Hey for $1K you have room to play.

hope the water pump is OK.

I bought my wiring harness at fastlane (peachparts) and had an indie install for about $250.
Harness was about $900/$1K I think.

just get it going and enjoy !

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD