Re-read your post. You said "crescent", not open-end wrench. Carry on your good work!

I'm happy to chip in. Pass along the payment details when available (and thanks for arranging this and doing the work...)

I forget what they are called. I meant the one that is round on one end, and open on the other.

Alon

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2004 C240 - 744 - C7 Wheels - Android Radio
2002 C320 - 816 - Sport Wagon

ohh, also you are right about 13mm being common. should I go for the 17mm or the 13 mm? I didn;t want something tiny.

or I could go with another tool. let me know.

I'll see Snap On Guy wednesday.

Alon

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'92 300CE - Sold
2004 C240 - 744 - C7 Wheels - Android Radio
2002 C320 - 816 - Sport Wagon

Chris of Capital City European is excellent, he works on both my mercedes and is always accurate in his diagnosis' and honest about the work that is needed, not to mention fairly priced. John, owner of Silver Star Motors is also very good, knows his mercedes', off of Fair Oaks and California in Carmichael.

Recommendations for transmission rebuilds in Sacramento or bay area (San Mateo, Daly City, or San Francisco area)?

I go to an excellent mechanic here in the Citrus Heights and Orangevale area. He takes care of the fleet, and he is fairly reasonable. Great knowledgeable man, who ONLY works on mercedes. Ernie's Independent MBZ repair. I will only trust him now. He does great service, and he is amazing at his work. Give him a buzz: (916) 989-4973. Address: 6326 Main Ave. #14. Orangevale, CA, 95662. I will only trust him because of the ongoing saga with my 400e. IT was in the shop at least once a month at my old mechnic, and now it is hardly ever in the shop.

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91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Thanks everyone for your help. I have been to Star and they are very good. Nice too very helpful.

Thanks again everyone.
Dave Myers
Fair Oaks, CA
93 300E (3.2) LOL

Have a buddy who has used Stephens Service center for years... have heard nothing but good about that shop!

I use European Sports Car Garage, on 16th & T. sts in midtown, its just a stones throw away from the Fair Oaks area, well, a little further, but I STRONGLY reccomend this shop. My family has been using him for years since moving to the area. Paul Lausevic JR is the owner, and has never failed to impress me... ive never had 1 problem with any of his work. He is almost intolerably honest, and has excellent diagnostic skills...
Its a family run shop, been in business since the 60's, and has that old school european shop feel-

Rates are good, and you get high quality work.
Make sure you call beforehand- Shop is almost always BUSY. I dont think ive ever been to a shop with so much traffic in the parking lot! LOL

Should you, or anybody else choose to try European Sports Car Garage, Inc. out, heres the contact info:

European Sports Car Garage, Inc.
Paul Lausevic JR
916-441-5412
1929 16th St.
(corner of 16th & T, same block as Ernesto's restaurant)

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1995 E420
1992 BMW 525i
1984 300D Turbo sold
1993 Volvo 244 sold
1995 Volvo 944T R.I.P!


"The details are not details. They make the product."
-Charles Eames

www.cbs.nu

Paul Lausevic @ European Sports Car Garage works on our cars-

He rebuilt the tranny on the C280 about a year ago now, havent had any problems with it since!

Hes HONEST about what your car needs, what it'll cost, and does high-quality work.

Give him a ring, maybe he can help you out!

Paul Lausevic JR.
European Sports Car Garage, Inc.
916-441-5412
1929 16th st.
Sacramento, CA
(corner of 16th & T sts., same block as Ernestos restaurant)

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Nate

1995 E420
1992 BMW 525i
1984 300D Turbo sold
1993 Volvo 244 sold
1995 Volvo 944T R.I.P!


"The details are not details. They make the product."
-Charles Eames

www.cbs.nu

Thanks for another good lead. I need Motor mounts, and my drivers door lock sticks, can only open using passenger side. My first day off I will try one of the above. Stephens is great but to far from me. Tom is wonderful too.
For me the closer the better.
Thanks again

I have a rather older 280SL that I am restoring and need to fine a resonable Mercedes-Benz mechanic who nows the ins and outs of a W113. Can any one referr me to such a person in Los angeles who is honest and were my car will not be used as a pick a part for other cars?

Bob

Look for good shop in Modesto, ca. Thanks.

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My daughter wrecked my 1995 E320 MB. Needs a hood, grill and a headlight. Can anybody recommend a good body shop for these repairs? I have my own paint (just had the car painted a couple of months ago) and need someone who will work with me.

These things are a bit difficult to search the archives for (and I did)....

I am looking for a reliable, honest Indie MB Mechanic in either LA (near USC), Pasadena (near my Parents) or in Orange County (near my new home). any advice is greatly appreciated. ALSO if someone has had GREAT service at a Dealership, please advise.

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