Carlos,

98 ML owner here also. 117K miles

I just finished going through some of the items Gilly mentioned
(Brake fluid flush, coolant change, fuel filter upgrade, and rear pinion seal) and happen to have the "My Benzo" folder with me.

Fuel Filter:
The old part number: 163-477-02-01
The new part number: 163-477-05-01 ($51.00) ACK

Lines and hoses:
001-997-83-90 Clamp ($1.40)
163-470-37-64 Loop to 1634 ($16.50)
163-470-29-64 Line to 1634 ($14.50)
163-470-28-64 Line to 1634 ($18.50)

Labor = $120

Next are shocks/struts (doing them myself)

I'm interested in learning more on the level of difficulty (or not) swapping/changing the door moldings. The 40 mph thump is driving me nuts.

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Fast Robert