LEt me put it this way-

MB warrenttee's their parts. So even if you buy the same gasket from Elring or MB the difference is simple. If it leaks, you can take your car to the dealership and they will fix it the second time(parts and labor).

Measure the bolts and re-use if they are within spec. The aircraft mechanics do this all the time-not a big deal. Never had problems with re-useing a bolt that was within spec. That why there is a spec for re-use!


Michael

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Michael McGuire
83 300d
01 vw A4 TDI
66 Chevy Corsa
68 GMC V6 w/oD
86 300E