Without a doubt, I have been spared much agony and saved considerable $$$ from knowledge gained here - if only to talk intelligently to my mechanic.

I say the resurrection of his old thread is "timely" because I m a "visitor" on another forum (no names - no flames) that is in the midst of a big to do about "visitors" posting. I read most of it for the entertainment value and to gain some insight into their regular posters.

Apparently the Christmas bills have started coming in - there seems to be some pent up anger over there and its getting unleashed in the forum.

I've noticed that one of our favorites has popped back in - quit making a stranger of yourself Steve! (stevebfl) Stop by more often.

Thanks to all for the knowledge and help (and I'll post when I can be of help)

Kevin

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"Dangerous with a wrench...and not smart enough to know it"

Stable (in order of acqusition):
'84 500SL, 280SEL (Euros)
'77 280SE. '90 560SEL
'79 450SEL 6.9,
'95 C280 (totalled by daughter 8/07)
'81 280SL (rescued) '88 300CE
'86 560SEC '95 C36
'01 CL55

DD's: '04 S500 4Matic (SWMBO)
'04 F150 Crew