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danb

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230SL Transmission Replacement
« on: November 27, 2015, 15:58:45 »
I have a 1966 230SL in which the transmission is slipping.  My mechanic tells me that I need a replacement transmission. Total cost installed is $5300.00.  Is this a fair price?  Does replacing the transmission affect the value of the car?  Is there anything else I should know about replacing the transmission?
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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2015, 17:41:11 »
Then you haven't got a mechanic, you have a fitter.

I'm sure someone else will be able to recommend a specialist local to you who can overhaul your transmission for a lot less than you've been quoted.

Find a good mechanic, or better still a technician, who will know how to correctly install and set up your overhauled transmission.
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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2015, 21:00:31 »
This particular animal is on the endangered list.
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1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2015, 21:38:55 »
I have been quoted recently $2500AUst (about $2000USD) for a swap over overhauled replacement transmission for my ’65 230SL.  am going to have mine done so that I keep matching numbers and have the car off the road whilst I wait for it to be done.

 The price you have been quoted is over the top.  Find a decent mechanic that knows what they are doing with the MB gearbox.

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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2015, 00:30:53 »
Garry,

I suggest you have your transmission evaluated by MZF Peter Schmid Transmissions in Burlingame ( 650-348-3990 ) to determine if you need a replacement.  These guys are MB transmission experts with a good reputation.

Joe
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Garry

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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2015, 00:39:28 »
Joe, 

I am in Australia, long way to take the transmission for evaluation ??? ;D

I think you mean Dan ;)
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2015, 02:02:12 »
When people start bidding and actually paying more for numbers matching 113 cars, then having this will be worth more. Until then, it's pretty much a feel good thing.

 
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1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2015, 02:31:03 »
Totally agree Dan, that’s why I feel so good about my Pagoda ;D ;D ;D
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Garry Marks
Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric

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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2015, 07:24:04 »
A "slipping transmission" indicates to me possibly a bad clutch?
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Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
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Re: 230SL Transmission Replacement
« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2015, 22:28:20 »
I have dealt with these guys on two transmissions and was very happy with their work and service.

They charged $1750 for a rebuilt trans.  Installation should be around $1000.

Sun Valley Mercedes Transmissions, LLC       
Rebuilt Mercedes Benz Automatic Transmissions

15468 Cabrito Road
Van Nuys, California 91406
Phone: 818 782 2300   
www.svmbz.com/
 
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Chuck Taylor
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1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
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Falls Church VA
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