E550 tq converter rebuilder
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1995 e320 s124
E550 tq converter rebuilder
I have an E550 4Matic with the dreaded shudder. Any recommendations on reputable torque converter rebuilders for the 722.9? I've looked around a bit but getting mixed reviews. Thanks.
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19 GLA45, 86 560SL, former: 14 E550 4Matic, 09 E350 4Matic, 83 240D manual, 78 450SLC, 81 500SLC
Just because I asked what the OP meant by something as vague as "the dreaded shudder", does not mean that I have never come across a shudder.
It helps to be specific.
It helps to be specific.
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I'm getting some vibration when I accelerate on the highway. It is most likely due to the torque converter. 722.9 trans builders recommend a rebuilt stock unit.
A reputable mechanic I use, said converters built by the same company can be unpredictable and had no recommendations.
I'm getting some vibration when I accelerate on the highway. It is most likely due to the torque converter. 722.9 trans builders recommend a rebuilt stock unit.
A reputable mechanic I use, said converters built by the same company can be unpredictable and had no recommendations.
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Back in the old days of forums, I would have a lot more to say, but I'm not sure what's acceptable anymore. I think we're just supposed to ignore you or pretend you're being genuine, so from now on I'm going with the former.
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19 GLA45, 86 560SL, former: 14 E550 4Matic, 09 E350 4Matic, 83 240D manual, 78 450SLC, 81 500SLC
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.
I'm getting some vibration when I accelerate on the highway. It is most likely due to the torque converter. 722.9 trans builders recommend a rebuilt stock unit.
A reputable mechanic I use, said converters built by the same company can be unpredictable and had no recommendations.
I'm getting some vibration when I accelerate on the highway. It is most likely due to the torque converter. 722.9 trans builders recommend a rebuilt stock unit.
A reputable mechanic I use, said converters built by the same company can be unpredictable and had no recommendations.
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1995 e320 s124
During straightline acceleration, say 40-70, I'll get a shudder (or slipping) type feeling. It feels a lot like something is slipping (like clutches aren't fully engaging) and the acceleration will be impacted. I.e. accelerating slower due to slipping. If I take my foot off the throttle and reengage and it occasionally stops and the car will accelerate normally again.
Interestingly, if I start from a dead stop and go full throttle (or more than half), I have not experienced the shuddering.
Regarding the tq conv, I spoke with reputable builder, Southern Hotrods, and he recommended a genuine MB remanu unit. There are other rebuilders out there, but I don't have quality information regarding reviews.
Thanks.
Interestingly, if I start from a dead stop and go full throttle (or more than half), I have not experienced the shuddering.
Regarding the tq conv, I spoke with reputable builder, Southern Hotrods, and he recommended a genuine MB remanu unit. There are other rebuilders out there, but I don't have quality information regarding reviews.
Thanks.
