I have seen them pop up for sale from time to time but never snagged one. Last time I saw one it sold almost as soon as it was posted.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2024, at 3:54 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What, you don’t have one? > > And yes, you’re right - that thing they use to put the body’s head on would > be perfect for the tailshaft housing to rest on. > > -D > >> On Jul 15, 2024, at 1:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> An embalming table would be perfect for this. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 3:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Rebuilding automatic transmissions is far from rocket science. In fact, >>> it's pretty simple for the most part. Make sure you have a place to work >>> that’s clean, an area to disassemble that can get oily/dirty, and some high >>> quality snap ring pliers and you should be good. I’m sure the more >>> modern/electronic they get the more difficult it will be, but something >>> like a 722.x can’t be that difficult. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 1:42 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I watched a couple of vids about rebuilding 722.6s and 722.9s. They are >>>> actually quite easy to rebuild, you just have to keep track of the bits >>>> and keep everything really clean. Stuff just comes apart like a 3D puzzle >>>> and the vids show it very clearly. I think there are manuals for it too, >>>> I might have downloaded one. The rebuild kits are like $300, just some >>>> clutches and such. On 722.9s the pump can go bad and you need a new front >>>> housing of the unit that the pump works in but a junkyard unit would >>>> probably be OK. >>>> >>>> The hard part is getting it out of the car without pulling the engine, I >>>> don't know how hard that would be in a R230 but it is probably pretty >>>> tight to get at all the bolts. A lift and trans jack would help a lot. >>>> >>>> --FT >>>> >>>>> On 7/15/24 4:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >>>>> I would bet that a new/rebuilt transmission would cost a lot more than >>>>> "2-3 grand". >>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 3:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> This tempts... I believe this is a 722.6 which should be pretty >>>>> stout so >>>>> not sure what the problem could be unless it was run low on fluid and >>>>> abused which is entirely possible. Rebuilds are not difficult once >>>>> it is >>>>> out of the car. Looks like a lot of work on it. This engine is >>>>> actually >>>>> pretty reliable too. My rational brain says RUN AWAYYYYY but my >>>>> passions >>>>> say... laws hep me! >>>>> >>>>> Twin Turbo 12 cylinder. Renntech Modified, can be returned to >>>>> stock with >>>>> device. Absolute thrill of a car. Many services done including ABC >>>>> struts, motor mounts, convertible roof, etc. I purchased recently >>>>> from a >>>>> coworker and the transmission started slipping. Runs and drives >>>>> but most >>>>> likely will need replacement down the road unless it is a >>>>> transmission >>>>> solenoid/conductor plate or sensor issue. I have performed a fluid >>>>> change and filter replacement but did not help. I don’t have the >>>>> funds >>>>> at the minute to dish out a 2-3 thousand for a transmission >>>>> rebuild/replacement. May slightly negotiate in person. If you ask >>>>> me “is >>>>> it available” I will ignore you. If it’s up, it is available. No >>>>> trades. >>>>> >>>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8164972506902741 >>>>> >>>>> -- --FT >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> --FT >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
