Joe,

My friend and the FJ60: No, he's not modifying it - just trying to get it to run for more than 10 miles without breaking down. He lives in an apartment complex and they won't let him work on it in the parking lot - so he's forced to use a shop. And it's been in the shop for more than 8 months now.

Good luck with your E420. Mine frustrated the crap out of me whenever it wouldn't run. But whenever I finally managed to fix it (and I've been through 3 or 4 issues)...I always remember why I like it the minute I drive it. Best driving car I've ever owned. (Better than my Mustang, and it's more than 10 years older than the Mustang).

Oh, and if you can replace your own ETA and wiring harness (you mentioned you did)...then you can change your fuel filter with your eyes closed. Not a real technical job - just a pain in the butt getting under the car.

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1995 MB E420 (lowered)
1989 MB 300SE (sold to brother)
1975 MB 280 (sold)
One damn fine jacked-up golf cart