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Originally Posted by edge
I have found that head gasket leak are problematic on an ongoing basis even after replacing. You have a great mechanic, I paid $2200 for a rebuilt tranny. The threat of a $4500 evaporator job is a deal breaker.
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I can only base my opinion on my experience and that of my mechanics (the famous Enrique at Mr. MB Motors).
The final iteration of the head gasket (the one made by Elring) has metal tabs on it that index it firmly into the block, preventing it from moving. Enrique tells me that he has never had a head gasket fail that he's replaced.
I don't know what an evaporator job goes for exactly, but I recall it was in the $1,500 range.
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Paul S.
2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.
1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
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