[diesel_mercedes] Re: How long does automatic trans last?

 



In general ;

About 250,000 miles .

*IF* however , you do foolish things like drive it with burnt up old fluid in it that smells like Navy Coffee , or sip it into drive whilst the car is still rolling backwards (no matter how slowly) , expect much shortened Slushbox life .

This is why so many American Drivers complain of trannies dying before 100,000 miles ~ they're simply not designed to take this sort of rough service .

Revving it above idle whilst waiting for it to take up , slamming shifts up or down , these are all things American Drivers do on a regular basis , I see it daily .

My Mercedes are all older ' beaters ' I got mused with lots of miles , I never , EVER abuse the trannies and have gotten well over 350,000 miles before needing rebuilding .

My '82 240D's tranny has been on it's last legs since I bought it over a decade ago but SWMBO doesn't want to $pend any $ on it so I keep a sharp eye on it and replace the fluid &filter annually . when if goes , she'll have to get it fixed .

-Nate
         Mike  wrote :

I am thinking about getting rid of my 77 280SE and going back to diesel!  But I was wondering how long the automatic trans generally might last on these cars:

78 240D (193,000 miles)
79 300D (206,000 miles)

Anyone had experience with these cars and their trans?

Thanks.  Mike



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[diesel_mercedes] Timing Chain Press

 



IIRC , there's a tool rental section at Pelican Parts Forums .

-Nate
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Hello, Newbee here. I am preparing to replace the timing chain on my 1985 300td. I live near Richmond Virginia and am wandering ...are there any list members out there in VA or NC with a chain press for the OM617 that I may borrow or rent? If so, p-mail me at mg.carney@...

Thanks, Mike

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: How long does automatic trans last?

 

Thanks. Decisions decisions.

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On Sun, Jan 25, 2015 at 4:44 PM, bstromsoe@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

ps - Mary who got a new (rebuilt) trans in 2014 had 200K on her. Martha who may (or may not) have her original trans has 300K or her, and I picked her up when she had 250K on her.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: How long does automatic trans last?

 

ps - Mary who got a new (rebuilt) trans in 2014 had 200K on her. Martha who may (or may not) have her original trans has 300K or her, and I picked her up when she had 250K on her.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: How long does automatic trans last?

 

My 300d automatic trans lasted from 1983 to 2014 when it went blewy, that is 31 years. My other 1983 300d trans is still good, but I am not the original owner so can't vouch for whether the trans is original, although I think it is.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: High pressure hose for self leveling TD system.

 

As soon as I took out the old high pressure line I got a little surprise.  The new line had the right connectors but the wrong length.  So I used it anyway and rerouted the line not around the hydraulic canister/fluid holder .  I used some of the old holders.  However all the rubber protectors are gone or shredded.  Can a tight hold on metal using zip ties reduce the abrasion of high or low pressure hoses?  No squirting hose so check valve working.  The banjo bolt is 17mm with two washers and the rear size is 12mm. Hose has 3/4"/19mm end nut.  30 minute job for sure....except for the dirt.  Lawrence Rhodes

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[diesel_mercedes] How long does automatic trans last?

 

I am thinking about getting rid of my 77 280SE and going back to diesel!  But I was wondering how long the automatic trans generally might last on these cars:

78 240D (193,000 miles)
79 300D (206,000 miles)

Anyone had experience with these cars and their trans?

Thanks.  Mike



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