Great job Mike. I know how hard those swaps are and you nailed it. Those tiny scews that want to jump around and do flips - it never fails, you always get one or two of those. 😌
WOW! I love it. Watching Randy today and saw you mention this adventure and I do follow you but never saw this one. You got big stones to take on something like this and you did it and I'm proud of you as many others are, I'm sure. Tell you what I thought of watching you do this. Long time ago, I lived in the corporate world; the world of "color my suit gray or I'll get fired". Anyway, was a good life to sit with a suit or tie on at least (while girls could come in with halter tops) but then get to go home (free at last) to get dirty and work on cars!!! Yeah, you made me think back to that. I've got years on you but not all that many but I can relate. I have a ton of respect for you because you allow yourself to get dirty while many of my 'suiter' buddies would never consider such activity. PLUS, I have always loved the model you were working on. SO wish we lived closer so I could buy that one from you - maybe just to look at. They are so intriguing. More later! Sonny(CT)
Great work Mike! Great to see the old girl with a proper second chance! Thanks again for the great content, really enjoying the channel. Cheers from Australia.
Nice job Mike, changing a transmission on your own, with the car on the ground, i.e. not on a lift, is very much taking the hard road. I would say that, from what was shown on the video, you do need to replace the transmission mounts as those ones looked absolutely shot, very perished and bulged where they've lost their strength. Running the car with those will mean you get all sorts of strange vibrations and buzzes through the car. Also make sure you thoroughly check all the flex discs in the prop shaft/drive shaft as they do degrade over time and, if they fail when the car is at speed, the shaft will flail around and do all sorts of damage underneath and may even breach the floor of the car and cause horrific damage to the passengers. A lot of people do recommend replacing them any time you have the transmission out for peace of mind. It all looks good so far, hopefully the trans will have its full compliment of gears and that will be another job crossed of the list of bringing this autobahn stormer back to life. Of course, if the car is lacking in forward gears then you know that the original trans had all of them so it might be possible for a specialist to rob your old unit for any parts that the new one needs, though I have a sneaking suspicion that, judging by the date written in paint pen on the new torque converter, that the new unit has been gone through professionally so it should be good as new...
I wrangled a 3 speed gearbox out of a 57 Chevy and wrangled a 4 speed Borg Warner in, on the ground, in the dark with just a flashlight and some combination wrenches. That was in 71. Don't think I had jackstands either. That was fun! The hardest part was getting the Hurst shifter in. They sit on the tail so come up under the bench seat and dog leg forward. Ended up with a big hole in the floor. Ah, the foolish can do attitude of youth! Lol
You are the man! Just simple swap of transmission on the driveway ;). Make sure all vacuum and other small hoses/wires are connected. Those if loose can cause all kinds of funny (annoying) issues.
There a lot of videos on how fix things and forms but as you found not exactly like your Vechicle but point you in right direction . I had issue with different Vechicle and different issue but found at least how to by pass issue for the summer . It was a bad heater core .
Funny you said “that’s how you change a transmission by yourself “ then said took you like forever 3 days mike I have to be honest I think you made great time doing it lol you are working by yourself great job as always I have said before you are an inspiration have a great day BK
The German engineers at Mercedes sure do have a [warped] sense of humor. Good thing we have you here to make sense of it all Mike. Now, take us on a cruise ... beyond your driveway.
On most, if not all, Mercedes cars, the driveshaft can be removed intact. I hope you aligned both halves to each other when reinstalling as per original alignment. If not, you probably have a driveline vibration.
Excellent. I like the way you explain and work .. I have a 560SEC 1986. If I have to change or change the gearbox, this video will be useful. Have downloaded it and have it on USB. From Dag. Norway..
Congratulations Mike! Glad you got it to rock and roll as intended in the driveway in spite of the wonky directions. Now you have a video for instructions. Tie rod ends and rubber bussings next?
I love that model and year Mercedes. I really want to find one. It looked like your mount, not sure if it was the engine or transmission mount was really bad/rotted.
