i second the line on replacing the water pump.....as you are replacing the hose.

i was out of town...and my wife started driving on a water pump that was weeping slightly she didn't notice..

cost me a water pump and a head gasket.... 2k. if i had been in town i could have done the water pump for 150 dollars... oh well.

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1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


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