Mercedes-Benz transmissions & drivetrains repair questions and answers
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Transmission vacuum modulator tubeVern 794 - 1986 Mercedes Benz 560SEL - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/12/2010the vacuum line from the transmission vacuum modulator is cut. Where does the other end of the vacuum line connect in the engine compartment. -
My transmission wont shift out off park to drivejose - 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/9/2010 -
Auto Trans Knock down cableFernando - 1992 Mercedes Benz 400SE - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/8/2010What it the procedure in replacing the auto trans knock down cable solenoid. -
Rear axle wont turn in reverse but works fine in driveduane - 1998 Mercedes Benz ML320 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/6/2010 -
Why does my trans. slipleo henry - 1981 Mercedes Benz 380SL - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/5/2010the car has 105.000 miles when i take off the trans. slips and sometimes it shutters. the fluid level is good but it is dark and smells burnt.. i was thinking it needs a trans. but wanted to see if there was any other fix-
8/5/2010 Bobbynot really a car this old sounds like the transmission needs to be rebuilt or replaced. You can try an additive live lucas transmission stop slip and see if that helps for the time being, but remember you need to check the fluid level and remove some if it is all the way up before adding the quart of stop slip
8/9/2010 leo henrythank you for the response the cust. wants me to do a drain and fill with new filter and that doesnt work then we will give him a price on a trans. rebuild or new one thanks again.
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Thrumming of drive trainBeech18 - 2000 Mercedes Benz E430 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 8/4/2010I had a thrumming while driving at 60+ MPH on the freeway. I was told to replace the flex discs, which I did. The old ones were somewhat cracked, but not as bad as some pictures I have seen. The sound still happens. It is not related to engine velocity because when ...-
8/4/2010 EmilMDYou have an Axle problem probably, the best thing is to replace the Central bearing too as you already replace the Flex disc, and check the Sleeve Yoke Spline and shaft if worn, you have to replace it. Check for any loose bolts & nuts to the Axle assembly. This is the most common problem that you may check and replace for the noise.
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Is there more than one drive shaft flex joint on a 300E 2.8?Goalder Johnston - 1993 Mercedes Benz 300E - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 7/30/2010a mechanic told me my drive shaft flex joint was cracked and could brake at any time. I located the one at the rear of the car and I can't find any thing wrong with it. is there on at the front of the shaft?-
7/30/2010 BlackwaterThere 2, one for the front and back
Part Number: W0133-1606454 (sold individually)
7/31/2010 Goalder JohnstonThank you very much, I hope I bought the right one. The back one looksok, haven't found the front one yet. It's got to be right behind the transmission. I'll get on it today.
Thanks again
Goalder J.
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My transmission is slipping in reverse only, what could be causing this?GreenTreeMM - 1992 Mercedes Benz 400E - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 7/29/2010I can back in reverse only on level ground. I have to wait about 4-5 seconds then the car starts to move in reverse on level ground.-
7/29/2010 BTX16Your transmission slips or won't go in reverse? Low Transmission fluid is the common problem of slippage, refer to your owner's manual, find the location of your transmission fluid dip stick and check the fluid level. Add fluid if low, and test your transmission for a few miles of rides. It's just for the fluid, try it if it works.
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How to install rear wheel bearing??mtoronto - 1988 Mercedes Benz 260E - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 7/24/2010how to install rear wheel bearing?? -
How to Replace a Rear Axle Bearingmtoronto - 1988 Mercedes Benz 260E - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 7/24/2010How to Replace a Rear Axle Bearing -
Geer shift will not move from park to driveleroy - 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 7/20/2010-
7/20/2010 yboy82Inspect your shift linkage it may be loose/wear or incorrect adjustment. Also check your transmission fluid refill if necessary. -
7/20/2010 BlackwaterThe most important thing in A/T vehicles is the fluid level, most people have this problem only to find out they just need to top off their reservoir (hopefully it hasn't done any severe damage to the drivetrain) check it first, if it is full, then there is something wrong with your transmission.
Any symptoms prior to this? Usually what happens to other people is one (either drive or reverse) goes bad then both.
Also the bands in your tranny might have been stretched or it can also be that your torque converter has gone bad.
Before this happened to you, when you select DRIVE, does the car move by itself without you stepping on the gas?
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My transmission wont shift out off park to drivejose - 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 7/19/2010 -
When replacing the fuel filler neck, do you have to replace the whole componet or just the hose?mercymercedes - 2005 Mercedes Benz C230 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 7/14/2010the hose has a hole in it. and how does that happen?-
7/14/2010 BobbyNot sure how that would have happened? is it like a dry rought hole, or is it something possible damaged it, or i a spot where it was rubbing up against something? There should be just the hose you can replace. What do you mean by the whole component? If it is a seperate rubber hose attached with clamps on both ends then you will be able to replace just the hose
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What does it cost if you need a new transmission, or a radiator or a tore convertarhonda - 2004 Mercedes Benz CLK320 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 7/14/2010-
7/14/2010 ChiekotzThat's one of my favorite cars by the way
Radiator - Around $180
From autopartswarehouse.com
BEH376714331
NSS62786A
Torque Converter: Around $300-400
Based on personal experience
Tranny Assy: Around: $1200
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Why is my rebuilt tranny not shifting properlyDan - 1994 Mercedes Benz SL600 - Transmissions & Drivetrains - 6/30/2010I just had the tranny rebuilt. It is shifting late and now the mechanic tells me there is only one shift in the tranny that is taking place. He says it may be the vaccuum line to the linkage cable that is not working properly or the throttle linkage itself. Do ...