Dear mctwin2kman,

Me too! I've done a lot of things with car since I bought it (2nd hand) to make it look, smell and run like a MB would. From upholstery, top engine rebuilt, suspension (F&R - bushings, shocks, mounts, the works), new tires and wheels, H&R springs, radiator overhaul, new alternator and the list goes on and on. I was planning on having it repainted this year and having a side claddings installed. But with a possibility of having to replace the control unit, I'm now putting it on hold in the meantime.

Dear yal,

Thanks for the input. As mentioned above I've already replaced the engine mounts. This was done 3 years ago. Does it necessarily fail that soon? For the hard starts, the battery might be a good shot. Because come to think it's been three years since I replaced it. But wouldn't a slow cranking to no cranking be more of a symptom of a failing battery? Mine cranks fairly well. It just takes longer like, about 5 seconds or more. If it does not start the first time it's fairly easy the second time (1 click). The cold start valve has been tested and that's OK.

any more suggestions?????