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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Does anyone know of a shop in the Northern VA/DC/MD area with techs qualified to do things like remove/install aftermarket crank pulley, cams, headers, etc. properly?
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by joshd
Does anyone know of a shop in the Northern VA/DC/MD area with techs qualified to do things like remove/install aftermarket crank pulley, cams, headers, etc. properly?
Suggest you check out MBCA's site as they have a list, by state, of indies who people have recommended. Good luck.

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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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Does anyone know of a shop in the Northern VA/DC/MD area with techs qualified to do things like remove/install aftermarket crank pulley, cams, headers, etc. properly?
I'm about to be in the same boat as you when I pickup an e55 soon. I plan to take my car to Curry's in Sterling (Moran Rd) for most maintenance. But I'm worried about warranty work. I've heard horror stories about HBL in Tysons and American Service Center. Not sure what's left besides traveling out of the area. I'm hoping to find some place that's not going to freak when they see a pulley.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by paulv
Suggest you check out MBCA's site as they have a list, by state, of indies who people have recommended. Good luck.

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I'm not having much luck finding that list on the mbca.org site, do you have a direct link?
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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I'm about to be in the same boat as you when I pickup an e55 soon. I plan to take my car to Curry's in Sterling (Moran Rd) for most maintenance. But I'm worried about warranty work. I've heard horror stories about HBL in Tysons and American Service Center. Not sure what's left besides traveling out of the area. I'm hoping to find some place that's not going to freak when they see a pulley.

I've used that Curry's quite a bit for maintenance on my previous cars. They are good guys, just a bit pricey. They also have a mustang awd dyno at that location. I'm just not sure how experienced they are with Mercedes ... I was hoping to find a local shop that has a lot of experience, especially with the 55K motor ...
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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I've used that Curry's quite a bit for maintenance on my previous cars. They are good guys, just a bit pricey. They also have a mustang awd dyno at that location. I'm just not sure how experienced they are with Mercedes ... I was hoping to find a local shop that has a lot of experience, especially with the 55K motor ...
Indeed. They do cost a bit more, but I think it is worth it for the peace of mind knowing that they have a clue and have integrity. But I've only used them for standard maintenance, not modifications. For that, I'm not sure. For warranty work, I'm also at a loss.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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I'm not having much luck finding that list on the mbca.org site, do you have a direct link?
Looks like they redesigned the site since the last time I was there.

Here it is:

http://mbca.cartama.net/forumdisplay.php?f=54

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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Looks like they redesigned the site since the last time I was there.

Here it is:

http://mbca.cartama.net/forumdisplay.php?f=54

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Nice, thanks.
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