I will be thinking of you. Replacing the core on my 93 was without a doubt the most exhausting automotive experience I've had in some 35 years. Getting everything back in right and tight seemed endless. Perhaps it was my aging bod stuggling in odd positions. Good luck. It was great when it was over.

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Bart

2002 ML500, 2009 CLK350 Cabriolet
93 300D 2.5 Turbo 265,000 Miles (Sold - bad idea)