Tom,

I didn't intend to counter your statement about STAR, when I posted my response I hadn't yet read your post.

I have no beef with Middle Easterners. I've traveled in Arabic countries and found people to be reasonable, friendly, and generally better informed about the world than Americans. I also happen to love Falafel.

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I never go far without a little Big Star

1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

Tom, is this who you are referring to? Shahverdi's Foreign Cars http://www.sfcionline.com/ If not is anyone familiar with them? Located in the Glen Burnie area.

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'83 240D (for sale)
'84 Harley FXRT
'85 300CD Turbo (Sold)
'85 500SEC (for sale)
'04 Dodge Dakota Quad
'06 Harley FLHTCI
'97 SL320

Did this move ever happen? Do you have the new details?

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I never go far without a little Big Star

1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

My sister and brother had a bad experience with their workmanship. I wanted to take my c230 and 190e 16v there. But she'd had her head gasket replaced by them, and it leaked later. She ended up doing the work herself.

Currently, I've been using Pohanka (Salisbury, Maryland), and they are so damn awesome. I use to use I.G. Burton and have been screwed a few times. Any suggestions for Hunt Valley/Cockysville Maryland? I was thinking about checking out MB of Hunt Valley then some non-dealerships for my 190e.

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Project: 1986 190E 2.3-16v Black
Commuter: 1998 C230 2.3 Imperial Red
Retired: 1989 190E 2.6 Champagne

Try Island Imports in Stevensville, near the Bay Bridge. He keeps my SDL running. Ask for Steve.

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Paul 1987 300 SDL; 2000 ML; '69 MGB; '68 VW Fastback

I recently had a very good experience with German Auto Service in Jessup. Not the least expensive I've encountered, but worth the expertise and the enthusiastic customer service and quick turnaround.

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I never go far without a little Big Star

1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

Me either, but I have had chicken with them.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

Well, I've even had camel with them. Kind of dry, but tasty if coated with enough garlic and turmeric.

I've now also visited Hunt Valley Imports on York in Cockeysville. They were recommended by several benz drivers in my neighborhood as pleasant and reasonable. I tend to agree. They replaced my ball joints and charged for about 3 hours, instead of the 5.5 hours the manuals say. The ride and creak level have dramatically improved, so I think they did the job well. They were also very accommodating on schedule.

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I never go far without a little Big Star

1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

I agree, I have used Hunt Valley Mercedes (AKA Valley Motors).. Harry has always been accomodating, even let me provide some parts I had purchased but didnt have time to install. I have spent quite a bit of money there, parts guys are great, plus the give the MBCA discount.

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Dennis
2006 E320 CDI Black/Black Leather. Nav, HTD Seats HK stereo 32000 miles.
2000 VW Passat 1.8t 300,000 miles as of Dec 09, 2009 original owner
1997 E300d Silver 300,000 miles As of Jan 05, 2010
3rd owner SOLD

Had an experience with R&H's parts department yesterday. I wanted one of the brass alignment tools to help you put wheels on and take them off by screwing it into a lug bolt hole. None of the three parts guys there knew what I was talking about and they tried and tried to find it on EPC net. After 20 minutes of research and hushed conversation, they went to find a tech. Then they came back and told me it is no longer available, was part of an optional toolbox back in the day. Really useless folks.

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I never go far without a little Big Star

1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

M0030... WHEEL STUD ALIGNMENT GUIDES, USE IN PLACE OF 2 LUG BOLTS TO HOLD WHEEL IN PLACE WHILE INSTALLING OTHER LUG BOLTS 12X1.5MM, APPLICATION: ALL


M0030A... WHEEL STUD ALIGNMENT GUIDES, USE IN PLACE OF 2 LUG BOLTS TO HOLD WHEEL IN PLACE WHILE INSTALLING OTHER LUG BOLTS M14X1.5, APPLICATION: ALL



Have a great day.

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Prototype R&D/testing:
Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
Automotive Technical Writer

1985 300SD
1983 300D
1984 190D
2003 Volvo V70
2002 Honda Civic

https://www.boldegoist.com/

Gotta put in another plug for Chris at Hunt Valley Imports. Had my 300D in for an oil change and, on his own initiative and nickel, he replaced the windlace in my driver's door opening from one of the donor cars on his lot. He also found a piece of dash wood which was cracked on my car and put that in, too.

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I never go far without a little Big Star

1994 E500 199/Gray 82k
84 300D (Salty) Orient Red/Palomino 141k
88 300CE (Ersatzhammer) 904/Java 163k -- Turbo Technics twin turbo kit, AMG Gen I body kit, Sportline steering box and steering wheel, Sportline/Eibach /Bilstein Sport/500E suspension, Quaife LSD in 210 mm diff case, Silver Arrow brakes.
88 300CE Brabus 3.6 199 on Black 44k

Potomac Classic Autoworks in downtown Rockville specializes in Benzes from the '50s through the early '90s. In business since 2009.

www.daswrench.com

I would vouch for Rob any day.

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I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes!


1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]