I would start with a few new rocker arms...Many times they will last for a long time.

ANY time a cam, rocker arm, or lifter is replaced the base setting of the lifter should be checked & adjusted...

Many aftermarket MB cams are from the SAME billet's as the OE ones from the dealer.

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