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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Fix it or part it?

I have a 1993 190E 2.6. Presently it has the following issues:

1. Automatice Transmittion - Reverse gear is bad. Will not back up on a slope and barely on flat surface. Forward gears are ok.

2. Engine - suspect timing has jumped. Gets gas and spark. Will not fire up.

3. Heater Core - needs to be replaced. Lot of work to remove dashboard.

She is gray, has a hit on the driver side fender. Has new tires and struts / shocks. Drives great.

What should I do, repair it or let her go? It may cost upwards of over $2000 to fix, but when fixed she may be worth it.
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Drop in a 2jz and a TH400 and go have some fun...lol
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Old Oct 2, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Dawg
I have a 1993 190E 2.6. Presently it has the following issues:

1. Automatice Transmittion - Reverse gear is bad. Will not back up on a slope and barely on flat surface. Forward gears are ok.

2. Engine - suspect timing has jumped. Gets gas and spark. Will not fire up.

3. Heater Core - needs to be replaced. Lot of work to remove dashboard.

She is gray, has a hit on the driver side fender. Has new tires and struts / shocks. Drives great.

What should I do, repair it or let her go? It may cost upwards of over $2000 to fix, but when fixed she may be worth it.
i think she's done...
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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I will think it over. In case I part her out, I will post pictures. Should have decision by 10/07/09.

Thanks for the Input.
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