I'll keep posting follow-ups as I go along.

The oil guides themselves sell for $16.00 each, X8 per side, you do the math, it's expensive. I found out the O rings can be replaced if you guide isn't broken, for about $1 each, 2 per guide is about $16.00. Much better.

Now the other issue. Fifteen years of hot engine makes for brittle rubber hoses. All the breather hoses and connections broke when I was trying to remove them. There goes the savings on the oil guides. The local dealer has all the hoses and connectors (in stock) for about $135, but I ordered them from my import parts guys. Not sure of the price yet.

One more thing so far....after you disconnect the fuel line from the rail to remove the valve cover, put it back on and tighten it. I left mine off, and elevated, but fuel was still dribbling out. Luckily everything won't go back until tomorrow so all the fuel can evaporate.

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1994 E420, Pearl Black/Black. 2.82 rear diff., AMG front spoiler, painted lower half. SOLD

1972 & 1974 BMW 2002tii's.