Seeking 722.636 Transmission for W210
10-31-2023, 05:05 AM
#1
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Seeking 722.636 Transmission for W210
hi
Just seeing if anything turns up.
I need a 722.636 transmission for 1998 W210 E55. Prefer refurb or low mileage (relatively).
Mine has worn K2 bushing, still driveable but definately on the way out and done 220k km.
I am in Australia, but looks like it might be worth the freight charges frm nearly anywhere.
A full refurb done to the one I have would be the go, but local options are limited, expensive and I've found one shop that might start before Xmas, but it is interstate and the logistics cause other problems.
So if anyone is hoarding one of these tansmissions, esp if refurbed, I am interested.
Thanks.
Just seeing if anything turns up.
I need a 722.636 transmission for 1998 W210 E55. Prefer refurb or low mileage (relatively).
Mine has worn K2 bushing, still driveable but definately on the way out and done 220k km.
I am in Australia, but looks like it might be worth the freight charges frm nearly anywhere.
A full refurb done to the one I have would be the go, but local options are limited, expensive and I've found one shop that might start before Xmas, but it is interstate and the logistics cause other problems.
So if anyone is hoarding one of these tansmissions, esp if refurbed, I am interested.
Thanks.
10-31-2023, 05:46 PM
#2
Out Of Control!!
It is very hard to believe that in all of austrailia no one rebuilds mb transmissions----in any event I would look to the LQK or LKQ usa web site and communicate your needs. They do loads of intl work
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davmil2002 (11-01-2023)
10-31-2023, 10:53 PM
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Yeah I got one interstate place can do before Xmas, pretty pricey but known quantity. Price to refurb is 2-3 times of what I am seeing could be done by reputable repairer stateside.
I can almost import a whole car as spare parts from Japan for the same price as a box refurb here, if i can find the right one.
Also, I missed out by a short time on a listing in the forum that was in NY, refurbed, never fitted, $500...
Otherwise, I live in the most isolated capital city in the world and everyone local with experience is busy until Feb at least.
I considered doing it myself, lots of info in YouTube etc, but the outcome might well be questionable from a rookie on their own. I am an engineer, but an electrical one, so it doesn't really count for this.
Also cost analysis clearly says I probably I am better off going to work and paying an expert.
I have also looked at the Chinese resellers of second hand and refurb, but just cant find the exact variant I need.
So, I ask the question here in case someone has one lying around.
I can almost import a whole car as spare parts from Japan for the same price as a box refurb here, if i can find the right one.
Also, I missed out by a short time on a listing in the forum that was in NY, refurbed, never fitted, $500...
Otherwise, I live in the most isolated capital city in the world and everyone local with experience is busy until Feb at least.
I considered doing it myself, lots of info in YouTube etc, but the outcome might well be questionable from a rookie on their own. I am an engineer, but an electrical one, so it doesn't really count for this.
Also cost analysis clearly says I probably I am better off going to work and paying an expert.
I have also looked at the Chinese resellers of second hand and refurb, but just cant find the exact variant I need.
So, I ask the question here in case someone has one lying around.
11-01-2023, 03:28 AM
#4
I am no MB expert, but did worked on some of the domestic model trans (GM, Ford and Chrysler) so this is my experience. I have yet to work on any MB trans, so some may not apply here.
If you decided to work on the trans, first thing is to grab a very good trans manual. Here in states, This is the starting point. It's very good and easy to understand manual. Without it, you'll be doing a blind rebuild. Read this manual from cover to cover. If you come across anything that you don't understand, research, ask or beg someone to explain what that is. If you still don't understand, stop there and take it to professional.
The manual
When you done reading this, get some parts you need. Check to see if someone carry rebuild kit. I usually go to places like these ( https://www.transmissionpartsdistributors.com/ ) to see if they have rebuild kit. If not, you'll be crying for buying individual parts which gonna cost you arm and a leg. Maybe some internal organ(s) too. You don't have to buy from them. I just go to these places to see if they have kit. Search around for cheaper places. Be careful. Most of the time, if you find something cheaper, it's missing some parts, so read the kit contents. Just mind you, most trans need shim kit to get certain clearance between parts. Just to show a few, these are my collection of shims where I could get for now. Since our trans is 5 speed, we probably need more.
These are for my 86' Monte Carlo SS with all hydraulic controlled 4-speed trans. Just within reach inside the house. Lot more under the house.
Now, when you settle and get your heart all pumped up for actual rebuild, you need to search for special tools you need for the rebuild. This is by far, most expensive part of the rebuild. Most of the time, you'll need at least two tools you will need for rebuild. Most of the time, not so lucky. Anyway, you'll need at least some kind of manual press/compressor to compress springs in the clutch drums. You'll have at least two clutch pack/drums so don't think you'll be able to this by hand. If you're bodybuilder, maybe. but getting this compressor is much easier. Also, you'll need some kind of stick looking tool to take off what we call center support or something similar. Usually, there a hole in the middle with a shaft coming out, so it's very difficult, almost impossible to remove this without the tool. Support remover gonna look something like this. Sorry, my compressor is under the house so no picture.
Once you get all the parts and tools you need, find yourself a place where you can keep the trans for a few days, if not few weeks. This is not something you can do in a day or two. Take your time and do everything by the book. Find yourself lots of containers. Doesn't have to be really big. but if you're not used to trans components, separate all these parts you took out and put them in containers so you can go back for a reference. most of the o-rings, seals and gasket within the trans is a look-a-like. You also need to be careful which way the seal faces as they do have lips that need to face certain way. If you put them wrong way, they'll leak and if you're lucky, they just create internal leak with non-functioning trans, but if you're unlucky, it will create new lake in your driveway(or wherever you're working at). Don't forget to soak the clutch lining in trans fluid. You don't do this, you'll scrape off all that lining in seconds until the fluid get to the lining and soak them.
These are some of the advice I can give you, if you decided to tackle it yourself. Reward is a almost brand new trans you'll have with just the fraction of money. And you can choose what part goes in the trans, such as premium clutch lining. And if the trans doesn't work, you have only yourself to blame.
Lastly, I am no MB specialist or expert. Just my experience from the past with American V-8 engines/trans (with some smaller ones) so just take them as advice.
If you decided to work on the trans, first thing is to grab a very good trans manual. Here in states, This is the starting point. It's very good and easy to understand manual. Without it, you'll be doing a blind rebuild. Read this manual from cover to cover. If you come across anything that you don't understand, research, ask or beg someone to explain what that is. If you still don't understand, stop there and take it to professional.
The manual
When you done reading this, get some parts you need. Check to see if someone carry rebuild kit. I usually go to places like these ( https://www.transmissionpartsdistributors.com/ ) to see if they have rebuild kit. If not, you'll be crying for buying individual parts which gonna cost you arm and a leg. Maybe some internal organ(s) too. You don't have to buy from them. I just go to these places to see if they have kit. Search around for cheaper places. Be careful. Most of the time, if you find something cheaper, it's missing some parts, so read the kit contents. Just mind you, most trans need shim kit to get certain clearance between parts. Just to show a few, these are my collection of shims where I could get for now. Since our trans is 5 speed, we probably need more.
These are for my 86' Monte Carlo SS with all hydraulic controlled 4-speed trans. Just within reach inside the house. Lot more under the house.
Now, when you settle and get your heart all pumped up for actual rebuild, you need to search for special tools you need for the rebuild. This is by far, most expensive part of the rebuild. Most of the time, you'll need at least two tools you will need for rebuild. Most of the time, not so lucky. Anyway, you'll need at least some kind of manual press/compressor to compress springs in the clutch drums. You'll have at least two clutch pack/drums so don't think you'll be able to this by hand. If you're bodybuilder, maybe. but getting this compressor is much easier. Also, you'll need some kind of stick looking tool to take off what we call center support or something similar. Usually, there a hole in the middle with a shaft coming out, so it's very difficult, almost impossible to remove this without the tool. Support remover gonna look something like this. Sorry, my compressor is under the house so no picture.
