Transmission Problems (B2 Piston) - Please Help!
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Transmission Problems (B2 Piston) - Please Help!
I stumbled across this forum and hopefully someone here will be kind enough to help me out.
Here's the story:
I purchased a 1983 300sd Turbo diesel from someone i worked for. It has 130K on the clock. I paid $1,500 for the car, because he said it needed a new transmission. After calling around to many shops i realized how expensive a transmission swap was going to be. I then began doing research and found out about the infamous B2 piston. The car would go in reverse so i figured I'd check to make sure, so this weekend I jacked up the car, did some cleaning and popped the b2 cover. As soon as I removed the cover a whole lot of pieces fell out into my hand, which left me with no doubt the B2 piston was at fault.
Now for the problem;
Because all the pieces fell out like that I’m not to sure how they go back in. I've ordered the pieces I need for the repair as per this page:
*http://transmission.articles.mbz.org/b2/*
And hopefully when they get here I can figure it out. I just wonder if anyone who has completed this repair might have some advice or directions. I can post pictures and more details if needed. I'm not even sure which direction the new B2 piston slides into the cylinder, or what the piece is that looks like a short metal rod with rounded ball shaped ends is.. It all came out so fast. Anyone have a diagram or something?
Sorry to make this so long, but I'm itching to get this car on the road.
Thanks in advance
Sam
Here's the story:
I purchased a 1983 300sd Turbo diesel from someone i worked for. It has 130K on the clock. I paid $1,500 for the car, because he said it needed a new transmission. After calling around to many shops i realized how expensive a transmission swap was going to be. I then began doing research and found out about the infamous B2 piston. The car would go in reverse so i figured I'd check to make sure, so this weekend I jacked up the car, did some cleaning and popped the b2 cover. As soon as I removed the cover a whole lot of pieces fell out into my hand, which left me with no doubt the B2 piston was at fault.
Now for the problem;
Because all the pieces fell out like that I’m not to sure how they go back in. I've ordered the pieces I need for the repair as per this page:
*http://transmission.articles.mbz.org/b2/*
And hopefully when they get here I can figure it out. I just wonder if anyone who has completed this repair might have some advice or directions. I can post pictures and more details if needed. I'm not even sure which direction the new B2 piston slides into the cylinder, or what the piece is that looks like a short metal rod with rounded ball shaped ends is.. It all came out so fast. Anyone have a diagram or something?
Sorry to make this so long, but I'm itching to get this car on the road.
Thanks in advance
Sam
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Sam,
I have just joined this forum and I believe that I am experiencing the same problem with my 1991 300se. I see that you had this experience in 3004. I hope that you are still a member of this forum. Given the frequency of this problem, I am dumbfounded that no one replied. If you are willing to share your experience, I would be grateful. Thanks in advance.
I have just joined this forum and I believe that I am experiencing the same problem with my 1991 300se. I see that you had this experience in 3004. I hope that you are still a member of this forum. Given the frequency of this problem, I am dumbfounded that no one replied. If you are willing to share your experience, I would be grateful. Thanks in advance.
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1989 300SE, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor
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Thanks User,
I had found that site and printed out the pictures. I also found another site that describes the process:
www.mbz.org/articles/transmission/b2/repair
This site does not show the need to pull the exhaust pipe section. I have the b2 piston on order. I was able to buy it on ebay for $76.50 plus shipping. This price is about $50 cheaper than the best price on the net and about half of the dealer price. While I had been attempting to sell this car as is for about $1100. I will get it repaired and raise the price. Again, thanks for your help.
I had found that site and printed out the pictures. I also found another site that describes the process:
www.mbz.org/articles/transmission/b2/repair
This site does not show the need to pull the exhaust pipe section. I have the b2 piston on order. I was able to buy it on ebay for $76.50 plus shipping. This price is about $50 cheaper than the best price on the net and about half of the dealer price. While I had been attempting to sell this car as is for about $1100. I will get it repaired and raise the price. Again, thanks for your help.
