andrew strasfogel wrote: > Hey stay focussed! This is NOT about either Clinton. > > Upon more rigorous road testing, the dealer ascertained that car still > refused to shift into 4th gear despite the linkage adjustment. Further shop > testing diagnosed the front tranmission pump was leaking (internally), > thereby preventing adequate pressure to get the car to shift into fourth. > They claim that replacing the pump ($1300) will solve the problem. This is > "cheaper" than a rebuild ($1900 at an indy shop) and way cheaper than > installing a factory rebuilt transmission ($4500). > Any advice or comment? SWMBO is leaning toward having them replace the > pump.
Get a rebuilt from Rusty for $1900. It has a 20k mile warranty that includes labor (IIRC). Rusty's transmission also includes a torque converter. If you're going to go replace the pump get the whole thing done... or get a used tranny from a junkyard. My $.02 John _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
