W211 gearbox service in or near Cambridge

[flintx]

Good afternoon all,

Looking for some advice about servicing the gearbox in my beloved E320CDI (W211) with a full flush. Could someone suggest me a good reliable independent garage in or around Cambridge whom i could trust please?
Spoke to a gearbox specialist company with over 40 years experience and the chap in the office told me these boxes sealed for life and shouldn`t be touched ever. Now i know it`s nowhere near the truth after reading the gurus advice on the forum here.

There is a slight problem with the gearbox which has been there in the last 6 years of my ownership but it really bothers me as the car is now almost perfect despite the fact it`s 16 year old almost in adulthood. When i start the car first thing and approach a red light or roundabout so i lift my foot off the accelerator to use the engine break to slow the vehicle, lowering the gears and when it gets to 1st or 2nd gear (not 100% sure which) the car shunts, it feels like when you jump off the clutch in a manual. As soon as the temperature reaches a certain point this problem disappears and i can hardly feel any gear changes.

It has been plugged on to a star diagnostic machine 2 weeks ago and no codes whatsoever.

Could someone help me please?

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Not used them myself, but my garage recommended them:

A1 Gearboxes St Neots

We have a highly skilled and experienced team working on gearboxes for all makes and models of vehicles and light commercials as well as axle assemblies and differentials.

www.a1gearboxesstneots.co.uk

 

[flintx]

Not used them myself, but my garage recommended them:

A1 Gearboxes St Neots

We have a highly skilled and experienced team working on gearboxes for all makes and models of vehicles and light commercials as well as axle assemblies and differentials.

www.a1gearboxesstneots.co.uk

hi KillerHertz, thanks for your reply.
They told me these boxes sealed for life

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Oh

My CLS63 AMG used to be like that when cold - they all do apparently.
Unless its getting worse, I wouldnt worry about it, a full Gearbox service can be £££

 

[SpikyMikey]

Good afternoon all,

Looking for some advice about servicing the gearbox in my beloved E320CDI (W211) with a full flush. Could someone suggest me a good reliable independent garage in or around Cambridge whom i could trust please?
Spoke to a gearbox specialist company with over 40 years experience and the chap in the office told me these boxes sealed for life and shouldn`t be touched ever. Now i know it`s nowhere near the truth after reading the gurus advice on the forum here.

There is a slight problem with the gearbox which has been there in the last 6 years of my ownership but it really bothers me as the car is now almost perfect despite the fact it`s 16 year old almost in adulthood. When i start the car first thing and approach a red light or roundabout so i lift my foot off the accelerator to use the engine break to slow the vehicle, lowering the gears and when it gets to 1st or 2nd gear (not 100% sure which) the car shunts, it feels like when you jump off the clutch in a manual. As soon as the temperature reaches a certain point this problem disappears and i can hardly feel any gear changes.

It has been plugged on to a star diagnostic machine 2 weeks ago and no codes whatsoever.

Could someone help me please?

Not sure what gearbox you have in your car, but the 7gtronic+ box in my C Class does exactly the same from cold and has done since I bought it. I understand this may just be a characteristic of that transmission. I have found if you set it to sport rather than e, then the jolt as it changes down disappears.

 

[flintx]

Oh

My CLS63 AMG used to be like that when cold - they all do apparently.
Unless its getting worse, I wouldnt worry about it, a full Gearbox service can be £££

whaaat? same fault in an AMG? you got to be kidding me
Did you ever get the gearbox serviced at all?

 

[flintx]

Not sure what gearbox you have in your car, but the 7gtronic+ box in my C Class does exactly the same from cold and has done since I bought it. I understand this may just be a characteristic of that transmission. I have found if you set it to sport rather than e, then the jolt as it changes down disappears.

7g tiptronic not plus. I will try putting it into s and see if it helps. Many thanks for your suggestion!!!

 

[KillerHERTZ]

No, left it as they were all like that.

The more torque, the more likely you get the issue I guess

 

[flintx]

No, left it as they were all like that.

The more torque, the more likely you get the issue I guess

that is crazy! They all were like that, huh? i`m a little worried that it eventually will cause more damage to the gearbox but if you were happy with that little problem on your AMG i shouldn`t worry But i still on the case to get it serviced, it won`t hurt (hopefully). If someone trustworthy comes in your mind please don`t hesitate to let me know

 

[W1ghty]

Good afternoon all,

Looking for some advice about servicing the gearbox in my beloved E320CDI (W211) with a full flush. Could someone suggest me a good reliable independent garage in or around Cambridge whom i could trust please?
Spoke to a gearbox specialist company with over 40 years experience and the chap in the office told me these boxes sealed for life and shouldn`t be touched ever. Now i know it`s nowhere near the truth after reading the gurus advice on the forum here.

