I'm guessing it's $2000 for the head gasket and $400 to rebuild the head. This is done only when necessary, such as a leaky head gasket, not at any certain mileage.
I live here in sunny San Diego and I tell you, we have a lot of good mechanics..it's only a matter of looking for them through networking and talking to friends.
I just spent $1770.00 on my 89 300E (142k miles) and he replaced/repaired the following:
-head gasket replaced
-replaced valve cover gasket
-removed cylinder head for machine shop, grinded/resurfaced, pressure tested, valve job, replaced 12 valve guides
-replaced water pump/thermostat
-replaced serpentine belt
-replaced an annoying belt tensioner damper shock
-replaced #1 fuel injector
-replaced 6 spark plugs
-oil change
-replaced coolant
-replaced tranny pan gasket
-replaced transmission fluid
-replaced heater hose
-replaced two motor mounts
And this puppy runs like a dream again..no more leaks
I live here in sunny San Diego and I tell you, we have a lot of good mechanics..it's only a matter of looking for them through networking and talking to friends.
I just spent $1770.00 on my 89 300E (142k miles) and he replaced/repaired the following:
-head gasket replaced
-replaced valve cover gasket
-removed cylinder head for machine shop, grinded/resurfaced, pressure tested, valve job, replaced 12 valve guides
-replaced water pump/thermostat
-replaced serpentine belt
-replaced an annoying belt tensioner damper shock
-replaced #1 fuel injector
-replaced 6 spark plugs
-oil change
-replaced coolant
-replaced tranny pan gasket
-replaced transmission fluid
-replaced heater hose
-replaced two motor mounts
And this puppy runs like a dream again..no more leaks
[:0][:0]Holy $hit Batman, thats dirt cheap!! DIRT i say!! sign me up too. Im at 126k and dont want to get rid of the car. my mechanic tells me just add oil, but hell, no payments on these cars as they are dirt cheap to buy, why not throw 2k into one?
You are lucky!!
Problem is in the Philadelphia area there aren't any reputable MB mechanics or they charge as much as the dealer so you're stuck going to the dealer.
Sergio
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