DonaldDukw
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Hi, I've been offered a cheap W169 A200 with a gearbox issue that is more likely mechanical than ECU. It is in good condition, black, has cruise control as well as front and rear parking sensors. It's really high spec with sunroof, electric heated seats, Harmon kardon sounds. Sat nav and Bluetooth. The auto gearbox is the issue.
The seller said that it was making a noise from the gearbox then lost forward drive (but reverse worked). When in 1st gear/drive there was no power and the car would remain stationary. His local (non MB) small garage told him that the gearbox is not repairable and would need to be replaced.
I don't know what checks they did to come to this conclusion.
I have 2 main questions to decide if this is feasible.
1). Will the auto box from another W169 fit (A150) and does it have to be a petrol one?
2). Will a manual 5 speed (or diesel 6 speed) fit the engine. I assume I'd need an A200 flywheel/clutch?
For a manual gearbox option was thinking of getting a cheap donor and to have all the bits needed to do the conversion.
A mechanic friend has offered to help.
I realise I can find another one but not with this spec and in this condition. I like the challenge so I don't mind the work or care if it cheaper to buy another 'working one'.
Thanks for any advice on the gearboxes.
The seller said that it was making a noise from the gearbox then lost forward drive (but reverse worked). When in 1st gear/drive there was no power and the car would remain stationary. His local (non MB) small garage told him that the gearbox is not repairable and would need to be replaced.
I don't know what checks they did to come to this conclusion.
I have 2 main questions to decide if this is feasible.
1). Will the auto box from another W169 fit (A150) and does it have to be a petrol one?
2). Will a manual 5 speed (or diesel 6 speed) fit the engine. I assume I'd need an A200 flywheel/clutch?
For a manual gearbox option was thinking of getting a cheap donor and to have all the bits needed to do the conversion.
A mechanic friend has offered to help.
I realise I can find another one but not with this spec and in this condition. I like the challenge so I don't mind the work or care if it cheaper to buy another 'working one'.
Thanks for any advice on the gearboxes.