'75 245e Automatic gearbox troubles - advice please!

[BananaKing]

Originally Posted by halfnelson

I think any mechanic who reacts like that is not a mechanic you'd ever want to do business with. Sounds like a lucky escape to me.

Oh, I know! I've done a little digging and this guy is the last place on earth I'd take my car to... tempted to name and shame, but I'd rather just forget I ever dealt with him and count my lucky stars I got out when I did!

[classicswede]

Checked with my dad and he does still have some early auto boxes about.

[BananaKing]

Originally Posted by classicswede

Checked with my dad and he does still have some early auto boxes about.

Nice! I got the 245 back yesterday. The mounting brackets had dropped, so nothing tooooo serious. Still cost a bit, but not dead-gearbox prices.
I'm a bit freaked out over the whole experience now though - the mechanic had said had it been the gearbox, I'd have been looking at 1500 - 2000 euros. Yikes. How much would one of your gearboxes sell for then?

[classicswede]

You could have stuck the car on the boat and had it fitted for less than that! 4 hour job to swap the box if you take your time.

[BananaKing]

Originally Posted by classicswede

You could have stuck the car on the boat and had it fitted for less than that! 4 hour job to swap the box if you take your time.

Ha! Is it worth me doing a pre-emptive gearbox swap you think? Or is that a how long is a piece of string question....

[classicswede]

If there are no problems with the gearbox there is no point in changing it. Just keep on top of ATF changes and use good quality oil and they will last.

[harvey]

Originally Posted by classicswede

use good quality oil

Of the correct type.