I am always amazed at how easy you make these repairs look (I know it is nowhere as easy as it looks) and it gives confidence to other people that if a Monkey Wrench can do it, then so can they. Cracking job Mike and another enjoyable video, can't wait to see more. Just one thing, have you ever thought of getting Quick Jacks that other RUclipsrs use?
Gidday, very impressed with your mechanical skills. How did you learn to fix cars? Backwards, backwards, backwards, and then forwards, forwards, forwards, now, you are just showing off Mike. Very good vid.
Congratulations! Next video, first drive to make sure the transmission shifts properly? Unrelated question, were you working in Atlanta when the Police Chase of the big rig cab with the Owner outside on the back of it?
@@MonkeyWrenchMike So, one recommendation. After years of running, developing, and managing Digital for big companies for years I learned a few tricks across RUclips and other digital channels. :) LOL OK, all that to say. Add the year to the title and when people search for that year and model Mercedes, you should show up right on top. I bet there are a lot of searches for that year and model Mercedes. Anyway, keep up the great work Mike!!
Not the first lol but close Mike great job and yes that’s a big job especially outside on jack stands and ramps Hoping to remove my tail shaft in the next few weeks as I have a bad vibration through the trans tunnel area so going to check the centre bearing and u joints
Mike I'm full of admiration for you to do a auto box by yourself on a driveway and on your back is no easy job. If it was down to me you would be mentioned in despatches for going above and beyond 🥇🏅🏆🍺. That's one up on Randy I can't remember him doing one bless him well not on his back. Now the serious stuff have you been hiding your dancing talents from us, did you start out as part of a chorus line you dark horse.🧚🕺 As always Mike love the post so keep up the good work flower pot. Gary.... England 🇬🇧
I believe you can just go to the Public Library or go on line see if you can sign up for one of the Two Books that are helpful for spec and Removal procedures . Some time very helpful sometime not I like that you put the Vechicle on ramps I just saw some that are like solid I believe Rubber blocks . I have jacked up the rest used stands or neither pair of ramps because as you lower the trans it's may want to tilit . I assume you're going to push the Converter a k in the trans strap or put something across the front or it slide out on you . I like your floor jack with trans strap you may need to put a jack or some kind of engine support it may Rachel down on you on the back of it . I know you got it out and probably back in when you read the video . I wonder if any Auto Trade Schools could help you some how . Last time u took a a Auto class they had Vechicles to work on but may need some for. More Training I Rebuild a slant Six my dad had in a truck but some students may not as long you pay for parts I love your videos because it it explains to the common Man or person how to get it fixed .
DIYing is great and all, but a solo driveway tranny swap? (While trying to make a video?!) - I’d be too chicken to attempt that. Glad you emerged from the experience with no crushed body parts, and a car that goes both forwards and backwards.
Have you looked into doing a manual transmission swap? My dream is to have an '81-85 500SEC with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual... is it doable? Right now I have an '85 500SEL which might need a new transmission...
i got RA so little things like screws are super easy to drop..i make sure i put a cloth directly under what i'm wrkng on so should i drop it it goes on the cloth and not into some hidden recess of the engine
Mike, I have two Mercedes, S550 4Matic, under warranty, and a 300 CE as you know. I found out I might need to get a battery and was a little shocked on the price. But my mechanic told me it might be the alternator not charging the battery correctly. What do you think? Thank you! Roger
Anyone can check the output of the alternator. Start the engine and check voltage at battery. You want more than 13 volts. If it’s less, then the alternator brushes are bad and they can be replaced. It’s it’s more, than the battery is dead. Any Autozone can check for you for free!
Monkey Wrench Mike Thank you, it’s obvious that I do no work on car engines. I have been very lucky with my cars. Having regular maintenance done keeps the fleet going strong. The convertible has been a project car, replacing bits and pieces to get it back to stock. It started to act up about six months ago. I just thought it was the cold weather was making it hard to start. But it almost left me stranded at the grocery store. I have a battery tender on it all the time. I will be charging the battery to full charge, then go to have the alternator checked. Thank you for your advice. Will let you know what I find.
Yes, that guy didn't give good instruction for the transmission R&R. Driveshaft removal is almost always SOP, along with the exhaust and heat shields on most. Looks like you learned a lot.
