722.6 Conductor Plate - Will car stay in Neutral?
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1993 300CE and 2000 SLK230
722.6 Conductor Plate - Will car stay in Neutral?
I am about to replace the conductor plate in my 2000 SLK 230 with the 722.6 transmission. After the conductor plate has been removed, I anticipate needing to roll the car. Will the transmission stay in neutral or will removal of the conductor plate cause it to go into park?
To head off the inevitable question of why I need to roll the car, I use my in-ground storm shelter as a mechanics pit. I much prefer to roll the car over the shelter for this rather than try to remove the valve body scooting around under the car on jack stands. The problem is I will probably need to get in the shelter and then roll the car forward to fully access the transmission. I don't want to get stuck in case the car goes into park. You may laugh now...
To head off the inevitable question of why I need to roll the car, I use my in-ground storm shelter as a mechanics pit. I much prefer to roll the car over the shelter for this rather than try to remove the valve body scooting around under the car on jack stands. The problem is I will probably need to get in the shelter and then roll the car forward to fully access the transmission. I don't want to get stuck in case the car goes into park. You may laugh now...
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1993 300CE and 2000 SLK230
As it turns out I have enough room witou having to move the car. However, the drian plu on the transmission pan wont' budge and the allen socket is stripping. Not a good sign for the first step...
