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HELP! I need a transmission for my 99 ML430

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Old Jun 13, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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HELP! I need a transmission for my 99 ML430

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I would like to ask if anyone knows where to buy a rebuilt or used transmission for my 1999 ML430 preferably in the L.A./SFV area. My tranny just went dead yesterday and I need to have it replaced. The cheaper the better. Thanks.
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Could I use a 1999 ML320 transmission for my ML430? Any difference or issues? Thanks
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Old Jun 16, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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You will learn the hard way that cheaper is not better. How many times do you want to do the trans replacement??
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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I just crunched my transmission also. Any recomendations on a good rebuilder would be appreciated. When I find one, I'll let you guys know.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Do guys know what caused your transmissions to fail? Have you ever changed fluids?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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tirkes, the point of this tread is not to examine what we could have done. It's obviously a little late to have hind-sight.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 05:19 PM
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I did a quick check onhttp://http://car-part.com/and found a used one for 2150.00 with 116k miles for a 430,the 320 has a differant #.Stockton auto dismantlers 800-235-8733.Hope this helps
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