spotting a transmission replacement - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

lee polowczuk · #1 03-09-2007, 11:50 AM

any way to tell if the transmission on the car has been replaced/overhauled?

that is without supporting paperwork

G-Benz · #2 03-09-2007, 12:19 PM

Only telltale sign to me would be an unusually clean tranny case and supporting linkages relative to the grime on the adjacent drivetrain components...otherwise, no way of telling w/o puling and inspecting...

kramlavud · #3 03-09-2007, 12:23 PM

If recently replaced with a rebuilt/remanfacutered is should appear cleaner than the surrounding areas. Otherwise, hard to say.
regards,
Mark

david s poole · #4 03-09-2007, 12:41 PM

yes most definately[if the replacement is factory rebuild].on the left side up near the bell housing there will be a part number tag and on the right side above the pan gasket where the type numbers are stamped,some or all of it will have been ground off.if it came from a non mercedes rebuilder a comparison of the numbers with what the factory lists on original build will confirm or deny the story.

lee polowczuk · #5 03-09-2007, 01:58 PM

thanks, david....that's the what i was looking for...

i will look at the other issues.... as well...

i picked up this 260e not too long ago...and knock on wood the transmission seems to shift like new, while the engine really needs some new valve stem seals...