I have the replacement on the way. I did start it with just the metal and did not like it so she will be replaced immediately. Just have to figure out how to get the crank pulley bolt off by myself on an automatic without much trouble. I have no problem dismanteling half the engine, it just seems assinine to me the way they designed it since it is a $20 part that needs what looks to be a few hundred bucks in labor if it was taken to a shop. If I knew exactly where the bolt that holds it on was I would drill through the timing cover and get the bolt out and then plug the damn hole up so it does not leak! Why they could not have an external bolt there is beyond me! Have them for the other rails! Oh well, just grumbling!

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~Jamie
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2003 Pewter C230K SC C1, C4, C5, C7, heated seats, CD Changer, and 6 Speed. ContiExtremes on the C7's.

1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon.....