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 Dec 11 2005, 05:05 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985  |
I figured out what im gonna do i just bought trans fluid for the trans and i plan on buying lucas trans additive and flushing the trans out and installing a new filter and gasket...the problem is, is that i dont know how to do it---i know that the benz has a cover you have to unscrew off to get to the trans but i really need a step by step look at it and i cant find one on the internet
I dont want to throw away money on jiffy lube or some mechanic that charges 65 bucks an hour and i think this will work...Im thinking that theres a valve problem not anything with linkage---Let me know Thanks, Alex By the way i also bought a new air filter any tips on installation of that--im pretty sure i know what to do but i dont want to screw anything up excuse me i mean drain the trans. NOT FLUSH also can draining the trans ruin the trans. or is that only with flushing thanks, ALEX what else will i need for tools a pump etc. |
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Dec 11 2005, 10:47 AM
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 Crew Cheif/Site Admin  Group: Admin Posts: 2,658 Joined: 21-May 03 Member No.: 3 |
draining the fluid can be a messy job I assume the trans has a pan if so remove it and the filter remove one cooling line and briefly run the engine to pump out excess fluid replace filter pan and refill
the air filter should be pretty easy just be careful of the air tube going to the canister I think its about time for you to buy a repair manual -------------------- ASE Master Tech
Advanced Engine Performance GM & Chrysler Certified Tech DOT Inspector 30+ Years experience Proud Grandfather Retired Tech and small business owner of Service stations and auto repair shops Previous employment as Tech and Service Manager at GM and Chrysler Dealers |
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Dec 11 2005, 12:43 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
ok your right i need a manuel and what does the cooling line look like?
would i start the car until it starts to dribble out? also anything i should be careful of? i will look into that manuel thanks, Alex |
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 Dec 11 2005, 03:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
got to ebay and paste this auction number in the search space and hit enter and tell me what you think of this manual
8012500915 |
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Dec 11 2005, 06:19 PM
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Crew Cheif/Site Admin Group: Admin Posts: 2,658 Joined: 21-May 03 Member No.: 3 |
sorry wouldnt recommend a manual withouit looking inside that is why they have them sealed at the store most of them are worthless
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Advanced Engine Performance GM & Chrysler Certified Tech DOT Inspector 30+ Years experience Proud Grandfather Retired Tech and small business owner of Service stations and auto repair shops Previous employment as Tech and Service Manager at GM and Chrysler Dealers |
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Dec 11 2005, 06:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
About 20 minutes ago I started my mercedes and started it up waited 8 minutes or so and applied pressure very slowly to the gas while in park applied about a 4th down then let off slowly then applied pressure again 2 minutes later slowly to about a third way down---waited 1 minute and a half applied pressure half way down very slowly and let off slowly---all these times went smoothly except once while i was slowly letting off the gas it felt as though it kicked back
to finish it off i pressed down faster than before and it kicked back sort of or something like that--it felt bad also i checked the trans. fluid and its pinkish should i still change it and the trans. filter? by the way when i was done warming the mercedes up it read 12.5 celcius it started off at 3 or 4 celcius what do you think? any body have and ideas? cheif? Thanks, Alex |
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Dec 11 2005, 08:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
also what would i use to attach the trans. gasket to the trans.filter
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Dec 11 2005, 10:27 PM
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Crew Cheif/Site Admin Group: Admin Posts: 2,658 Joined: 21-May 03 Member No.: 3 |
no idea I still think it ios time to have a pro trans shop look at it
any glue will hold foe assembly -------------------- ASE Master Tech
Advanced Engine Performance GM & Chrysler Certified Tech DOT Inspector 30+ Years experience Proud Grandfather Retired Tech and small business owner of Service stations and auto repair shops Previous employment as Tech and Service Manager at GM and Chrysler Dealers |
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Dec 12 2005, 01:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
ok i will just bring to the trans. shop and let them look at it and drain the trans.
i dont know when but since this isnt my daily driver i will probably wait a little while ive got no time---maybe over christmas vacation? Thanks, Alex |
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Dec 17 2005, 12:51 PM
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Crew Cheif/Site Admin Group: Admin Posts: 2,658 Joined: 21-May 03 Member No.: 3 |
ask friends co workers relatives if they know a reliable trans shop there are many rip offs out there
-------------------- ASE Master Tech
Advanced Engine Performance GM & Chrysler Certified Tech DOT Inspector 30+ Years experience Proud Grandfather Retired Tech and small business owner of Service stations and auto repair shops Previous employment as Tech and Service Manager at GM and Chrysler Dealers |
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Dec 17 2005, 09:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
Well I called a few places and they want 120 to 160 dollars to do the job and I think that is just to mush so I need to jack up the car and do it myself.
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Dec 18 2005, 11:11 AM
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Crew Cheif/Site Admin Group: Admin Posts: 2,658 Joined: 21-May 03 Member No.: 3 |
cannt you find a trans shop in your town that will simply take it for a road test at NC there are several where I live
-------------------- ASE Master Tech
Advanced Engine Performance GM & Chrysler Certified Tech DOT Inspector 30+ Years experience Proud Grandfather Retired Tech and small business owner of Service stations and auto repair shops Previous employment as Tech and Service Manager at GM and Chrysler Dealers |
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Dec 19 2005, 10:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
I can; but before I do anything I Am going to get the Transmission drained and filter replaced and cleaned etc.
I dont want to waste my time doing anything else with the car until after I have done that. Ammco has a good deal for the trans. drain etc. So I will go to them and I will get back to you after that...it might take a while for me to get that done Thanks, Alex |
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Jan 30 2006, 03:15 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
im back!
ok my benz has another problem it keeps shaking what could it be by the way the tranny has 1 or 2 quarts over max and i heated the car etc. What could be the problem spark plugs...tranny overfull...?????????????????? I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!! by the way i need 1985 500 sel or 1984 500 sel dash wood!!! if anyone has any info please email me at alexhawatmeh@aol.com Thanks, Alex |
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Apr 5 2006, 10:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 1-December 05 Member No.: 998 Make/Model: Mercedes 500SEL Year: 1985 |
QUOTE (Hawatmeh @ Jan 30 2006, 03:23 PM)  im back!
ok my benz has another problem it keeps shaking what could it be by the way the tranny has 1 or 2 quarts over max and i heated the car etc. What could be the problem spark plugs...tranny overfull...?????????????????? I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!! by the way i need 1985 500 sel or 1984 500 sel dash wood!!! if anyone has any info please reply Thanks, Alex |
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