Basically right now I am stuck where I am at aamco because, at this time, the tranny should be out. This forum is a great place to research so at a minimum I should know what needs to be done. The guy has been there for 20+ years and the mech does only tranny work so that is a plus. The only downside is no code reader.

For the fluid I already told him he needs the MB fluid and I'd help him get it to make sure.

The $495 is for the labor to drop the transmission, diagnose it, change the filter and fluid and put it back in again. Fluid, filter and other parts extra.

Does anyone have the MB DVD? I was thinking of buying it and if it has transmission stuff on it I'll pick it up and let them use it.