[W126 Coupe] Re: Transmission Question

[Tracy Walkup]

Ken

thanks for the note.

I have the trans out on the floor.  there is no indication of any 
misalignment between the TC and the pump drive shaft.  everything slips on 
and off easily according to the MB specialist who pulled the trans.  Next 
step is to wait for an answer from the rebuilder.  Problem appears to be 
internal.  since there is so few miles (50) on the rebuild, I dont think a 
twisted case is the culprit.  I do intend to learn the exact reason of the 
problem and report to the group.

btw  the car is an 86 560 SEC.

Tracy

>From: Ken.England at ipaustralia.gov.au
>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Re: Transmission Question
>Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 09:30:35 +1000
>
>Tracy
>
>I don't recall what model you are driving but I had massive problems
>with a transmission rebuilt some time ago.  To cut a very long story
>short the transmission case distorted at some point in the process
>and this caused internal leaks.  Milling metal from the trans. case and
>valve body interface didn't cure it, the cure was a trans. case from a
>wreck.
>Problem was identified by drilling the case and putting in pressure
>gauges.
>
>According to the rebuilder this is rare but not unheard of with W126
>transmissions.
>
>Ken England
>
>'83 380SEC
>
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