Mercedes Vito 2007 Gearbox Issues! HELP :(

[StMarks]

we are curious what is a special tool? for the gearbox?

Isn't it that thing that looks a bit like a tuning fork made of wire.?
It makes it far easier to hold back the plastic foot on the gear-lever end of the cables, when you are adjusting their lengths.

Of course I could be entirely wrong.?

 

[Arthur13]

My van is now in the garage, i think he said the issue is broken cable and I think he said sycro?

I'm going to have him change the oil in the gearbox but I can't make my mind up as to what oil to use! My mechanic strongly recommends using whatever Mercedes specify... But a few of you guys say to use ATF!

 

[carat 3.6]

My van is now in the garage, i think he said the issue is broken cable and I think he said sycro?

I'm going to have him change the oil in the gearbox but I can't make my mind up as to what oil to use! My mechanic strongly recommends using whatever Mercedes specify... But a few of you guys say to use ATF!

01512 Royal Purple Synchromax Manual Transmission Oil 1Qt | eBay

 

[Arthur13]

So I'm having the gear cable and linkages changed this week and I'm also having the gearbox oil replaced, not sure what oil I'm going to use! but fingers crossed all this sorts the crunching out!

 

[Gaz-M]

Cables sort the problem for you?


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[Arthur13]

Isn't it that thing that looks a bit like a tuning fork made of wire.?
It makes it far easier to hold back the plastic foot on the gear-lever end of the cables, when you are adjusting their lengths.

Of course I could be entirely wrong.?

What is this special tool then? Where can I get one? Or is it just made of wire? My mechanic needs one ASAP.

Thanks

 

[StMarks]

What is this special tool then? Where can I get one? Or is it just made of wire? My mechanic needs one ASAP.

Thanks

http://www.mercedes.gen.in/Download...ment tool for shift cable length adjuster.pdf

 

[Arthur13]

So iv had the gear linkages and cable replaced with new, iv changed the oil to whatever Mercedes recommend which all cost me about £500 and IT STILL CRUNCHES! i guess i have an issue with the gearbox?

 

[carat 3.6]

You've got worn syncro's in the gearbox, it really needs a re-build but try using the oil I recommended.

 

[boyt]

Whip it out send it down to me, let me see what's wrong buddy, I'm in poole

 

[Arthur13]

Whip it out send it down to me, let me see what's wrong buddy, I'm in poole

As much as id love to just whip it out and have you take a look at the box, I'm a self employed builder and rely on the van to make a living... so not so easy to do