Can a Mercedes transmission, being of the 3 speed variety, be rebuilt only so many times?
What type of flushing method is the the safest as far as dislodging things and mucking up the valve body?

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Any transmission can be rebuilt as long as parts are available.

Use a transflush, such as BG products, which will remove the built up burned transmission fluid, for instance. The valve body will be protected by the filter.

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Warren

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Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

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Replacing "soft" clutch & bands can be done OVER & over on MB transmissions.

There isn't any good way to "flush" out a valve body.

IF it has been contaminated with metal OR clutch material, you will need to completely disassemble & clean.

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