We had several Sprinter based vans at my work, and at around 118,000 miles the transmission needed to be replaced. There where around 4 or 5 of these vans with similar mileage fail.
The mechanic said it must be replaced, as there was not enough left to rebuild. Cost was around $4,500 and it took a few days for each van.
Sure the fuel costs where a lot less, but transmissions where a lot more.
Fred.
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Porsche or Country Coach!
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