...more palatable knowing that the parts and labor are provided by the experienced pros and guaranteed by factory authorized service?

doesn't sound like this problem is a chronic one infecting a
significant population of 119 V8's

...hopefully the repair will yield another trouble free 100K on the top end

good luck and I feel for ya

-fad

PS original list w/ dest chg on the '94 S500 Coupe, $102,375....that's quite a vehicle you have there Jim