If you go the boneyard route, there are a number in Southern California.

There is one in Sun Valley, although I don't know the name. You might try calling Enrique, the owner of Mr. MB Motors. There are dozens of posts from membes on this site that have gone there. He is off of the 101 freeway off of Reseda Blvd. in Tarzana. He can help you out locating a used part somewhere.

Do a search on "Enrique" or "Mr. MB Motors" and you'll get a ton of hits.

There is also A-1 professional Benz and Beemer in Anaheim, CA. It is not far from disneyland, close to where the 5 freeway crosses Katella.

I have posted the contact info before if you try a search...

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".