Hey guys

I've been looking all over for brave souls who might have attempted to pull out a transmission from a w201.

I've been restoring my 85 190E for the past few months, and I'd like to get it back on the road, but my transmission has a serious leak.

I replaced what I could from underneath the car. I got a new o-ring on the dipstick, and a new pan and seal. The old pan was bent, so I got rid of it. I still have a serious leak. Since the car is sitting in my garage, I would say it leaks from a half to a full liter of fluid every week, just sitting there. I can top it off and drive, and the tranny works like a charm.... but it's too risky at this rate.

I'm devising a plan to pull the transmission out, order a whole seal kit for it, and replace any seals I can get to without completely dissassembling the transmission. At the same time, the B2 piston comes to mind, as well as clutch packs and bands, which could never hurt. I bought the car used, drove it for 5 years straight, and I have no idea what shape the transission is in, other then that it still worked just fine the last time I drove the car.

Naturally, I'm looking for a shop manual that would have a complete overhaul procedure written out along with specs for all parts that need attention, however, I can't find one anywhere. I know these transmissions still get rebuilt, so it must be somewhere. If anyone could point me in the right direction to obtain such a manual, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Secondly, any suggestions as to what to suspect, or what to start with will always be greatly appreciated. I never worked on an auto transmission, but I do have access to all sorts of tools, and I have been fixing cars, motorcycles and atvs, for the past 5 years on an on going basis.

Once I get the project underway, I'll gladly take pictures and share anything I have learned since I know it will help many others.

Thanking you in advance

xp190.

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1985 190E 2.3L - a constant project.