Engine and transmission building

Not the torque converter, that would cause slipping. Most likely not even the transmission. Most likely something to do with the ignition. Wires hardly ever go bad, check the spark plugs, the gap on the plugs needs to be a certain distance. Distributor cap and rotor should be dry (on the inside) and clean of dirt/grime and carbon build up. If your mechanic is correct then it should have been the wires, replaced and problem gone. If not, take to a different mechanic, he's filling you with lies.

Check the transmission computer

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Hi there,

There should be a square aluminium "Build Plate" (size of cigarette packet?) mounted somewhere on the firewall - this plate will have build information such as Chassis Number, Engine Number, Transmission Number etc, etc.

If you cannot locate this plate, then check the 'cc rating' of your engine listed on your registration/MOT papers, or compare to these two engine types (your vehicle will have one or the other):

BJ 14 - 1,290 cc
B3 14 - 1,324 cc

Your 'full' engine number will be stamped on the engine block (or may also be recorded on your registration or Warrant/MOT papers).


Hope this helps,


Scott


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I can advice you only this can do in Mercedes dealer workshop, By Mercedes Benz diagnostic computer, you ask them you need to software update and reset your adaptation data in your transmission and engine control units, when you do the transmission you have to do the engine software update too otherwise it can make software clash between two control modules, if software version different, is this information helped you?

mcdevito75 here, That would be a project and a half, First you:d need a Chassis, available at the junk yard, then Front suspension parts, have to buy brand new, maybe $600.00------$1,000,00 then you"d need the engine, Transmission and rear end, chances are all would have to be re-buit, maybe $6,000.00--------$10,000,00 then you"d need the cars electrical Harnesses, also buy brand new, maybe $3,000, then you"d need a body, from the junk yard, maybe $1,000.00 Then you would need the tools, Hoists, Jacks, Know how, welding equipment, and all associated testing equipment, Then you"d need to check with your local motor vehicle dept. for any of their requirements. They do sell auto body re-building kits, for a Volkswagon Chassis, abiut $6,000.00

check the idle air and throttle for excessive carbon build up or sticking. this can be cleaned with some throttle body cleaner and a little time, most times. some more information would help. is the engine light on? any major service been done or even minor? number of miles? how long has this happened?

Hi I'm litoshop if your going to pull out the transmission you don't have to pull it out with the engine using a cross rack over the towers of the shock you hang the engine so you can take out the tranny with out bring the engine out, some mega auto parts lend out these special tool if you want to do it yourself you can try pep boy or western auto good luck on your new project if this information has been helpful please let use know thank you

when was last transmission service done? and that means changing the transmission fluid, and the filter and also have someone check the transmission linkage adjustment and this normally shows up when it is hard to change gears and also check the transmission fluid level

sounds like it has a vacuum leak(small hose,something simple)but to be sure stop by advance or auto zone and they will perform a free CODE CHECK,that should identify the problem quickly.as far as the transmission goes shifting is effected by engine performance so it's probably ok.be sure to watch the temperature gage and make sure it dosen't overheat,otherwise it should be ok till you can get a code check.