transmission svc

dohcfiend · 08-15-2011, 05:36 PM

i am having a local mechanic do all of my maintenance and minor repair work...is the pan gasket and filter a straight forward job?

besides having to buy the dipstick tool, fluid and cap from the dealer?

there aren't any sensors hovering near the transmission filter are they?

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dohcfiend · 08-18-2011, 04:22 AM

bump

unlukky · 08-19-2011, 12:00 AM

Its pretty typical for dropping the pan.
Have you had the wire feed through grommet changed before? If not, its a good time to do that too.
John

dohcfiend · 08-20-2011, 01:40 AM

tell me more about this wire feed grommet....

unlukky · 08-25-2011, 06:35 PM

Its nothing more than a connector inside the transmission to carry all the signals to the TCM located under your shifter. These cars have become notorious for "wicking" fluid up the harness and damaging the TCM. You can buy the part on AutohausAZ.com and replace it when doing a service.

dohcfiend · 08-26-2011, 07:13 AM

hmm...do you think it would it be prudent to spray something on the harness(outside the tranny) during svc to dilute anything that may have wicked?

perhaps electrical connector cleaner??

unlukky · 08-26-2011, 08:58 PM

Its actually the O-ring that tends to fail. I would just replace it. It is pretty straight forward. And by "wicking", I mean that the fluid tends to creep upward through the harness to the TCM. Search it, you'll read all about it.

dohcfiend · 08-27-2011, 12:18 AM

i know what u meant by wicking..i guess a visual inspection of the harness is in order and ill find an appropriate spray to dilute any fluid that may have already wicked if applicable.

08-19-2011, 12:00 AM	#3
unlukky Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 361 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Its pretty typical for dropping the pan. Have you had the wire feed through grommet changed before? If not, its a good time to do that too. John __________________ 2001 CLK55 AMG Silver/ Black 18" Mandrus Millenium/Green Filters/Resonator Delete H&R Sports with 1 Bump pads on all 4 corners

08-25-2011, 06:35 PM	#5
unlukky Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 361 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Its nothing more than a connector inside the transmission to carry all the signals to the TCM located under your shifter. These cars have become notorious for "wicking" fluid up the harness and damaging the TCM. You can buy the part on AutohausAZ.com and replace it when doing a service. __________________ 2001 CLK55 AMG Silver/ Black 18" Mandrus Millenium/Green Filters/Resonator Delete H&R Sports with 1 Bump pads on all 4 corners

08-26-2011, 08:58 PM	#7
unlukky Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 361 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	Its actually the O-ring that tends to fail. I would just replace it. It is pretty straight forward. And by "wicking", I mean that the fluid tends to creep upward through the harness to the TCM. Search it, you'll read all about it. __________________ 2001 CLK55 AMG Silver/ Black 18" Mandrus Millenium/Green Filters/Resonator Delete H&R Sports with 1 Bump pads on all 4 corners

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08-18-2011, 04:22 AM	#2
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	bump

08-20-2011, 01:40 AM	#4
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	tell me more about this wire feed grommet....

08-26-2011, 07:13 AM	#6
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	hmm...do you think it would it be prudent to spray something on the harness(outside the tranny) during svc to dilute anything that may have wicked? perhaps electrical connector cleaner??

08-27-2011, 12:18 AM	#8
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	i know what u meant by wicking..i guess a visual inspection of the harness is in order and ill find an appropriate spray to dilute any fluid that may have already wicked if applicable.

08-27-2011, 12:18 AM
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