722.6 Transmission Rebuild
02-23-2012, 07:04 PM
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722.6 Transmission Rebuild
I am currently shopping for a fair price to perform a “soft rebuild” on my 2003 W203 722.6 transmission. This will also include replacing the torque converter. The soft rebuild includes the following parts;
1. Metal clad front and rear seals
2. Hi-temperature rubber 0-rings and seals
3. Rubber drum seals or bonded rubber clutch pistons
3. Bushings and bearings
4. Clutch plates
5. Bands
6. Modulators
7. Filter/s
8. Upgrade kit
9. Automatic transmission fluid-ATF
Based on pricing so far it looks like it’s going to be near $2200. That figure also incudes a 3-year 36K warranty. Does this seem like a reasonable estimate? In case you’re wondering the clutches for 3rd gear are slipping. I’m getting a RPM flare at that shift point. We tried changing the spring but the problem is still there. The previous owner drove it for many miles with a broken 2-3-shift spring. The car has 161K and looks and runs excellent. It’s my daughter’s car and I want it to be right.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
srb1194
1. Metal clad front and rear seals
2. Hi-temperature rubber 0-rings and seals
3. Rubber drum seals or bonded rubber clutch pistons
3. Bushings and bearings
4. Clutch plates
5. Bands
6. Modulators
7. Filter/s
8. Upgrade kit
9. Automatic transmission fluid-ATF
Based on pricing so far it looks like it’s going to be near $2200. That figure also incudes a 3-year 36K warranty. Does this seem like a reasonable estimate? In case you’re wondering the clutches for 3rd gear are slipping. I’m getting a RPM flare at that shift point. We tried changing the spring but the problem is still there. The previous owner drove it for many miles with a broken 2-3-shift spring. The car has 161K and looks and runs excellent. It’s my daughter’s car and I want it to be right.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
srb1194
02-23-2012, 07:35 PM
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I am currently shopping for a fair price to perform a “soft rebuild” on my 2003 W203 722.6 transmission. This will also include replacing the torque converter. The soft rebuild includes the following parts;
1. Metal clad front and rear seals
2. Hi-temperature rubber 0-rings and seals
3. Rubber drum seals or bonded rubber clutch pistons
3. Bushings and bearings
4. Clutch plates
5. Bands
6. Modulators
7. Filter/s
8. Upgrade kit
9. Automatic transmission fluid-ATF
Based on pricing so far it looks like it’s going to be near $2200. That figure also incudes a 3-year 36K warranty. Does this seem like a reasonable estimate? In case you’re wondering the clutches for 3rd gear are slipping. I’m getting a RPM flare at that shift point. We tried changing the spring but the problem is still there. The previous owner drove it for many miles with a broken 2-3-shift spring. The car has 161K and looks and runs excellent. It’s my daughter’s car and I want it to be right.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
srb1194
1. Metal clad front and rear seals
2. Hi-temperature rubber 0-rings and seals
3. Rubber drum seals or bonded rubber clutch pistons
3. Bushings and bearings
4. Clutch plates
5. Bands
6. Modulators
7. Filter/s
8. Upgrade kit
9. Automatic transmission fluid-ATF
Based on pricing so far it looks like it’s going to be near $2200. That figure also incudes a 3-year 36K warranty. Does this seem like a reasonable estimate? In case you’re wondering the clutches for 3rd gear are slipping. I’m getting a RPM flare at that shift point. We tried changing the spring but the problem is still there. The previous owner drove it for many miles with a broken 2-3-shift spring. The car has 161K and looks and runs excellent. It’s my daughter’s car and I want it to be right.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
srb1194
Thats a scary number. I love my car, but I fear the high price of major components.
02-23-2012, 07:40 PM
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Make sure the shop has done a Mercedes transmission before our cars require special fluid. But Once you do this your car should be great for a lot longer this is one of the only weak points in our cars besides the electrical gremlins.
BTW my 01 c320 is at 171k
BTW my 01 c320 is at 171k
02-23-2012, 07:46 PM
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I'm a member of the 225k mile club. Sheet, I should make a post.
02-23-2012, 08:08 PM
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This is my plan as well I saw a c320 02 transmission with 38K on it for sale at a local junkyard go for $995 I was so pissed I missed it I was going to buy it even though I don't need it yet
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02-23-2012, 08:59 PM
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Get a low mileage used transmission for $1000 with a warranty. A half decent rebuild is going to cost you $4000.
