E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

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Old May 6, 2017 | 05:06 PM
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Hello Everyone,

I'm happy to be a part of the community. I have a blue 1987 260e with 80K original miles. The tranny is knocking and 4th gear is completely gone. I'm trying to figure out how to revive her. She's been great to me. The mechanic is saying $4,500 parts and labor.

Have any of you made it through a situation like this? Everything else on the car is fantastic inside and out.
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Old May 8, 2017 | 10:32 AM
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Old May 12, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Welcome to MBWorld! Might try and see if you can sourced a used unit on www.car-part.com. Otherwise, if you need any other parts for your MB please do not hesitate to let me know. We also have some really great tech articles (listed below) to help you tackle any future repairs with your W124.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...18_catalog.htm
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...Index-W124.htm
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Old May 13, 2017 | 10:25 AM
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Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info! I will check out the links and reach out in the future.
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