RE: Ml 270 Gearbox Issues
Colin, I have a MY2000 ML 270CDI also. My Transmission blew also. I replaced mine with a fully recondiftioned (same new) transmission from a specialist who does new ones in stuttgart. It costs my 1800 Euros for the tranny. I made a pictorial DIY on the replacement. A number of members (including 1 member from UK) have used it to replace theirs. My replacement thread lists the right amount of oil. Usually if you are patient you can get one from ebay and replace it yourself in 6-7 hours. .... Those 722 transmissions just don't go for more than 100-150k KM's!. .... it's no big deal to swap it out. So if you feel it is needed , just follow my DIY. Note the tools needed (1. Car Lift, 2. Transmission Stand, Air Gun for unscrewing bolts, 3. Very long extension to Air Gun, Oil Funnel & Filter). Mercedes do replacement transmissions, they do not recommend the costs of a new transmission. MB Dealers also get the transmissions from the same place I did.
PS: Make sure you don't just pour the oil in directly. Use an Oil filter!!!!! You may have an older transmission. Those are more prone to failures. Improvements in the newer ones are:- 1. Magnet in the pan 2. Change of parts to stop them moving if motion is not needed. (this helped greatly increase the life expectancy)
Edited by pleubner 9/24/2007 3:21 PM
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