There is a slight problem with the gearbox which has been there in the last 6 years of my ownership but it really bothers me as the car is now almost perfect despite the fact it`s 16 year old almost in adulthood. When i start the car first thing and approach a red light or roundabout so i lift my foot off the accelerator to use the engine break to slow the vehicle, lowering the gears and when it gets to 1st or 2nd gear (not 100% sure which) the car shunts, it feels like when you jump off the clutch in a manual. As soon as the temperature reaches a certain point this problem disappears and i can hardly feel any gear changes.

It has been plugged on to a star diagnostic machine 2 weeks ago and no codes whatsoever.

Could someone help me please?

Welwyn Merx , Welwyn Garden City or Alex Crow , Stowmarket
Are they any good for you travel wise . Both MB specialists

 

[flintx]

Welwyn Merx , Welwyn Garden City or Alex Crow , Stowmarket
Are they any good for you travel wise . Both MB specialists

Thanks W1ghty! I`ve dealt with Alex in the past, nice chap....
Have you ever dealt with Welvyn Merx? They are `only` an hour away from me but never heard of them and never came up on my google search hence my question

 

[flintx]

booked in with Welvyn Merx for a full gearbox service

 

[W1ghty]

booked in with Welvyn Merx for a full gearbox service

Well done buddy , MB specialists are always the go to places for work like this .
Let us know how you get on .

 

[Oleks1992]

Good afternoon all,

Looking for some advice about servicing the gearbox in my beloved E320CDI (W211) with a full flush. Could someone suggest me a good reliable independent garage in or around Cambridge whom i could trust please?
Spoke to a gearbox specialist company with over 40 years experience and the chap in the office told me these boxes sealed for life and shouldn`t be touched ever. Now i know it`s nowhere near the truth after reading the gurus advice on the forum here.

There is a slight problem with the gearbox which has been there in the last 6 years of my ownership but it really bothers me as the car is now almost perfect despite the fact it`s 16 year old almost in adulthood. When i start the car first thing and approach a red light or roundabout so i lift my foot off the accelerator to use the engine break to slow the vehicle, lowering the gears and when it gets to 1st or 2nd gear (not 100% sure which) the car shunts, it feels like when you jump off the clutch in a manual. As soon as the temperature reaches a certain point this problem disappears and i can hardly feel any gear changes.

It has been plugged on to a star diagnostic machine 2 weeks ago and no codes whatsoever.

Could someone help me please?

They are meant to be sealed for life but they still have service intervals and you have to change it regularly

 

[flintx]

Well done buddy , MB specialists are always the go to places for work like this .
Let us know how you get on .

will report back when it`s all done i promise, watch this space. many thanks for your help (and everyone) i really appreciate it.

While i got you... any suggestion where to get the drifting sorted please? Pulls to the left and no it`s not the road crown and yes i know all cars pull to the left

I took my car to Wheels in Motion in St Neots as suggested here they are brilliant. Well, a bloke took the car out for a spin but never went over 30mph, checked tyre pressures then said it`s okay i shouldn`t worry about it. ~£38 this cost me :

The Blackboots company is located in Chesham but it`s a fair long trip there so just wondered if you or anyone know someone reliable anywhere nearer maybe? I don`t mind to travel to get it done correctly just you know worth asking.

 

[flintx]

They are meant to be sealed for life but they still have service intervals and you have to change it regularly

thanks for your reply! I hear there is no such thing as sealed for life?

 

[W1ghty]

will report back when it`s all done i promise, watch this space. many thanks for your help (and everyone) i really appreciate it.

While i got you... any suggestion where to get the drifting sorted please? Pulls to the left and no it`s not the road crown and yes i know all cars pull to the left

I took my car to Wheels in Motion in St Neots as suggested here they are brilliant. Well, a bloke took the car out for a spin but never went over 30mph, checked tyre pressures then said it`s okay i shouldn`t worry about it. ~£38 this cost me :

The Blackboots company is located in Chesham but it`s a fair long trip there so just wondered if you or anyone know someone reliable anywhere nearer maybe? I don`t mind to travel to get it done correctly just you know worth asking.

I don’t know , Merc camber issues are a well known thing , some problems are rectified by having adjustable camber bolts fitted (where they aren’t already) .
Maybe wait and ask Phil at Welwyn Merx who he recommends when you get there ?

 

[W1ghty]

thanks for your reply! I hear there is no such thing as sealed for life?

Every 40k on your gearbox . The sealed until death gearbox era has finished

 

[flintx]

I don’t know , Merc camber issues are a well known thing , some problems are rectified by having adjustable camber bolts fitted (where they aren’t already) .
Maybe wait and ask Phil at Welwyn Merx who he recommends when you get there ?

good idea! Thanks again W1ghty!

 

[amazighman]

There is no such as lifetime oil.