Once you get all the parts and tools you need, find yourself a place where you can keep the trans for a few days, if not few weeks. This is not something you can do in a day or two. Take your time and do everything by the book. Find yourself lots of containers. Doesn't have to be really big. but if you're not used to trans components, separate all these parts you took out and put them in containers so you can go back for a reference. most of the o-rings, seals and gasket within the trans is a look-a-like. You also need to be careful which way the seal faces as they do have lips that need to face certain way. If you put them wrong way, they'll leak and if you're lucky, they just create internal leak with non-functioning trans, but if you're unlucky, it will create new lake in your driveway(or wherever you're working at). Don't forget to soak the clutch lining in trans fluid. You don't do this, you'll scrape off all that lining in seconds until the fluid get to the lining and soak them.
These are some of the advice I can give you, if you decided to tackle it yourself. Reward is a almost brand new trans you'll have with just the fraction of money. And you can choose what part goes in the trans, such as premium clutch lining. And if the trans doesn't work, you have only yourself to blame.
Lastly, I am no MB specialist or expert. Just my experience from the past with American V-8 engines/trans (with some smaller ones) so just take them as advice.
Last edited by ilove190evo; 12-02-2023 at 11:35 PM.
11-01-2023, 04:35 AM
#5
Junior Member
Thread Starter
I am no MB expert, but did worked on some of the domestic model trans (GM, Ford and Chrysler) so this is my experience. I have yet to work on any MB trans, so some may not apply here.
If you decided to work on the trans, first thing is to grab a very good trans manual. Here in states, This is the starting point. It's very good and easy to understand manual. Without it, you'll be doing a blind rebuild. Read this manual from cover to cover. If you come across anything that you don't understand, research, ask or beg someone to explain what that is. If you still don't understand, stop there and take it to professional.
The manual
When you done reading this, get some parts you need. Check to see if someone carry rebuild kit. I usually go to places like these ( https://www.transmissionpartsdistributors.com/ ) to see if they have rebuild kit. If not, you'll be crying for buying individual parts which gonna cost you arm and a leg. Maybe some internal organ(s) too. You don't have to buy from them. I just go to these places to see if they have kit. Search around for cheaper places. Be careful. Most of the time, if you find something cheaper, it's missing some parts, so read the kit contents. Just mind you, most trans need shim kit to get certain clearance between parts. Just to show a few, these are my collection of shims where I could get for now. Since our trans is 5 speed, we probably need more.
These are for my 86' Monte Carlo SS with all hydraulic controlled 4-speed trans. Just within reach inside the house. Lot more under the house.
Now, when you settle and get your heart all pumped up for actual rebuild, you need to search for special tools you need for the rebuild. This is by far, most expensive part of the rebuild. Most of the time, you'll need at least two tools you will need for rebuild. Most of the time, not so lucky. Anyway, you'll need at least some kind of manual press/compressor to compress springs in the clutch drums. You'll have at least two clutch pack/drums so don't think you'll be able to this by hand. If you're bodybuilder, maybe. but getting this compressor is much easier. Also, you'll need some kind of stick looking tool to take off what we call center support or something similar. Usually, there a hole in the middle with a shaft coming out, so it's very difficult, almost impossible to remove this without the tool. Support remover gonna look something like this. Sorry, my compressor is under the house so no picture.
