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2007 GL320 rear main seal leaking oil help!!

Old Jul 20, 2015 | 11:04 PM
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2007 GL320 rear main seal leaking oil help!!

Hi. I have a 2007 gl320 with 230,000 miles on it. Rear main seal is leaking bad . Called mb dealer for price on the job. MB wants $1,900. My question to you guys has anyone done it themselves and what is involved in doing it. Any help would be greatly appreciated .
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 10:39 PM
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Price is probably all labor, not much parts. Gotta pull transmission and both driveshafts so price is not too bad really,
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Old Jul 28, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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That is in the ball park. My dealer said around $1,700 and Krusty is correct it is all labor. If you find a shop that knows Mercedes they can do it for much less. The dealer has a much higher cost per hour. I believe the only part needed costs $20. lol
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Old Jul 28, 2015 | 11:12 AM
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correct. have to check, but the book ls like 10 hours of labor @ $140/ hour.

a competent mechanic can have it done in about 6 or less.
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