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At 12:17 PM 9/12/2005, you wrote:
If it was the front pump, he is one lucky guy if that transmission is still operable, even if the bill is going to be high (has to be, just for the fact it's a re/re job). May take a while to find a used pump from a reliable source. I doubt any used parts supplier is going to guarantee one. Of course, we *do* know a certain used parts supplier who might have one. IF YOU CAN GET HIM TO SHIP (yes, Kaleb, that was a HINT). LoL. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Indy diagnosis - front pump shot. He's trying to find > a used one cuz Jim is in grad school and ain't rich. I > didn't talk to the Indy (Emery), so I didn't get any > more details. Pump put too much pressure of the seals > and blew them. > > Christopher > > --- Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Jason (co-worker of Jim and I and 300Dt owner) and I >> just got back with the car (flat bed trailer - all >> wheels off the ground). It's is probably the input >> shaft. We arrived in Greeville around 1 AM and the >> ATF >> didn't JUST GUSH out, it also SPRAYED out where the >> bell housing attaches to the engine. >> >> Indeed, you could not pour ATF in as fast as it was >> coming out. We towed the car to our VERY trustworthy >> Indy in KC (where we all go here) and he gave >> estimate >> of $900 to replace all the seals, which I think is a >> great price...(for those of you who recall my old >> Indy >> who I did not trust so much, this is not him, this >> guy >> is fantastic). >> >> I have had no sleep, nor has Jason or Jim. I am at >> work in greasy clothes, and I need a shower >> (boo-hoo), >> but the car is back and I think it could have been >> much worse. >> >> Jim called me as soon as he first saw the leak and >> when he checked the tranny level, it was good - >> exactly midway between full and add. With the leak >> that EXTREME, it HAD to have started moments before >> he >> pulled off the highway for diesel and dinner. Since >> the three of us are Catholics, we all agreed it was >> a >> direct intervention of God. If you're an athiest, >> then >> just think that Jim was the luckiest guy on the road >> that night. Car continued to shift fine, so I think >> the tranny itself is undamaged. >> >> Jim might have more details to add...my brain is too >> fried to remember much else. He was very happy for >> the >> help and concern of the list members. Maybe he won't >> be a lurker anymore! _______________________________________ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
