don't forget some E-class w124s had the a/c evaporator failure-fun dash removing work.

E400 lower ball joint comes with LCA $300

W124 both rear wheel bearings try $800 for parts and labor, must dissassemble whole rear end and have special tool.

spring perch failure on some early W210 E-class 1996+.

sometimes it's better to stick with what you know and love. some say the 80s MB were the best engineered cars. for your 1980 a/c go with R12.

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