Trans service every 40k, Should I replace conductor plate?
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Trans service every 40k, Should I replace conductor plate?
I like to keep my car running tip top. The trans service is now due and I am about to have it done again or I may do it myself at a buddies shop on his lift.
I see some trans rebuild kits, filter kits and some with new conductor plate on ebay. Are all 722.6 transmission the same? To confirm that is what the E55 runs?
Should I change the conductor plate at the same time as trans oil service? Car runs and shifts like a champ. I don't want to mess with something and cause a chain reaction.
I also remember my MB tech telling me he had to drain or add the fluid at a certain temperature or was it checking the level? I forget.
Any suggestions tips, or DIY for the transmission oil?
I see some trans rebuild kits, filter kits and some with new conductor plate on ebay. Are all 722.6 transmission the same? To confirm that is what the E55 runs?
Should I change the conductor plate at the same time as trans oil service? Car runs and shifts like a champ. I don't want to mess with something and cause a chain reaction.
I also remember my MB tech telling me he had to drain or add the fluid at a certain temperature or was it checking the level? I forget.
Any suggestions tips, or DIY for the transmission oil?
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Just found this amazing DIY.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...g-5-speed.html
Anyone have any idea about the conductor plate, that would be nice.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...g-5-speed.html
Anyone have any idea about the conductor plate, that would be nice.
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No bro don't change the conductor plate if not needed, do a pan drop and refill, you can change the 13 pin connector as was talked about before since you are there.
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Transmission service items - 722.643
I would not bother with conductor plate unless you are seeing errors. Purchase a seal ring, pan gasket, transmission filter, and pilot bushing for the service. There is an additional magnet available for purchase to help keep the metal bits in the pan. I have both magnets in my transmission pan.
Use a hex bit for the drain bolt. A torx bit will chew it up.
Service your rear differential as well.
Last edited by O-55; 11-14-2015 at 01:22 PM. Reason: Rear differential suggestion
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Transmission service items - 722.643
I would not bother with conductor plate unless you are seeing errors. Purchase a seal ring, pan gasket, transmission filter, and pilot bushing for the service. There is an additional magnet available for purchase to help keep the metal bits in the pan. I have both magnets in my transmission pan.
Use a hex bit for the drain bolt. A torx bit will chew it up.
Service your rear differential as well.
I was thinking about adding another magnet. Where do you buy it? I know the stock has one. I serviced all my fluids including the rear diff already. Should be good for awhile.