In response to your original post Larry,,,, I have been saying it forever,,,, always pull the wiper off to replace the windshield ! Have seen those slam bangers do it without and as you said, there can be consequences.
In reference to you giving up the Benzes,,,, this question has been on my mind for quite awhile. How long do I keep putting money into the cars ? I guess until it reaches the point where it is cheaper to drive a newer one, or until I can't work on them any more. Just returned from a trip in the TE,,, see OD,,, and completely fell in love with the car again. A pure joy for 12 hour 700 mile days, even for this old bod, and only saw one other TE the whole trip. I still enjoy the uniqueness of the marque, and will just continue to plow ahead I guess. I don't have near the miles you do on the E, so my view may change as the miles add up. Thanks for all your imput though,,, you are a true pro.

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