Tech time to install rebuilt trans on 450sl

[BrianR]

Any guestimate on tech time to install a newly rebuilt trans into a 78 450sl. Debating having a rebuild done at a shop, versus buying a rebuilt trans and having it installed. Can get one for $1195, plus $300 shipping (to shop and return of core). That would put me at $1495 plus install charge. Quoted at $2200-2500 locally. Will I save a few hundred $, or am I going through all this work for a break-even cost? Thanks.

Brian

i have a mercedes labor time guide, it says R&R trans for model 107 is 7.2 hours. if any one is interested in obtaining the labor guide i have, please send me an email. and i will email it to you. all i ask is please provide feedback about the times that are given. it is a program that works basically like the mercedes microfiche, but is a program for the computer. i tried to post it, but it was too large for the site.
Ray
mercedessd@cox.net

[abe g]

It all starts with negotiation, negotiation, first try for mechanic price at mercedes dealer for rebuilt unit. Then work out installation costs with transmission shop (about $400) If mercedes dealer is reasonably close to trans shop, they will deliver and pickup old unit, at no cost. Cost for mecedes unit about $1600 plus 400 equals total approx $2000. I have paid $2500 in past for inferior unit. good luck, AbeG

[zeggate]

I had a rebuilt tranny done by Lee Myles for $3642.00 and I am still havuing problems. The one thing I've learned is if they don't do or have Mercedes on their lot then they dont and can't do Mercedes!

[ljmauricio]

Just had tranny rebuilt for $1800 which included replacing rear main engine seal. Haven't driven it long enough to comment on the quality of the repair.

[jireman]

Originally Posted by BrianR

Any guestimate on tech time to install a newly rebuilt trans into a 78 450sl. Debating having a rebuild done at a shop, versus buying a rebuilt trans and having it installed. Can get one for $1195, plus $300 shipping (to shop and return of core). That would put me at $1495 plus install charge. Quoted at $2200-2500 locally. Will I save a few hundred $, or am I going through all this work for a break-even cost? Thanks.

Brian

If you still need trans I have one. I am going to swap a ford motor and soon am in Omaha Ne

[jireman]

Originally Posted by BrianR

Any guestimate on tech time to install a newly rebuilt trans into a 78 450sl. Debating having a rebuild done at a shop, versus buying a rebuilt trans and having it installed. Can get one for $1195, plus $300 shipping (to shop and return of core). That would put me at $1495 plus install charge. Quoted at $2200-2500 locally. Will I save a few hundred $, or am I going through all this work for a break-even cost? Thanks.

Brian

I have a trans comming out of a 1976 84,000 miles I am about to swap a ford motor and trans If you need one w
let me know I'm in Omaha Ne jim