I rebuild a 4l60e watched videos on youtube read two books am not a grease monkey but 4000 miles later good to go first time cheap parts off ebay worked great
Monkey Wrench Mike I was an ASE cert master tech for many years in a prior career. Your ability is what made me think that. Keep up the great videos. I LOVE them. Have a good one.
Mike, I wish you well in your endeavors. I REALLY hope you can continue with you tube although I realize it may take some time to get back into your rhythm. Out of all the channels I watch, I look forward to yours the most. I think it’s the sense of humor that puts you on top for me.
I've been having trouble with a 1986 560sec transmission not shifting into the next gear while driving down the road. Would I need to replace it? I've tried everything... HELP!!!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike thanks for the reply!! I have placed a new modulator and adjusted it a few quarter turns more than the old one to firm it. Replaced vacuum lines, Kickdown solenoid, checked kickdown switch for working current, changed transmission fluid and filter, transmission mount. I've tried mostly external components, I think when I changed the fluid is when it started to not shift into the next gear up while driving, goes up to 40mph and high revs about 5000-6000, screaming! I read about replacing the fluid may cause older transmissions to fail because of thin viscosity. I wonder if it may need internal parts replaced or just bit the bullet for a rebuilt transmission.
Even had adjusted the Bowden cable loosely. When I had bought the car the cable was adjusted tightly all the way on the throttle body but had no luck with it shifting to the next gear. Read about governors going out, losing pressure somewhere or clogged valve body. I have a system of diagnostic that I follow: DONT PANIC, THINK SIMPLE!!! Old timer said to take out valve body and clean off with diesel fuel lol Thank you for your input, I love watching your videos and hope for the best of the future owners of classic mercedes!
So, I take it you mean they were your own notes you were working from. :) I’m currently almost done pulling my 87 S420 tranny and your video was helpful. Having trouble separating the donut from the tail shaft but I’ll figure it out. Pretty straightforward thus far. Good tip to just pull the exhaust line, thank you.
Someday in the future a youngster will be learning to use Google, and will enter 'news anchor swaps mercedes transmission in driveway wearing shorts and a t-shirt' --- and a link to this video will pop up. "Look, Daddy, what I found on the Internet!". The father will look, then say; "Well, you can't always believe what you see on the Internet, son."
There may be a 10mm socket and a short 3/8ths inch extension wedged underneath the Siemens control module plastic housing on my 2002 Cadillac. They may have been there for a year, and might have fallen down there when I had most of the driver side suspension and axle out of the car. I may drive around with them like that and have no plans to ever retrieve them. These are things you may hear when keeping disreputable company. I would like to emphasize that all of these musings are pure conjecture. It is the conjecture of hostile minds who question my cat-like reflexes and inhuman stamina. Do not entertain such poisonous notions.
You did unnecessary work, if you were removing the fuel injection yes then you remove all that stuff........What you are working on is the transmission disconnect everything from the transmission...............
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You are a god! I couldn't imagine swapping out a transmission myself, in a driveway at that! Great, great content. Thanks, Mike.
Great job Mike. I know how hard those swaps are and you nailed it. Those tiny scews that want to jump around and do flips - it never fails, you always get one or two of those. 😌
I’m
WOW! I love it. Watching Randy today and saw you mention this adventure and I do follow you but never saw this one. You got big stones to take on something like this and you did it and I'm proud of you as many others are, I'm sure.
Tell you what I thought of watching you do this. Long time ago, I lived in the corporate world; the world of "color my suit gray or I'll get fired". Anyway, was a good life to sit with a suit or tie on at least (while girls could come in with halter tops) but then get to go home (free at last) to get dirty and work on cars!!! Yeah, you made me think back to that. I've got years on you but not all that many but I can relate. I have a ton of respect for you because you allow yourself to get dirty while many of my 'suiter' buddies would never consider such activity. PLUS, I have always loved the model you were working on. SO wish we lived closer so I could buy that one from you - maybe just to look at. They are so intriguing. More later! Sonny(CT)
Thanks Sonny. Appreciate it! I’ve hated wearing a tie since I first put one on... yet it’s required for my job.
