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1993 300e Transmission

Tiny
ZEK 300E
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1993 300E 2.8 Benz with auto transmission, 125,000 miles. Transmission went out this morning (short grinding and then no forward motion; reverse is fine). I am assuming it needs the transmission replaced. If I am wrong, please advise. If correct, I have two questions:

1 - Does it matter who does the work? Is there anything special/unusual about MB transmissions that requires a MB specialist or dealer?

2 - Any reason not to use a rebuilt transmission? Am assuming that is all that is practical at this point and do not really want to sink a fortune into the car, although everything else is good and it ought to run a lot longer.

Thanks!
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Friday, February 23rd, 2007 AT 2:44 PM

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Tiny
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Any shop should be able to handle the job, they are a little more expenside parts wise compared to American cars, but they are made with higher quality parts, I would have to say with no forward gear the problem is internal, check the fluid level and condition and this may give you an idea, dark and burned is not good, just check around locally before you have it repaired, there are many small shops out there with an a+rep do your homwork and you should not be disappointed

thanks
jim
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Friday, February 23rd, 2007 AT 10:00 PM
Tiny
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Thanks -- that is most helpful! Estimates have ranged from $2200-$4000, but I was able to locate a shop that a friend used and which will rebuild the transmission rather than replace. Parts are a little more expensive, as you indicate, but not as bad as I had expected. Here's hoping the Benz will be good for another 100,000 miles!
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Sunday, February 25th, 2007 AT 1:25 PM
Tiny
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Good luck on the overhaul

jim
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Sunday, February 25th, 2007 AT 1:29 PM

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