Trouble finding anyone willing to rebuild a 722.5.

[voycey]

Hi everyone. The 'feared' 722.5 transmission in my 94 w140 has let go. It was showing signs of wear, occasional reluctant reverse... but after breaking a driveshaft upon hard acceleration it seems its finished it off ( goes into D or R but cant shift up at all, checked the kickdown switch, voltage to solenoid, vac lines, oil etc. seems the governor may be at fault) I've phoned around places in the west mids area but only one was willing to even look at it and said they could not gurantee any work on the 722.5. I could throw a used trans in it but its a lot of effort for another old trans that could very well be worn out too. Its a good car with updated harnesses, throttle body recent headgasket etc that would be a shame to give up on. Any recommendations on anyone who could rebuild the 722.5 would be welcome.

 

[Teego]

Have a look through the Fedauto / FATE members.
Auto Box Specialists

 

[Connoisseur]

These people come with a solid reputation A1 Gearboxes St Neots

 

[grober]

Gearbox Repairs for Classic Cars in Surrey, London, UK

Professional Gearbox Repairs and Spare Parts for Classic Cars. Our workshop is based in Surrey, London, UK.

www.hardyengineering.co.uk

 

[ray_hennig]

Hi everyone. The 'feared' 722.5 transmission in my 94 w140 has let go. It was showing signs of wear, occasional reluctant reverse... but after breaking a driveshaft upon hard acceleration it seems its finished it off ( goes into D or R but cant shift up at all, checked the kickdown switch, voltage to solenoid, vac lines, oil etc. seems the governor may be at fault) I've phoned around places in the west mids area but only one was willing to even look at it and said they could not gurantee any work on the 722.5. I could throw a used trans in it but its a lot of effort for another old trans that could very well be worn out too. Its a good car with updated harnesses, throttle body recent headgasket etc that would be a shame to give up on. Any recommendations on anyone who could rebuild the 722.5 would be welcome.

Mackie Transmissions in Glasgow. They did mine 3 years ago and all's well.

The box was sent to them from PCS in Horndean who did the main work on the car.

Or if you fancy a couple of days in Glasgow, make the arrangements, drive up there and, I'm pretty sure, they'll have it out and in pretty quickly and you'll be on your way.

RayH

 

[voycey]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

 

[BlackC55]

Mackie Transmissions. They are EXCELLENT on the 722.5

 

[ray_hennig]

Mackie Transmissions. They are EXCELLENT on the 722.5

I just said that!!!

R

 

[Bellow]

Is the governor located at the rear of the gearbox (close to the output shaft)? I know some boxes have them there. If so, possibly accessible by removing the rear cover (if there is one) and while still in the car?