Wow one more step towards the Mercedes-Benz 560 being on the road again 😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great work Mike! Great to see the old girl with a proper second chance! Thanks again for the great content, really enjoying the channel. Cheers from Australia.
Appreciate that Ben. Thanks!!
I first experienced the Joy of Banjo Fittings back around 2010. I love them so much that I haven't touched one of them in 9 years.
Good move!!
As owner of a SEC 500 from 84...love watching your work. Greetings from Poland.
Poland!! How cool! Thanks!!
Good work man!!!
Thanks!!
Educational and funny all at the same time. Awesome job sir
Congrats on a job well done. as an ex-drag racer I have done quite a few trans swaps on a cold concrete in the middle of the night. you done good Bro!
Great courage to take this job on your own. Great work Mr. Mike! 👏
Man, I wish he was my neighbor. I could learn so much from this man.
Always enjoy your videos, brightens my day. Awesome job on the transmission.
Thank you Rocco
Fantastic job Mike. Really loving the channel and look forward to every video!
Mike you're an amazing reporter and a great mechanic!
Thanks Pablo!!
Great video Mike.. My 8 year old son loves to watch you.
Tell him thanks!!
Well done Mike...This is a great job with fun too
Mike, you are a pleasure
Mercedes Warrior! Well Done Sir!
Nice job Mike, changing a transmission on your own, with the car on the ground, i.e. not on a lift, is very much taking the hard road. I would say that, from what was shown on the video, you do need to replace the transmission mounts as those ones looked absolutely shot, very perished and bulged where they've lost their strength. Running the car with those will mean you get all sorts of strange vibrations and buzzes through the car. Also make sure you thoroughly check all the flex discs in the prop shaft/drive shaft as they do degrade over time and, if they fail when the car is at speed, the shaft will flail around and do all sorts of damage underneath and may even breach the floor of the car and cause horrific damage to the passengers. A lot of people do recommend replacing them any time you have the transmission out for peace of mind. It all looks good so far, hopefully the trans will have its full compliment of gears and that will be another job crossed of the list of bringing this autobahn stormer back to life. Of course, if the car is lacking in forward gears then you know that the original trans had all of them so it might be possible for a specialist to rob your old unit for any parts that the new one needs, though I have a sneaking suspicion that, judging by the date written in paint pen on the new torque converter, that the new unit has been gone through professionally so it should be good as new...
Great advice... thanks!!
I wrangled a 3 speed gearbox out of a 57 Chevy and wrangled a 4 speed Borg Warner in, on the ground, in the dark with just a flashlight and some combination wrenches. That was in 71. Don't think I had jackstands either. That was fun! The hardest part was getting the Hurst shifter in. They sit on the tail so come up under the bench seat and dog leg forward. Ended up with a big hole in the floor.
Ah, the foolish can do attitude of youth! Lol
There is also a drain plug on the torque converter (5mm allen socket)
Grats on moving forward (and backwards)!
You are the man! Just simple swap of transmission on the driveway ;). Make sure all vacuum and other small hoses/wires are connected. Those if loose can cause all kinds of funny (annoying) issues.
Will do!
That was most impressive Mike truly well done 👍🏻
YAY!!! YOU DID IT!!! Good job Mike!! That transmission jack looks super handy. Might have to pick one of those up.
I was surprised how easy it made the lifting process. It did “sway” a bit but I never felt unsafe.
There a lot of videos on how fix things and forms but as you found not exactly like your Vechicle but point you in right direction . I had issue with different Vechicle and different issue but found at least how to by pass issue for the summer . It was a bad heater core .
Funny you said “that’s how you change a transmission by yourself “ then said took you like forever 3 days mike I have to be honest I think you made great time doing it lol you are working by yourself great job as always I have said before you are an inspiration have a great day BK
Thanks Brian!!
Mike, you bring the great content! Good work!!
Thanks!!
Well done Mike..didn't think would achieve it. Big job, on your own, once again we'll done mate from Australia.
Thanks Ian!!
