Auto gear box problems

[Barbara I]

Dear Sirs

I own a 320 CLK Automatic Coupe, registered in April 2003 which has just done 60.000 miles. Being a lady owner I do not thrash the car and I have just found out that my gear box needs replacing - obviously a very expensive part.

I am asking if there are any inherent problems that could cause my gear box to give up? I have heard that the anti freeze from the radiator does leak into the gear box oil and therefore can create problems that could result in this happening.

I also understand that the gear box oil should be replaced over 36,000 miles and the question I am asking is if the garage who have serviced the car regularly (a Mercedes dealer) should know to do this and if they have not then have I got a case against them or, at the very least, should they help me towards the cost of this gear box?

This is an urgent request - can anybody out there help a lady owner who has no idea with regard to the inside of a car.

Respond soon.

Many thanks.

 

[Miffy]

can you give us a clue whats happening please

wheres my manners lol, welcome to the forum

Service does not include ATF change, at the time the box was treated as a sealed for life job and only touched when broke

 

[Madmoose]

have a look a my thread titled 'Auto box won't change gear'.

 

[Xtractorfan]

Is it possible to post which area you are in as some of the ''so called experts'' on here.. may be local to you...and will give you a very professional opinion..

 

[teresam]

faulty radiator

I have a clk 320, only 60,000miles, 2003, same problem. They have quoted me nearly £3000 to fix, new torque, flush through the gearbox, and they will not contribute to the cost.

Even though this is a regular problem apparantly. there was a recall, but mine wasn't. They are going to come back to me to tell me why mine wasn't.

Im in the UK, where are you?

 

[television]

Hello and welcome,,it would be better if you started a new thread in the engine section

 

[rich.g.williams]

Barbara I, teresam,

Please can you describe in your thread what the gearbox is doing for example:-

Can you drive car, if so in what gear/gears?

Can you use all gears or is it stuck in 2nd gear (35 mph max speed) or 3rd gear (65 mph max speed)?

Does it clunk into gear, slip/flare when changing gear?

Is there vibration?