722.6 Tranny Question (A dumb one!)
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722.6 Tranny Question (A dumb one!)
OK, so I'm getting ready to replace the TCC Solenoid, as mentioned here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...11-2004-a.html
I've watched the videos they suggest, found some other videos, but never quite found a DIY guide. No problem, as I think I understand what needs to be done.
Here is my dumb question. I've never really fooled around with a transmission, so I'm just not sure... Do I need to drain (and consequently replace) the transmission fluid to drop the pan? Or, will the fluid drain to another location when I jack the car up? Replacing the solenoid itself should be pretty straight forward, but on the videos I watched, they were using transmissions that were completely removed from various vehicles, so they were already clean and w/o fluid. Also, if anyone has any tips, that'd be awesome too.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...11-2004-a.html
I've watched the videos they suggest, found some other videos, but never quite found a DIY guide. No problem, as I think I understand what needs to be done.
Here is my dumb question. I've never really fooled around with a transmission, so I'm just not sure... Do I need to drain (and consequently replace) the transmission fluid to drop the pan? Or, will the fluid drain to another location when I jack the car up? Replacing the solenoid itself should be pretty straight forward, but on the videos I watched, they were using transmissions that were completely removed from various vehicles, so they were already clean and w/o fluid. Also, if anyone has any tips, that'd be awesome too.
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OK, so I'm getting ready to replace the TCC Solenoid, as mentioned here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...11-2004-a.html
I've watched the videos they suggest, found some other videos, but never quite found a DIY guide. No problem, as I think I understand what needs to be done.
Here is my dumb question. I've never really fooled around with a transmission, so I'm just not sure... Do I need to drain (and consequently replace) the transmission fluid to drop the pan? Or, will the fluid drain to another location when I jack the car up? Replacing the solenoid itself should be pretty straight forward, but on the videos I watched, they were using transmissions that were completely removed from various vehicles, so they were already clean and w/o fluid. Also, if anyone has any tips, that'd be awesome too.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...11-2004-a.html
I've watched the videos they suggest, found some other videos, but never quite found a DIY guide. No problem, as I think I understand what needs to be done.
Here is my dumb question. I've never really fooled around with a transmission, so I'm just not sure... Do I need to drain (and consequently replace) the transmission fluid to drop the pan? Or, will the fluid drain to another location when I jack the car up? Replacing the solenoid itself should be pretty straight forward, but on the videos I watched, they were using transmissions that were completely removed from various vehicles, so they were already clean and w/o fluid. Also, if anyone has any tips, that'd be awesome too.
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If you are thinking of replacing anything on the transmission based on all the supposition posts without testing the transmission you are crazy!!
Secondly you also have a much larger problem, if you don't know how to remove transmission parts and drain fluids too even look at the conductor plate forgetting about changing the correct solenoid you are also crazy!!
If you never removed and reinstalled the conductor plug without carefully noting the male pin position you will be out an additional 600 bucks for a new conductor plate.
I think that your question is very applicable-----I forget who said this but I think it is very applicable-----"The man just did not understand his limitations"
Secondly you also have a much larger problem, if you don't know how to remove transmission parts and drain fluids too even look at the conductor plate forgetting about changing the correct solenoid you are also crazy!!
If you never removed and reinstalled the conductor plug without carefully noting the male pin position you will be out an additional 600 bucks for a new conductor plate.
I think that your question is very applicable-----I forget who said this but I think it is very applicable-----"The man just did not understand his limitations"
Doing the numbers, aside from my time, I could replace this part, plus the fluid, filter, and gasket, for only slightly more than going to my nearest mechanic to have him test it.
But, you do raise some good points, especially taking note of the conductor plug.
