Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
In that case, you are offering an excellent deal. My long term experience has been the opposite - I purchased a rebuilt engine for my 81 Pontiac, had warranty issues the warranty process was a nightmare to wade through. When said done, I was out another $600.00 that was not planned for. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Actually, my rebuilder pays the freight and 8 hours labor on his transmissions. Of course I have only had 3 warranties in 32 years, so it is not a real concern of mine. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Yep, I'm in N. Alabama. I've lost two Mercedes transmissions and although I agree that Rusty carries quality products, I've always been concerned about ordering major assemblies like an engine or transmission from him or anyone else. If everything goes well then there is not an issue but if you have a warranty related failure then you pay freight both ways for the replacement and you pay your local mechanic (again) to install the replacement. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Tom wrote:purchased a rebuilt engine for my 81 Pontiac, had warranty issues the warranty process was a nightmare to wade through. Yep, BTDT. There's a big-time remanufacturer of US engines and trannys - Jasper IIRC, their rebuilt tranmissions are famous for failing. Shop said they know it from experience that it takes 3 tranny's before getting a good one. Similar with engines -- Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD In that case, you are offering an excellent deal. My long term experience has been the opposite - I purchased a rebuilt engine for my 81 Pontiac, had warranty issues the warranty process was a nightmare to wade through. When said done, I was out another $600.00 that was not planned for. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Actually, my rebuilder pays the freight and 8 hours labor on his transmissions. Of course I have only had 3 warranties in 32 years, so it is not a real concern of mine. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Yep, I'm in N. Alabama. I've lost two Mercedes transmissions and although I agree that Rusty carries quality products, I've always been concerned about ordering major assemblies like an engine or transmission from him or anyone else. If everything goes well then there is not an issue but if you have a warranty related failure then you pay freight both ways for the replacement and you pay your local mechanic (again) to install the replacement. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Maybe they actually test them after a rebuild and before shipping. I know someone here who paid big dollars for a machine to test rebuilt transmissions. He said it was necessary in order to bid on some government contracts. They don't want to ship to remote areas and have them installed bebore finding out they are no good, so they insist that they be pre-tested. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 9:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Actually, my rebuilder pays the freight and 8 hours labor on his transmissions. Of course I have only had 3 warranties in 32 years, so it is not a real concern of mine. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Yep, I'm in N. Alabama. I've lost two Mercedes transmissions and although I agree that Rusty carries quality products, I've always been concerned about ordering major assemblies like an engine or transmission from him or anyone else. If everything goes well then there is not an issue but if you have a warranty related failure then you pay freight both ways for the replacement and you pay your local mechanic (again) to install the replacement. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
I'll note if you have a early W140 transmission (pre 95? non- electronic) then if you ask mercedes for a rebuilt one, you will find out they don't have any in stock, thus require your core to rebuild it at their approved rebuild centre, helpfully located elsewhere in the country. Interestingly although they shipped mine via truck freight to the rebuild center, once rebuilt it became part of *official* inventory and thus was eligible for free air freight shipping back. On Sep 17, 2007, at 7:06 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: Actually, my rebuilder pays the freight and 8 hours labor on his transmissions. Of course I have only had 3 warranties in 32 years, so it is not a real concern of mine. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 John 1983 300TDt 384k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 205k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 194k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
can't do either one on the web, you'll have to call us tomorrow. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 4:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Rusty - I was not aware of that. I'll take the transmission and the AC compressor. I'll hit your website tonight and do the order. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 17, 2007 10:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Actually, my rebuilder pays the freight and 8 hours labor on his transmissions. Of course I have only had 3 warranties in 32 years, so it is not a real concern of mine. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Yep, I'm in N. Alabama. I've lost two Mercedes transmissions and although I agree that Rusty carries quality products, I've always been concerned about ordering major assemblies like an engine or transmission from him or anyone else. If everything goes well then there is not an issue but if you have a warranty related failure then you pay freight both ways for the replacement and you pay your local mechanic (again) to install the replacement. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Rusty - I was not aware of that. I'll take the transmission and the AC compressor. I'll hit your website tonight and do the order. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 17, 2007 10:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Actually, my rebuilder pays the freight and 8 hours labor on his transmissions. Of course I have only had 3 warranties in 32 years, so it is not a real concern of mine. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 6:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Yep, I'm in N. Alabama. I've lost two Mercedes transmissions and although I agree that Rusty carries quality products, I've always been concerned about ordering major assemblies like an engine or transmission from him or anyone else. If everything goes well then there is not an issue but if you have a warranty related failure then you pay freight both ways for the replacement and you pay your local mechanic (again) to install the replacement. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
You are on the same page I am with that. I ended up getting two bad engines [one from a bone yard and one from Potomac (sp?) German] and had to pay a mechanic [many miles from home] three times to install them [he did not believe you could test compression without a full install]. I felt a tipping point there on not using local for the big stuff. Since this happened at home I have my mechanic to rely on and will follow his suggestions - though I'm very happy to have Rusty as a backup source. BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 6:24 PM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Yep, I'm in N. Alabama. I've lost two Mercedes transmissions and although I agree that Rusty carries quality products, I've always been concerned about ordering major assemblies like an engine or transmission from him or anyone else. If everything goes well then there is not an issue but if you have a warranty related failure then you pay freight both ways for the replacement and you pay your local mechanic (again) to install the replacement. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
