My 1995 E300D with 254,000 miles is losing reverse. On a flat surface you can back up but any sort of downhill include cannot. Otherwise to me it drives and shifts fine. I changed the fluid and filter about 50,000 miles ago. The fluid does not really smell that bad.

I had planned a motor swap anyways. I have been quoted $800 to repair reverse and $1800-2,000 to overhaul the whole thing. That is with me dropping off the trans to them.

I plan to keep this car another 5-10 years. Would like to get some opinions on reverse only vs total rebuild and also if that quoted price is fair.

thanks!

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1995 E300 diesel