Ah but one must remember this is Andrew's wife's car and she likely drives it mostly in city traffic. An auto is way easier in traffic.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 1:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] SOS - "Sluggo" 1985 300CD To each their own, for that kind of money I would put a manual in. Especially in a CD. -Rolf R A Bennell wrote: > Call Rusty and get a rebuilt transmission. > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rolf > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 11:57 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] SOS - "Sluggo" 1985 300CD > > > Why not just find a low mileage replacement from carparts.com for cheap? > > -Rolf > > > 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. >> >> > > > _ > > _______________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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
