When I went to get the car, necessitating signing a statement to the effect that I was informed that the car was not safe to drive, the wife of the owner [who does the front desk work] seemed surprised that I was going to investigate having it fixed and not scrap it. I took it to the welders, and felt for a moment like I had tossed a live chicken into a pool of gators. They drove it up on a rack over an open bay and 4 welders descended [literally, they had to walk down stairs] on the RF tire area with someone checking it from every angle. I had talked with the owner about the issue of high strength and some poor welding in the past, and the critical nature of this for it to be my 'forever' car. A few minutes later the had determined that they could indeed repair the cracks. It would take about an hour from getting the undercoating off and getting it cleaned up. Estimated cost about $55 - $60. A far cry from the top I would have been willing to pay. Hopefully a good outcome, but I'll be watching that spot for a few years. I rest easier tonight, and tomorrow I will try to figure out transportation to get it back to the MB shop to have the numerous fuel and vacuum issues addressed. Manfred made a huge difference with the sharp eye on the throttle linkages.
BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 301k miles _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
