C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

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Old 03-02-2011, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DRBC43AMG
And why can't you drop a 55 engine in a 36 engine bay??
Financially would make zero sense, unless I happened to be be an ECU tuning whiz and really good with a welder and was really, really bored.

Much easier starting with the 43 in that sense..

Dropping a 55 engine in is what will set these two cars apart. Otherwise without the 55 lump, like I said before. No big diff.

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Old 03-03-2011, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcusF
Steve155, now that you're in Pasadena, we've got to get you out to an MBCA event or two. This was taken in Pasadena -



Don't sweat the transmission. You live 30 minutes away from one of the best rebuilders there are. $2500 (+install) and they only do Benz transmissions.
Marcus that sounds good! Keep me posted on the events - I'll be there! Good to know about the tranny deal if ever need new one - so far mine's been bulletproof!
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Steve55,

there is a HUGE SoCal Euro Gathering on July 30, 2011
Here is the info:
https://mbworld.org/forums/events-ga...idnt-know.html
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Originally Posted by thepinoc
Just the transmission honestly. I think you knew what you were getting into when you picked up the c43 with the prone-to-failure 722.631

But yeah... Not even 15,000 miles into my rebuilt transmission and i just started feeling a hesitant hiccup between gear 3 to 4. Let's just hope it doesnt become a problem.
Is the 5spd that fragile!?! I own a 95 36 and 500e that both use the same 4spd trans, very solid. I am sure w/ proper maint the trans in the 97+ would be much more reliable but many neglect it, not saying us enthusiasts. Mercedes used to say "its a sealed unit w/ lifetime fluid" and many people adhered to this bs belief, too bad they or the next owner will pay for it. I always give a good flush every 30-50k but would not risk it on a higher mileage car w/ no flush history. Respect your trans!

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Originally Posted by RPB
Is the 5spd that fragile!?! I own a 95 36 and 500e that both use the same 4spd trans, very solid. I am sure w/ proper maint the trans in the 97+ would be much more reliable but many neglect it, not saying us enthusiasts. Mercedes used to say "its a sealed unit w/ lifetime fluid" and many people adhered to this bs belief, too bad they or the next owner will pay for it. I always give a good flush every 30-50k but would not risk it on a higher mileage car w/ no flush history. Respect your trans!
+1 I believe this was the biggest problem - the lifetime theory.

My tranny was replaced under warranty by previous owner in 2007 - 20k ago - I flushed it last year and will do again now in spring as for some reason the tranny drain plug is wet and needs to be replaced says MB. If this trans fails after all this, to hell with the whole car.

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