Once you get all the parts and tools you need, find yourself a place where you can keep the trans for a few days, if not few weeks. This is not something you can do in a day or two. Take your time and do everything by the book. Find yourself lots of containers. Doesn't have to be really big. but if you're not used to trans components, separate all these parts you took out and put them in containers so you can go back for a reference. most of the o-rings, seals and gasket within the trans is a look-a-like. You also need to be careful which way the seal faces as they do have lips that need to face certain way. If you put them wrong way, they'll leak and if you're lucky, they just create internal leak with non-functioning trans, but if you're unlucky, it will create new lake in your driveway(or wherever you're working at). Don't forget to soak the clutch lining in trans fluid. You don't do this, you'll scrape off all that lining in seconds until the fluid get to the lining and soak them.
These are some of the advice I can give you, if you decided to tackle it yourself. Reward is a almost brand new trans you'll have with just the fraction of money. And you can choose what part goes in the trans, such as premium clutch lining. And if the trans doesn't work, you have only yourself to blame.
Lastly, I am no MB specialist or expert. Just my experience from the past with American V-8 engines/trans (with some smaller ones) so just take them as advice.
If you decided to work on the trans, first thing is to grab a very good trans manual. Here in states, This is the starting point. It's very good and easy to understand manual. Without it, you'll be doing a blind rebuild. Read this manual from cover to cover. If you come across anything that you don't understand, research, ask or beg someone to explain what that is. If you still don't understand, stop there and take it to professional.
The manual
When you done reading this, get some parts you need. Check to see if someone carry rebuild kit. I usually go to places like these ( https://www.transmissionpartsdistributors.com/ ) to see if they have rebuild kit. If not, you'll be crying for buying individual parts which gonna cost you arm and a leg. Maybe some internal organ(s) too. You don't have to buy from them. I just go to these places to see if they have kit. Search around for cheaper places. Be careful. Most of the time, if you find something cheaper, it's missing some parts, so read the kit contents. Just mind you, most trans need shim kit to get certain clearance between parts. Just to show a few, these are my collection of shims where I could get for now. Since our trans is 5 speed, we probably need more.
These are for my 86' Monte Carlo SS with all hydraulic controlled 4-speed trans. Just within reach inside the house. Lot more under the house.
Now, when you settle and get your heart all pumped up for actual rebuild, you need to search for special tools you need for the rebuild. This is by far, most expensive part of the rebuild. Most of the time, you'll need at least two tools you will need for rebuild. Most of the time, not so lucky. Anyway, you'll need at least some kind of manual press/compressor to compress springs in the clutch drums. You'll have at least two clutch pack/drums so don't think you'll be able to this by hand. If you're bodybuilder, maybe. but getting this compressor is much easier. Also, you'll need some kind of stick looking tool to take off what we call center support or something similar. Usually, there a hole in the middle with a shaft coming out, so it's very difficult, almost impossible to remove this without the tool. Support remover gonna look something like this. Sorry, my compressor is under the house so no picture.
Once you get all the parts and tools you need, find yourself a place where you can keep the trans for a few days, if not few weeks. This is not something you can do in a day or two. Take your time and do everything by the book. Find yourself lots of containers. Doesn't have to be really big. but if you're not used to trans components, separate all these parts you took out and put them in containers so you can go back for a reference. most of the o-rings, seals and gasket within the trans is a look-a-like. You also need to be careful which way the seal faces as they do have lips that need to face certain way. If you put them wrong way, they'll leak and if you're lucky, they just create internal leak with non-functioning trans, but if you're unlucky, it will create new lake in your driveway(or wherever you're working at). Don't forget to soak the clutch lining in trans fluid. You don't do this, you'll scrape off all that lining in seconds until the fluid get to the lining and soak them.
These are some of the advice I can give you, if you decided to tackle it yourself. Reward is a almost brand new trans you'll have with just the fraction of money. And you can choose what part goes in the trans, such as premium clutch lining. And if the trans doesn't work, you have only yourself to blame.
Lastly, I am no MB specialist or expert. Just my experience from the past with American V-8 engines/trans (with some smaller ones) so just take them as advice.