To my mind the question would hinge on how long you wish to keep the car for. if i figured i were spending the rest of my life with the car, i'd go with rebuilt. otherwise, i'd either scrap the car or look for a used one. On 9/14/07, billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
That's what I am thinking over. IIRC a rebuild would be @$2800. My car is decent, good interior, and even though I like it, all the parts are old. There is a 1987 300SDL in Miami for a 'buy it now' of around $6,500, with 167k on the odo. If I could negotiate to buy that for about 2x the cost of a rebuild I'd think very hard about that. If this turns out to be a low $ fixable problem with my 300SD I'm happy with that. BillR -Original Message- From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:08 AM To: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD To my mind the question would hinge on how long you wish to keep the car for. if i figured i were spending the rest of my life with the car, i'd go with rebuilt. otherwise, i'd either scrap the car or look for a used one. On 9/14/07, billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Have you asked Rusty? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
billr wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Rusty sells them too. I think they cost around $1700... could then get your indy to install it (if his rebuild option is too much). John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Thus far all the news from the list is better than my fears. Thanks John. BillR -Original Message- From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 11:44 AM To: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD billr wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Rusty sells them too. I think they cost around $1700... could then get your indy to install it (if his rebuild option is too much). John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Not yet, but if I need one [at this point I am not sure] I will. BillR -Original Message- From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 11:42 AM To: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Have you asked Rusty? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2 year warranty. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Have you asked Rusty? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
John Robbins wrote: Rusty sells them too. I think they cost around $1700... could then get your indy to install it (if his rebuild option is too much). When I worked for a Saab indy, there was only one guy he'd let work on our Borg-Warner transaxles, which I suspect are mechanically similar to MBZ boxes. I think you'd be better off with one from Rusty than having the local tranny guy rebuild yours. (that goes double for MBZ engines) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
I'd like one for my POWERSTROKE! Is shipping included? Happy Moose day.. Pete -- Original message -- From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2 year warranty. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey To: billr ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Have you asked Rusty? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Shipping is paid one way. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD I'd like one for my POWERSTROKE! Is shipping included? Happy Moose day.. Pete -- Original message -- From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2 year warranty. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey To: billr ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Have you asked Rusty? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
I'll take 2 --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2 year warranty. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Have you asked Rusty? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
I take an Allison for my Duramax, to keep as a spare. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Shipping is paid one way. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD I'd like one for my POWERSTROKE! Is shipping included? Happy Moose day.. Pete -- Original message -- From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2 year warranty. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey To: billr ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Have you asked Rusty? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Your credit card declined. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD I'll take 2 --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD My transmissions are $1795.00, they come with a torque converter and a 2 year warranty. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: billr [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD On Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:37:52 -0400 (GMT-04:00) billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] Have you asked Rusty? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD
Yep, I'm in N. Alabama. I've lost two Mercedes transmissions and although I agree that Rusty carries quality products, I've always been concerned about ordering major assemblies like an engine or transmission from him or anyone else. If everything goes well then there is not an issue but if you have a warranty related failure then you pay freight both ways for the replacement and you pay your local mechanic (again) to install the replacement. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD That is not too bad. I was thinking I had been seeing them for $2,800. I just hope Jax is as reasonable as N. Alabama [that is where you are, right?] BillR -Original Message- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 14, 2007 10:53 AM To: 'billr' [EMAIL PROTECTED], 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Do a total rebuild - around here the cost is about $1,700. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of billr Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] transmission toasted? 1981 300SD Final checks are being done at the moment by my mechanic, but initial indications are that my transmission may be shot. It has been giving some problems for a few months, most notably on my recent trip to VA it quit shifting into 4th, then wouldn't go into 3rd. Checked all vacuum connections but found nothing, then was fine from SC to VA and back to SC then home to Jax. Mostly it has just exhibited a slight flare from 2 - 3, getting a bit worse over the last couple of weeks. Last night I stopped in to get a bottle of Techron concentrate and when I tried to leave the parking lot nothing would engage at all. Mechanic reattached the linkage this morning, but it still will not go into gear. Thoughts on this problem; Thoughts on rebuild vs. finding a used one if this one is gone? Thanks in advance - BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 295k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
