Our 1990 300SE with 184K, which I have had 15 years, will go forward, but will not shift into reverse. Our mechanic wants to rebuild the transmission at his shop. Has anyone had a similar problem? Is it better to put in a rebuilt transmission, rather than have someone rebuild the transmission in the shop?

I am in the Chicago area. Anyone had expreience with shops in the area they would recommend for such a repair?

 

For some reasons the only rebuild I've heard about with good quality come from German mechanics, that immigrated to US.
No US-trained mechanic have heard about lubricating the door hinges, if you know what I mean.
What is the warranty your mechanic would give you?

 

no major problem on it. it's just a worn out internal discs.

also it is located on the front part of the transmission.

any mechanic who got good experience in automatic transmission can do it.

 

The mechanic said they would warrant it for 12 month. To be done by a Mecedes trained master mechanic.

 

no fear.

have them fix it before it affect other parts.

 

I had a trans problem a few years ago with my 1990 300E and i took it to an older german guy. He fixed it quick and ran smooth the rest of the time i had it. His shop and address. He was reasonably priced but this was about 4 years ago and since ur in the chicago area call him and see what kind of warranty and price he might offer.

HESSEN AUTO
2275 S MOUNT PROSPECT ROAD, ROSEMONT, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 297-7777

 

Quick question...does anyone know how long a rebuilt tranny usually last? I'm thinking about getting one for my '90 MB 300 SEL. My tranny is having trouble shifting gears when I first start the car in the morning.

Any thoughts on this?

MM