Ouch! $10K!

This could be really scary, then ... is this typical or unusual? I can do the HVAC stuff and deal with trans leaks, probably, but major R&R of components like transfer cases gets a bit expensive for me!

Appreciate the info!

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg