Trans took a ****..anyone have any recommendeshops in the area?

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

Excellent tranny shop here in Santa Rosa, they rebuilt my '96 E300, but it's about 90 minutes away, I'm sure you'd prefer something closer.

Jeremy

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

I'm kinda strapped on options. I guess ill see how aamco does

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

Davis does not have very many mechanics. I would tow it into West Sac. there are many places over there that will be less $$$. AAMCO I would not recommend unless you source your own transmission and have them install it. Most mechanics can do that. AAMCO will charge you a lot.
I used to live in Davis. It has been a while but for Davis I used to go to Center City Automotive. its been 20 years since my friend worked there and they are still there. They were established well before that. You can get a rebuild from the bay area shipped up to your mechanic of choice and swapped out.
I would seriously doubt AAMCO would give a fair deal compared to an independent mechanic. Search for mercedes rebuilt transmissions in SFbay area. I know there are a few outfits that have MB rebuilds. They can get them to your mech. in a day.
There are a couple of suggestions for Sacramento MB related shops in the forum good shop list. That may be your best bet. Davis mechanics are expensive and probably don't have MB knowhow.

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Chris
84 280sl
82 300d euro

I always heard that Peter Schmid was an excellant source for MB Transmissions.

MZF-Bayer Transmissions


These guys are in Southern Calif, but have some good technical info on their site, maybe some help.

rebuilt remanufactured mercedes benz automatic transmissions


I have never heard anything good about AAmaco.


Could be a simple fix, what`s it doing or not doing?

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

You're better off in the Sacramento area. I'd strongly suggest Dobson's German Auto Service - Roseville, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Sacramento

I've used a number of indies in this area and they are by far the best and most accommodating I've ever found in over 25 years. Towing won't be cheap to anywhere in the Sacramento area, but it won't be much different than to these folk's shop.

AAmco is a franchise operation. Franchises are businesses that are created by the franchisor and sold to franchisees to run according to the company formula. All too often owners that buy franchises are "product agnostic", meaning that they bought a "business" and could care less what the "product" is - printing, hot dogs, frozen yoghurt, hamburgers, auto paint, plumbing, hotel, carpet cleaning, auto lube or whatever. This means that the quality can range from really great to incredibly poor. This is in stark contrast to someone who opens a business because they are an expert and love to develop a quality product and are passionate about it. I'm not saying don't go to franchise companies, just be aware that you never know what you'll get.

If you could source a rebuilt transmission from a reputable re-builder and then have a mechanic install it, I would think that that would be one of your better options.

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• 380SL (diesel)
• Corvette C5
• Manx
• Baja Bug
• F350 Powerstroke
• Auburn Boattail Speedster replica

It happened fast..started making a lil noise from the bellhousing when I got off the freeway...when I make it about 2 miles off the hwy it was making a lot of noise,and surging. I stopped in a safe spot to check things out

And it did a big clunk and wouldn't move. No leaks..has fluid but its black ans metallic

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

I had a hour to figure things out..it was 5something and the last train to bakersfield left at 630.

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

What did you figure out? I'd say a used transmission installed by anyone is the best bet in those circumstances.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Well I made it to work today..and my buddy made it to his court hearing on time. The mb is at aamco and waiting redianostics. I know its not the best place for a mb but it'll have to do.

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero