Originally Posted by
JaNeily
The wires have been repaired. All splices were soldered and shrink wrapped, then wrapped in electrical tape. I found the gaskets and knock sensors on eBay of all places and they should be here by Friday. The closest Mercedes dealer was less than helpful.

Glad you found the parts, you do know when searching for parts for the drivetrain, search a 2003ish MB SLK-320 with it's VIN number for the part numbers/parts. Never, never, go to a Chrysler dealership/parts department (they have a MB part in a MB box, with a Chrysler sticker/label on it). They will take you over the coals. Good luck on the fix!
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