I used the old clamp but it's tight... getting tired of this car I show it love and it lets me down

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1994 e320 (Charcoal and grey) 140, 000 miles

A defeatist attitude towards a 23 year old car isn't going to help your opinion of it or help you fix the problem. I don't care who made it, a 23 year old car is a 23 year old car. Expect to have to provide service. If maintenance is an issue, Honda and Toyota have affordable vehicles - Just sayin...

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Current stable:
1995 E320 157K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 125K (SLoL)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

Gone and wanting to forget:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™) [Definitely NOT a Benz]