had glycol in transmission replaced radiator now replace torque converter
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*added video*-glycol in transmission replaced radiator now replace torque converter
since replacing the radiator the car has been running the last few months so im thinking the radiator isnt completely done??? if that is the case then am i ok with just replacing the torque converter? i am hearing this stupid droning sounds when accelerating at lower RPMs, it is like a buzzing/droning sound that comes and goes while accelerating and also experincing some jerkyness at lower rpms from time to time as well.
any thoughts would be appreciated, would this torque converter be ok for the E55???? any other parts i need to order to save my transmission?
DAACO MC18S http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....434366&jsn=455
thanks all i appreciate anyones help
any thoughts would be appreciated, would this torque converter be ok for the E55???? any other parts i need to order to save my transmission?
DAACO MC18S http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....434366&jsn=455
thanks all i appreciate anyones help
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If you foot brake the engine does it make the noise? The only thing that will "drone" is the tcc in the converter. If you foot brake it and the noise "is" there, it can't be that. The tcc comes on in second gear"normally" so you will not hear any noise that can come from the tcc.
Just trying to narrow it down,
Just trying to narrow it down,
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i usually only hear the droning noise when lightly accelerating in low rpms, dont think ive ever heard the droning while braking, only when accelerating.
do you think next step is to replace torque converter? is the daaco a good one to replace it with?
do you think next step is to replace torque converter? is the daaco a good one to replace it with?
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i was driving tonight and i took a video clip so you can get a better idea of the sounds i am hearing, along with the jerkyness for accelerating in the 1000-3000 rpm range i hear the noise as heard in the following video: note the noise comes in at 12 seconds/17 seconds/27 seconds into the video....it may be hard to hear it but with headphones in the computer i can hear it clearly: here is the link: https://uploadfiles.io/ckp9x
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At this point i am confused, spoke to transmission shop today and they say transmission has glycol and at this point to do transmission rebuild costing $6000. Mercedes Benz bulletin says if droning noise continues after a flush then to replace the torque converter....if i replace the torque converter it would be significant labor time so should i be doing the transmission rebuild while i am at it? I dont know what a transmission rebuild entails and what parts would i need to buy for them to do it besides the torque converter? new plates?
I have the new radiator i just installed few months ago that isnt leaking anymore (essen radiator i think its called) so i wouldnt need to replace that too right?
I am not sure should I just replace torque converter or do i do a new transmission rebuild? The droning noise has been going on for 6 months even after the radiator replacement and flushing so wouldnt the transmission be toast by now if the transmission was totally contaminated? would the cost difference between torque converter replacement and transmission rebuild be excessive? would I be able to source all the new parts online for a transmission rebuild or am i at the mercy of the mechanic???
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I have the new radiator i just installed few months ago that isnt leaking anymore (essen radiator i think its called) so i wouldnt need to replace that too right?
I am not sure should I just replace torque converter or do i do a new transmission rebuild? The droning noise has been going on for 6 months even after the radiator replacement and flushing so wouldnt the transmission be toast by now if the transmission was totally contaminated? would the cost difference between torque converter replacement and transmission rebuild be excessive? would I be able to source all the new parts online for a transmission rebuild or am i at the mercy of the mechanic???
thanks for any help
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You can get your trans rebuilt for less the half of that quote, imo ,if antifreeze was in your transmission it's just a matter of time, the antifreeze delaminates the clutch plates eventually I had this happen to me twice on two different cars over the years, again ,this was my experience , just an FYI ,
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if i go the transmission rebuild route what parts can i buy online to help with the pricing so that i can just pay the mechanic for labor? how much labor do you think is required? should i just drive the vehicle until the transmission totally fails? it still drives fine for the last 6 months outside of the low rpm jerkyness and droning
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You can get your trans rebuilt for less the half of that quote, imo ,if antifreeze was in your transmission it's just a matter of time, the antifreeze delaminates the clutch plates eventually I had this happen to me twice on two different cars over the years, again ,this was my experience , just an FYI ,
What radiator should be bought, ?
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what did you end up doing? i have the same thing. replaced radiator with nissen but still have the slight drone on light accelertion.
an mb tech said it sounds/feels like a torque converter
i am also debating if i should just do TC and Trans at the same time, or to just do the torque converter first.
an mb tech said it sounds/feels like a torque converter
i am also debating if i should just do TC and Trans at the same time, or to just do the torque converter first.
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what did you end up doing? i have the same thing. replaced radiator with nissen but still have the slight drone on light accelertion.
an mb tech said it sounds/feels like a torque converter
i am also debating if i should just do TC and Trans at the same time, or to just do the torque converter first.
an mb tech said it sounds/feels like a torque converter
i am also debating if i should just do TC and Trans at the same time, or to just do the torque converter first.
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how much is a trans rebuild if a used one is 1k. and i dont need reliable transportion really so my plan was to drive it as long as possible.
if i ONLY got the converter first, could the infected trans infect the new torque converter?
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any idea on costs of all this? i see used trans for 1k and new torque converters for $200. how much is labor / how many hours haha
how much is a trans rebuild if a used one is 1k. and i dont need reliable transportion really so my plan was to drive it as long as possible.
if i ONLY got the converter first, could the infected trans infect the new torque converter?
how much is a trans rebuild if a used one is 1k. and i dont need reliable transportion really so my plan was to drive it as long as possible.
if i ONLY got the converter first, could the infected trans infect the new torque converter?
I dont know how good the used trans are never know what ur going to get these transmissions are not that hard to rebuild if u take your time. The rebuild kits can be had for 200 to 600 bucks for good high quality parts. There are tutorials on here and the net that show step by step how to do it. Most shops round my parts charge 250 to R&I a trans. Id call round an see who offers what for how much and make sure their good at what they do.
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Its a relatively easy trans to work on and remove an while in there replace the rear main seal it costs 20.bucks an is good peventative maintance.
I dont know how good the used trans are never know what ur going to get these transmissions are not that hard to rebuild if u take your time. The rebuild kits can be had for 200 to 600 bucks for good high quality parts. There are tutorials on here and the net that show step by step how to do it. Most shops round my parts charge 250 to R&I a trans. Id call round an see who offers what for how much and make sure their good at what they do.
I dont know how good the used trans are never know what ur going to get these transmissions are not that hard to rebuild if u take your time. The rebuild kits can be had for 200 to 600 bucks for good high quality parts. There are tutorials on here and the net that show step by step how to do it. Most shops round my parts charge 250 to R&I a trans. Id call round an see who offers what for how much and make sure their good at what they do.