The German engineers at Mercedes sure do have a [warped] sense of humor. Good thing we have you here to make sense of it all Mike. Now, take us on a cruise ... beyond your driveway.
And if you run across a wind deflector for a 300 CE please let me know! THANK YOU MIKE!
Well done Mike , I knrw you could do it & this just proved it 🎉🎉
done many box's on stands...not good when your getting old
On most, if not all, Mercedes cars, the driveshaft can be removed intact. I hope you aligned both halves to each other when reinstalling as per original alignment. If not, you probably have a driveline vibration.
Awesome job!
Awesome work and can't wait for a road test update video👌
Excellent.
I like the way you explain and work ..
I have a 560SEC 1986.
If I have to change or change the gearbox, this video will be useful.
Have downloaded it and have it on USB.
From Dag.
Norway..
Norway!!!!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike yeep..
Congratulations Mike! Glad you got it to rock and roll as intended in the driveway in spite of the wonky directions. Now you have a video for instructions. Tie rod ends and rubber bussings next?
^bushings- oops!
Yup... after a fuel line video!!
Buddy you're so damn interesting am intrigued. Thumbs up. Good work..Cheerz.🍻
I love that model and year Mercedes. I really want to find one. It looked like your mount, not sure if it was the engine or transmission mount was really bad/rotted.
Nice job Mike, just think, you can now go backwards AND forwards,, Hi from Scotland!!
Hello Scotland! I was watching a guy rattle can paint a car last night from Scotland!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike Not surprised, they would do anything here to avoid buying a new car!!
You are hero man !!! Doing that on driveway is amazing hard work!!!
Did you fix (no more than 40 mph) ? I had that problem recently.
Good job man!
The driveshaft is balanced. The splines have to be put back in the same position they were in when you pulled it apart.
Transmission swap on jackstands takes balls, great job!
Big ones... and a tiny brain!! Lol
Didn’t think about taking a can of white paint and marking that drive shaft, so you put it back like you took it out, did ya?
There were numbers written on it and they were at the 6 position... so I installed it that way.
Great job! That's the next project on my wifes 1982 380SEC.
Good luck!!
I am always amazed at how easy you make these repairs look (I know it is nowhere as easy as it looks) and it gives confidence to other people that if a Monkey Wrench can do it, then so can they.
Cracking job Mike and another enjoyable video, can't wait to see more.
Just one thing, have you ever thought of getting Quick Jacks that other RUclipsrs use?
I’ll look into those! I just got approved to monetize so I’ll have tens of dollars coming in to pay for one!
Gidday, very impressed with your mechanical skills. How did you learn to fix cars? Backwards, backwards, backwards, and then forwards, forwards, forwards, now, you are just showing off Mike. Very good vid.
I’m self taught thanks to Mercedesource and Kent!
Well done matey,hehe beautiful!
Well done ,Mike.
Congratulations! Next video, first drive to make sure the transmission shifts properly? Unrelated question, were you working in Atlanta when the Police Chase of the big rig cab with the Owner outside on the back of it?
I was in Atlanta 2007 to 2010... and don’t remember that story!!
Wow! What a job. Once RUclips pick up for you, you should get a lift for the house garage or rent a garage with Mr. Randy. Lol
Great idea! Thanks!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike So, one recommendation. After years of running, developing, and managing Digital for big companies for years I learned a few tricks across RUclips and other digital channels. :) LOL
OK, all that to say. Add the year to the title and when people search for that year and model Mercedes, you should show up right on top. I bet there are a lot of searches for that year and model Mercedes. Anyway, keep up the great work Mike!!
Finally checking out your channel. Been watching you on Randy's channel for a while.
I will be replacing a flex plate on my suburban soon, it looks really similar
Love it!!! The folks who dislike this vid need help installing wiper blades at the parts store.
