Oh no...PLEASE don't tell me it's the tranny!!! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Pbalias · #1 09-26-2003, 03:38 PM

'92 400E. ~120K miles

The shifter bushings have been out for a while. But yesterday I went to put the car in Reverse and it rolled back a few feet and locked up. I gave it a little gas and it went a little but it was like I was power braking. Sometimes it will roll a foot back and just lock up completely. Foreward gears seem to be late to upshift and shift only at high RPM. Sometimes the tranny wont downshift at a light and will start off in 3rd or 2nd. All this happened yesterday. I changed the shift bushings today thinking that could be the problem but it wasn't. I'm freaking out. Sound like the tranny?

Thanks...Peter

engatwork · #2 09-26-2003, 04:42 PM

Don't freak out over something like this.

When was the last time the fluid/filter were changed? What condition does the fluid on the dipstick look like?

Pbalias · #3 10-08-2003, 02:45 PM

Ok....Dropped the pan. Metal debris and what appears to be some small chewed up c-clamps. Changed the fluid. Same symptoms. My question now is...do I get it rebuilt or look for a used. What can I expect to pay?

Thanks lots...Peter

Ethan · #4 10-08-2003, 09:04 PM

Call different dealers throughout the country for the price of a Mercedes-Benz rebuilt transmission.. Warranty, and as much as people like to diss Mercedes there transmission rebuild program is a very worthwhile service.

haasman · #5 10-08-2003, 11:36 PM

Ethan is offering good advice. The MB rebuilds are good with good warranties, honored at any authorized dealership.

Another source is: Sun Valley Hydraulics

Also check with FastLane (this site) for recommendations, they are very helpful and good people to deal with.

Haasman