I believe I've lost my tranny! Let me know what you think.
I was driving my family down the interstate last Saturday and the car suddenly acted like it lost power at the same time the check engine lights came on. As I attempted to get off the side of the road we heard a very loud bang and the rear wheels locked up. This caused the car to fishtail, nearly sending us into the guardrail!
After about 3-4 seconds of the rear wheels being locked up they then released and we could hear a clicking noise (from the transmission area) that resembled the sound of a car being thrown into Park while in forward motion. Luckily we were able to get off the side of the road without causing an accident.
My first thought was that the transmission has grenaded. Some how I am able to get the car to go in a forward motion just barely, as if I only have a high gear. Reverse works fine.
I can hear, while the car idles, something that resembles loose metal rattling in the area of the transmission.
My questions are: What should I expect to spend (min-max) on a transmission replacement. I realize that it's a shot in the dark for an estimate without even opening the trans.
Is it worth it to find a replacement in a salvage yard for these cars?
The car in question is a 98 E320.
Thanks!
Eric
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1998 E320; 93 Vette, Black on Black, Open Lid, K & N, Hooker LT's w/o cats, Side Effects Exhaust, C5 Wheels, 3.75's, Compucar Wet Kit (100 Shot), MSD Digital 6. 324 rwhp NA, 434 rwhp NO2.
Try silver star recycler in Racho Cordova, CA. They seem to have a decent amount of parts available and will give you a warranty.
Another idea which seems silly, but have you tried to add transmission fluid?
I know the 722.6 is picky about transmission fluid and has to be close to full(from what I have read here) If the transmission is toast and least you tried the cheaper way first.
If not I would get the used one and hope for the best. If I fried my tranny tommorrow my e320 has 140K+ so a used tranny is my fix.
Another idea which seems silly, but have you tried to add transmission fluid?
I know the 722.6 is picky about transmission fluid and has to be close to full(from what I have read here) If the transmission is toast and least you tried the cheaper way first.
Hope my input helped.
Floyd
Hey great. Thanks for your input.
You are right about adding fluid, that does sound silly!
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