Yes, it can be fixed.

There is a lot of information here in the archives, if you can find it. Try the search function, and if you have enough patience, you'll find the threads.

There are VDO shops that can rebuild yours for you. There are several shops that advertise in the Star Magazine.

Try calling Bill (webmaster) and Donnie's (Benzmac) shop in Peachtree (they own this website).

There is a link to their shop, MB Autowerks, on the home page. I'm sure they could help you out in this regard.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".