RE: tranny noise - more horror

[Sandy Duffy <sandyduffy@home.com>]

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>From: "Rob Winchell" <rbw@avs.com>
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>Subject: RE: tranny noise - more horror
>Date: Tue, 16 Dec 1997 08:24:16 -0500
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>Q - 
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>Well, I talked to the guy at the shop (Benz Den in Belmont, MA). Says when
he pulled the drain plug on the tranny, there were pieces of a bearing cage
stuck to it. After they revived me with some cold water and smelling salts,
he said they would have to pull it, open it and take a look to know exactly
what the deal was. $$$$$$$
>
>So, I'm resigned to having the tranny pulled. Is there something else I
should replace while the box is out of the car? Clutch maybe? If it would
be cheaper now, I guess I should do it.
>
>Thanks,
>Rob Winchell

Rob:

Absolutely you should do the clutch preassure plate and throwout bearing
while you in there (assuming that ther're not relatively new).  They box
has to come out for that job to be done anyway.  

HTH

Sandy