W245 CVT to auto conversion

[Jasn78]

Hey guys just bought a 2007 B200 turbo for a great price, after doing plenty of research I'm trying to get head of the game if the CVT has issues. Has anyone considered a full auto swap? If so which gearbox might fit?

 

[Bellow]

Even if there is another gearbox that fits, the programming will need to be dealt with. Good luck with that.

 

[Jasn78]

Even if there is another gearbox that fits, the programming will need to be dealt with. Good luck with that.

Thanks bellow was thinking the same but was just curious if anyone had tried.

 

[Benzowner]

My old W254 180d with regular oil changes I did 125k miles with no issues, and there are a number of specialist, certainly in the UK and I would guess Australia as well who specialise in CVT rebuilds as there are no so many cars with that type of gearbox in.

 

[Jasn78]

My old W254 180d with regular oil changes I did 125k miles with no issues, and there are a number of specialist, certainly in the UK and I would guess Australia as well who specialise in CVT rebuilds as there are no so many cars with that type of gearbox in.

Thanks Benz everything seems fine I'm just thinking if something ever did happen why would I replace it with the same IF there was a reasonable option for something else

 

[colinallcars]

Thanks Benz everything seems fine I'm just thinking if something ever did happen why would I replace it with the same IF there was a reasonable option for something else

A W245 - wouldn’t you just replace the car if the gearbox failed?

 

[Jasn78]

A W245 - wouldn’t you just replace the car if the gearbox failed?

Probably but I paid that little for it and they are so hard to find here.

 

[Bellow]

Thanks Benz everything seems fine I'm just thinking if something ever did happen why would I replace it with the same IF there was a reasonable option for something else

Replacing it with a manual box might be possible but the engine ECU would likely want to 'see' the CVT. Maybe with manual's ECU - and pedal box - and whatever else. A lot of work and unknowns.

 

[DSM10000]

Replacing it with a manual box might be possible but the engine ECU would likely want to 'see' the CVT. Maybe with manual's ECU - and pedal box - and whatever else. A lot of work and unknowns.

More expense than buying a replacement vehicle I imagine!