to say "if you aren't making any mistakes, you aren't doing much".

i have to remind myself of this almost daily. you are still money ahead of where you would be if you had hired half that work done. i have been driving these benzes for almost thirty years total and i can often diagnose things right the first time, but certainly not always. some things just defy certain diagnosises.

even the professionals often end up changing parts and not solving the prob.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.