Hi all,

Got my 87 300d back from the mechanic with some disheartening news...

Rear differential mounts are busted, Indy wants $1088 to replace it. I did some research and this definitely looks out of my league. I've read that this needs attention pretty quickly, but please tell me if I am wrong.

Also I have had a very slow leak in the transmission for 2 years now...takes about a year to use a qt. I check the transmission fluid often, so unles the dipstick is lying to me, then it doesn't appear to be leaking a ton. However, this has been an issue for two years, so I am worried that the tranny will go at any time, which means a rebuild...at least $2000

This past year I just replaced the entire front suspension, fan clutch and fan...which cost $1600.

So, if I do these repairs then the maintenance will be $4000 for the year, more than the old girl is worth.

The engine is in great shape, very little blowby (the Indy was impressed by how little blowby there was) and I have replaced quite a few things over the years.

I love this car, but spending $4000 in a year on repairs (a ton diy, so could have been way more) is leaving me with a sick feeling in my stomach. The thought having to spend another $4000 next year, the year after...

Any thoughts? Advice? This forum has helped me maintain the old girl well over the past few years...I guess I am frustrated, disheartened, and just reaching out to the community. Looking for some encouragement, to steady the course, or, a smack in the face of some common sense

Thanks