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kiwi_g Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1986 300GD 1986 190E 2.3 16V Posts: 133 | i think my auto trans is dead it is struggling to engage gears at the moment i did check the oil level in the trans but since then i found out i may have checked it incorrectly which is a bit of a hassle may have to pay a little for this to get fixed but if i have to take the gearbox out i may as well remove the engine and get the turbo engine i have fixed and kill 2 birds with one stone | ||
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NZ Benz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1993 300SEL/S320 Posts: 2555 | RE: i think my auto trans is dead Is it really clunking into the next gear? If so then I think your clutch(s) within the gearbox may be fried, you can rebuild one or two that are bad but this is usually just the begining of teh whole thing going bad, thats why I just got a new gear box when mine did this. | ||
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TWODOGS Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: UK Vehicle(s): Norwegian Army 240GD Posts: 584 | RE: i think my auto trans is dead are you checking the fluid leval with the engine running ? Twodogs (wales.jpg) Attachments ---------------- wales.jpg (20KB - 10 downloads) | ||
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gwagen460swb Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Vehicle(s): 280GE SWB, Toyota Highlander, BMW530i, RR HSE Posts: 513 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead Is this an automatic or manual trans (because I see next gear and clutch)? The word "auto" in your title is teasing my brain. | ||
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Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3186 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead Replace the fluid and the filter. Check the fluid for debris/grit. The small valves in the auto box can malfuntion easily with the smallest of contaminates. The symtoms you describe are similar to a dirty box. It is amazing what something as simple as a lttle maintenance can do. I had a similar situation with an 85 300d that I had years ago. Filter/fluid change did it. Tha simple thing first. Mark | ||
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kiwi_g Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1986 300GD 1986 190E 2.3 16V Posts: 133 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead i'm new to g wagens do they have a filter on the trans wicked now that is engineering so how do i go about doing this filter change whereabouts is it situated so i have an idea what i am looking for | ||
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kiwi_g Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1986 300GD 1986 190E 2.3 16V Posts: 133 | RE: i think my auto trans is dead TWODOGS - 6/12/2006 11:42 PM are you checking the fluid leval with the engine running ? Twodogs yes i was but i read on another thread in here that i shouldn't push the dipstick all the way in when checking the level is that correct | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead kiwi_g - 6/14/2006 3:31 AM i'm new to g wagens do they have a filter on the trans wicked now that is engineering so how do i go about doing this filter change whereabouts is it situated so i have an idea what i am looking for Filter is inside the tranny. You have to drop the pan to access it. Cleanliness approaching surgical conditions is the word here! | ||
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kiwi_g Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1986 300GD 1986 190E 2.3 16V Posts: 133 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead DUTCH - 6/13/2006 10:07 PM Filter is inside the tranny. You have to drop the pan to access it. Cleanliness approaching surgical conditions is the word here! okies then i'll ring the mercedes people about it tomorrow don't suppose you would know the part number would you | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead kiwi_g - 6/14/2006 6:54 AM don't suppose you would know the part number would you Need a VIN to look it up. | ||
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kiwi_g Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: New Zealand Vehicle(s): 1986 300GD 1986 190E 2.3 16V Posts: 133 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead DUTCH - 6/13/2006 10:56 PM kiwi_g - 6/14/2006 6:54 AM don't suppose you would know the part number would you Need a VIN to look it up. i wrote that down somewhere if i pm it to you can you let me know what the part number should be is it difficult to do this job myself | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead kiwi_g - 6/14/2006 7:48 AM is it difficult to do this job myself You MUST be scrupulously clean. The tiniest particle of dirt, dust and/or lint can plug up valves; and you don't want that! | ||
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Braingears Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: St Petersburg, FL Vehicle(s): G320 & ML320 Posts: 1450 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead My transmission was rebuild about a year ago. This is NOT something that you want to do yourself. Trust Me. It is about as complex as Diesel Injection Pump. Everything must be VERY Clean. The seals, and setting must be exact, and you will not have access to all of the specialty tools that you will need. I used a Mercedes Mechanic. He told me if I remove the transmission, he would rebuild it (with parts and fluids) for $800. He was able to get the parts for 1/3 of the price that I could. It now runs better than before. During the process, I learned a lot about how these transmissions work. I also learned not to drive my truck through 4 feet of water (over the hood) and allow water to go down the dip-stick tube. | ||
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Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3186 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead Chuck For now he is inquiring about the difficulty of the filter/fluid change not the whole transmission rebuild. That I think he can handle as long as you are sugically clean in the process. Basically it is draining the fluid, unbolting and dropping the transmission pan, unbolting the old filter and replacing it with a new one. Then put it all back together. No special tools required just keep it clean. Mark | ||
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Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3186 | Re: i think my auto trans is dead What is the latest on your Transmission? Mark | ||
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