I am usually one that uses the search feature (and promotes newcomers to use it!) but today I am frazzled, and too tired to see straight after the mess I got into on the '87 I have a vacation for a few days then I'll collect the parts I can and see if I can repair the darned things!
I'll post what I eventually do later,.
thanks again

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'95 E320 Wagon my favorite road car. '99 E300D wolf in sheeps body, '87 300D Sportline suspension, '79 300TD w/ 617.952 engine at 367,750 and counting!