Not the first lol but close
Mike great job and yes that’s a big job especially outside on jack stands and ramps
Hoping to remove my tail shaft in the next few weeks as I have a bad vibration through the trans tunnel area so going to check the centre bearing and u joints
Mike I'm full of admiration for you to do a auto box by yourself on a driveway and on your back is no easy job. If it was down to me you would be mentioned in despatches for going above and beyond 🥇🏅🏆🍺. That's one up on Randy I can't remember him doing one bless him well not on his back. Now the serious stuff have you been hiding your dancing talents from us, did you start out as part of a chorus line you dark horse.🧚🕺 As always Mike love the post so keep up the good work flower pot.
Gary.... England 🇬🇧
You always make me chuckle... thank you!
👍 Mike good job .
Hi bro you so much better the some one else I look and you do the work so we can follow you and keep up the good work bro nigel
Thanks Nigel!
that trans was out before I can see it
dDear Mike there is a programm call Mercedes WIS, this is the interactive workshop manual from mercedes for all models and years, try to get it
I have it. But it won’t load on my laptop!
@@MonkeyWrenchMike try wit a Virtual Maschine
I believe you can just go to the Public Library or go on line see if you can sign up for one of the Two Books that are helpful for spec and Removal procedures . Some time very helpful sometime not I like that you put the Vechicle on ramps I just saw some that are like solid I believe Rubber blocks . I have jacked up the rest used stands or neither pair of ramps because as you lower the trans it's may want to tilit . I assume you're going to push the Converter a k in the trans strap or put something across the front or it slide out on you . I like your floor jack with trans strap you may need to put a jack or some kind of engine support it may Rachel down on you on the back of it .
I know you got it out and probably back in when you read the video . I wonder if any Auto Trade Schools could help you some how . Last time u took a a Auto class they had Vechicles to work on but may need some for. More Training I Rebuild a slant Six my dad had in a truck but some students may not as long you pay for parts
I love your videos because it it explains to the common Man or person how to get it fixed .
Thanks!! Appreciate that!!
DIYing is great and all, but a solo driveway tranny swap? (While trying to make a video?!) - I’d be too chicken to attempt that. Glad you emerged from the experience with no crushed body parts, and a car that goes both forwards and backwards.
did you mark the driveshaft halves where you took them apart?
Great Job
Nice job mine, get with Randy he dose a lot of ball joints
Mike can you get me those directions please?😅 I dont wanna buy the €200 mechanic manual.
Have you looked into doing a manual transmission swap? My dream is to have an '81-85 500SEC with a 5-speed or 6-speed manual... is it doable? Right now I have an '85 500SEL which might need a new transmission...
You did check the transmission model number to make sure it is for a 560, right?
You can get all the factory procedures and much more info from All Data DIY for $26.00 for one year.
Hey Mike.. where did you get the instruction on this transmission swap out? Can you share a link?
That was a few years ago. I just winged it… lol
i got RA so little things like screws are super easy to drop..i make sure i put a cloth directly under what i'm wrkng on so should i drop it it goes on the cloth and not into some hidden recess of the engine
Great idea!!
Mike, I have two Mercedes, S550 4Matic, under warranty, and a 300 CE as you know. I found out I might need to get a battery and was a little shocked on the price. But my mechanic told me it might be the alternator not charging the battery correctly. What do you think? Thank you! Roger
Anyone can check the output of the alternator. Start the engine and check voltage at battery. You want more than 13 volts. If it’s less, then the alternator brushes are bad and they can be replaced. It’s it’s more, than the battery is dead. Any Autozone can check for you for free!
Monkey Wrench Mike Thank you, it’s obvious that I do no work on car engines. I have been very lucky with my cars. Having regular maintenance done keeps the fleet going strong. The convertible has been a project car, replacing bits and pieces to get it back to stock. It started to act up about six months ago. I just thought it was the cold weather was making it hard to start. But it almost left me stranded at the grocery store. I have a battery tender on it all the time. I will be charging the battery to full charge, then go to have the alternator checked. Thank you for your advice. Will let you know what I find.
Best ATF is Redline D4
2 or 3 days work saved how much money? - a bunch from an independent shop, an absolute boatload from a dealer.
That’s how I think about DIY!
Yes, that guy didn't give good instruction for the transmission R&R. Driveshaft removal is almost always SOP, along with the exhaust and heat shields on most. Looks like you learned a lot.
