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Originally Posted by F18
Shertex......you must have had some major rebuild some where along the line.
Yes? No?
I have only spent about $3000 over the last 4 years on the 98 E300 (about 100K mi.) but I do my own labor. That included a new radiator, muffler, brake pads, 1 set of touring tires and one set of mounted winter tires plus all the little stuff like O Rings for the fuel lines and rebuilding the IP.........
It sounds to me like your hemorhaging money on that vehicle.....may be I am wrong!
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No...no major rebuilds. Engine and tranny have always been rock solid. Below are things I've done (in addition to fluids, tires, etc.). Nothing, in and of itself, very major. And nothing to make me think I'm throwing good money after bad. But it adds up.
Folks who do their own work save a ton.
Alternator
Aux. Water Pump
Ball Joints
Belt Tensioner
Blower
Brakes Front
Brakes Rear
Center Link
Fan Clutch
Front Crank Seal
Front Drive Shaft Joint
Front Wheel Bearings
Glow Plugs
Header Pipe
Ignition Lock
Injection Pump Seals
Monovalve
Master Cylinder
Muffler (ctr)
Radiator
Steering Damper
Struts & Shocks
Sway Bar Bushings
Thermostat
Tie Rod Assembly
Window Regulator
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Last edited by shertex; 10-21-2009 at 03:59 PM.
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