I have an opportunity to buy a 81 300CD that the transmission went out on recently. Can someone give me an idea of the cost (or book time) to R & R the transmission? Provided that I can find one somewhere. This is near Austin, TX if that makes a difference

I've seen it as low as $1200 dollars for just a rebuilt with just soft parts. But if any hard parts, IE servo's, or forks, are bad, then it could go as high as $3000.
Rob

If you're willing to pay a little for shipping and would like a good transmission, try and visit this link, and search for part # RT-722.118B

http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=1644

They're selling for $1,195.00

I worked with these folks when I had to re-do the tranny on my 190E - very competent, and extremely helpful. I had the dealer put it in, and I remember about $900 in labor (9-10hrs. I believe). Of course, and indy would be slightly less, dependent upon shop rates.

You could get by for about $2,300 IMO.

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R & R time should be around 5.5-6 hrs.

I would think you could find a used trans for around $250-400.

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