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Transmission problem


Sent to Car Experts September 14, 2006 3:12 p.m.
I have a 1983 300SD Turbo Diesel Mercedes. With no warning (yesterday) when I put it in drive it failed to engage. When I stepped on the accelerator the engine just raced. Finally, it did engage, but briefly would not shift into 3d gear and then into the highest gear. Then it started working again...particularly if I didn't accelerate rapidly. I checked the transmission fluid level and everything seems normal. What would be causing this? Can it be repaired or will I have to replace the transmission. If so, do you recommend buying rebuilt transmissions? How much would be a fair price (labor wise) to take the old one out and install a new transmission?

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1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Turbo Di 5 cylinder

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Status: Closed   Value: $8   
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September 14, 2006 3:30 p.m. (18 minutes and 13 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Hello

It sounds like the transmission developed slippage. This slippage is normally due to internal transmission damage. There are some major franchises that could supply all the information you need at no cost to you. They are:

These well known franchises offer FREE diagnostics and road testing. Take advantage of this service and eliminate the guesswork. The two major franchises offer this service to eliminate the high cost of repair, today's automobiles have complicated electronics, which sometimes become the major problem with the transmission or the communication link between the engine and transmission. If it is something other than the transmission, they will find it and save you the high cost of guesswork.

http://www.aamco.com/

http://www.leemyles.com/

Give them a call



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