You'd be surprised. I was when I calculated the 240D had cost me only
$0.09/mile to drive (plus fuel of course).
Its not "all the time" anyway and for this diagnosis, freeing up the parking
brake and changing the lube in the diff he didn't charge me a dime. I gave him
$20 anyway which doesn't even start to cover his time...
I do some myself, glow plugs, exhaust, brakes. This he had the car running on
the lift to diagnose which would have been real tough for me, what with no
lift...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:39:46 -0500
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another new problem
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you must go broke paying somebody to fix your cars all the time.
Curt Raymond wrote:
>
Took the 190D to my Indy because of a squeeling symphony the other
night driving home from work. It appears it was caused by a sticking
parking brake cable - Whew!
>
> On the negative side the
annoying rumble I've been hearing appears to be a differential bearing.
He's nervous about being able to replace the bearing without screwing
up something else inside. He also figures it'll cost more in labor than
a replacement would cost.
>
> So, anybody got a
differential for an '85 190D 2.2l 5spd manual? I found one online (so
far) in CA for $150 which seems like a good price but I bet the
shipping will be spendy.
>
> I've also called Dwight's buddy Fred as I *think* he has a 190D 2.2l.
> I'd also appreciate it if anybody knew of any other differentials that'd work
> (correct ratio I mean).
>
> Thanks!
>
> -Curt
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