I did! Transmission work is more involved... but not impossible!
10:20 looks like a gynecologist at work.😆
I rebuild a 4l60e watched videos on youtube read two books am not a grease monkey but 4000 miles later good to go first time cheap parts off ebay worked great
Mike, you’re the man. Just curious, did you used to be a mechanic professionally before doing the news? Seriously.
Not even close.... lol
Monkey Wrench Mike
I was an ASE cert master tech for many years in a prior career. Your ability is what made me think that. Keep up the great videos. I LOVE them. Have a good one.
Mike, I wish you well in your endeavors. I REALLY hope you can continue with you tube although I realize it may take some time to get back into your rhythm. Out of all the channels I watch, I look forward to yours the most. I think it’s the sense of humor that puts you on top for me.
Good Job..........
I've been having trouble with a 1986 560sec transmission not shifting into the next gear while driving down the road. Would I need to replace it? I've tried everything... HELP!!!
Isn’t there a vacuum module at the tranny for that? You can adjust how hard or soft she shifts.
@@MonkeyWrenchMike thanks for the reply!! I have placed a new modulator and adjusted it a few quarter turns more than the old one to firm it. Replaced vacuum lines, Kickdown solenoid, checked kickdown switch for working current, changed transmission fluid and filter, transmission mount. I've tried mostly external components, I think when I changed the fluid is when it started to not shift into the next gear up while driving, goes up to 40mph and high revs about 5000-6000, screaming! I read about replacing the fluid may cause older transmissions to fail because of thin viscosity. I wonder if it may need internal parts replaced or just bit the bullet for a rebuilt transmission.
Even had adjusted the Bowden cable loosely. When I had bought the car the cable was adjusted tightly all the way on the throttle body but had no luck with it shifting to the next gear. Read about governors going out, losing pressure somewhere or clogged valve body. I have a system of diagnostic that I follow: DONT PANIC, THINK SIMPLE!!! Old timer said to take out valve body and clean off with diesel fuel lol
Thank you for your input, I love watching your videos and hope for the best of the future owners of classic mercedes!
What procedure did you follow?
Shade tree mechanic procedure… lol
So, I take it you mean they were your own notes you were working from. :) I’m currently almost done pulling my 87 S420 tranny and your video was helpful. Having trouble separating the donut from the tail shaft but I’ll figure it out. Pretty straightforward thus far. Good tip to just pull the exhaust line, thank you.
Someday in the future a youngster will be learning to use Google, and will enter 'news anchor swaps mercedes transmission in driveway wearing shorts and a t-shirt' --- and a link to this video will pop up.
"Look, Daddy, what I found on the Internet!". The father will look, then say; "Well, you can't always believe what you see on the Internet, son."
Ha! I’ll be long dead and gone by then!! Lol
Das ist sehr interessant.
Can you sell it ?my dream car
cant dowenload that viedeo...thanks..................................
U smart
There may be a 10mm socket and a short 3/8ths inch extension wedged underneath the Siemens control module plastic housing on my 2002 Cadillac. They may have been there for a year, and might have fallen down there when I had most of the driver side suspension and axle out of the car. I may drive around with them like that and have no plans to ever retrieve them. These are things you may hear when keeping disreputable company. I would like to emphasize that all of these musings are pure conjecture. It is the conjecture of hostile minds who question my cat-like reflexes and inhuman stamina. Do not entertain such poisonous notions.
fix the otheir transmisson your self its not that bad to do
I’ve heard horror stories about the 722.6 trans rebuild experience. Maybe this one is easier??
Hey RUclips?? Lol Shouldn't it be hey guys gals or something. Haha!!
I try to change it up!! 😜😜
@@MonkeyWrenchMike you don't have to change it up. I'm just messing with you. Lol
First. Couldn't resist.
You did unnecessary work, if you were removing the fuel injection yes then you remove all that stuff........What you are working on is the transmission disconnect everything from the transmission...............
Yes! Those directions were crap!! Lol
why the stupid loued music
the intro songgives me dukes of hazard vibes. also a bit rdr2 vibes. lol
Great Job