One last thing, I was just wondering what the best gasket is to use for the job. I see that the MB gaket is available, does anyone know if this is the "new improved" gaket as mentioned in another article?

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1999 SL500 87K
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1978 Pontiac Trans Am 110K
1977 Pontiac Trans Am 130K
1999 SL500 87K (the garage queen, only out in the summer)