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vstech 07-18-2008 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by pawoSD (Post 1913098)
I accidentally stripped the plug on our project car's trans by turning it in the wrong direction, so I grabbed its lip with vice grips SUPER tight and turned it, worked well and came right off. I then got our spare from the parts inventory and put it on. :D (and have since ordered and inventoried another spare :D ;) ) Its nice having hundreds of extra parts available right at home. :D :D
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nlines 07-18-2008 12:46 PM
If you use Vice grips be sure they are brand name ones cheap copies do not have the grip of the originals. I speak from experience.

Diesel911 07-19-2008 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 777funk (Post 1912726)
One thing I've heard, not sure if it's true or crap, but I've read that trans filters last much longer than most people use them for before they're resistant or even close to being plugged.

So I figured every maybe 30k I'd change the fluid and every other fluid change I'll change the filter.

Yes the trans fluid says very clean I guess it is possible to reuse the filter. I would like to comment that unlike on many old American cars where the automatic transmission filter is only a fine screen the Mercedes filter actually has a filter element in it.

bgkast 07-19-2008 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 777funk (Post 1912737)
Oh how many times I wish I had a welder!

This is non MB related but what is a good basic purpose welder for a guy whose not trying to be a pro? Just a handy tool to have in the garage?
I have a $100 harbor freight special. It's 110V and uses flux core wire. It's not the best welder I have used, but it gets the job done.

Cervan 07-20-2008 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bgkast (Post 1914398)
I have a $100 harbor freight special. It's 110V and uses flux core wire. It's not the best welder I have used, but it gets the job done.
ive used some really nice tig/wirefeed/stick all in one miller machines, but i gota say the smaller little hobart or miller machines are alot of fun to tack and run small beads on sheetmetal and stuff. like if you needed to weld a bolt onto a stripped drain plug, or if you wanted to weld up a block with a hole in it, or fix your broken throttle linkage.

777funk 07-20-2008 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel911 (Post 1914126)
Yes the trans fluid says very clean I guess it is possible to reuse the filter. I would like to comment that unlike on many old American cars where the automatic transmission filter is only a fine screen the Mercedes filter actually has a filter element in it.
I'd be willing to bet that makes a difference in how often it needs to be changed. I guess MB isn't kidding about the 30k interval of changing the filter. A screen would take longer to plug than a true filter.

Probably part of why our transmissions usually last longer than the American cars. I'd bet the low HP of our diesels helps as well. I've got a 6.2L Diesel Suburban with 260k on the clock and the trans is flawless. Speaking of No Power! Now that's a slow ride! I'd bet it'll beat a 240 in the 1/4 mile but not by a long-shot!

Cervan 07-20-2008 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 777funk (Post 1914930)
I'd be willing to bet that makes a difference in how often it needs to be changed. I guess MB isn't kidding about the 30k interval of changing the filter. A screen would take longer to plug than a true filter.

Probably part of why our transmissions usually last longer than the American cars. I'd bet the low HP of our diesels helps as well. I've got a 6.2L Diesel Suburban with 260k on the clock and the trans is flawless. Speaking of No Power! Now that's a slow ride! I'd bet it'll beat a 240 in the 1/4 mile but not by a long-shot!
i dont think its the HP i would be worried about, weve got more torque than most v8's.


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