108 transmission source

[MWM]

My 71 280SE (108) transmission is leaking like a sieve. 1-2 shift happens at 3 mph, shifting is erratic, delayed engage into reverse. Although serviceable, probably not a good idea to re-seal.

Factory no longer produces a remanuf unit. Does anybody have a rebuild source. Very leary about mail-order.

Thanks for the Help!
Mark Madinger
mwmadinger@msn.com

[Tom Hanson]

What part of the country are you in ? This is a fairly simple trans to rebuild.

[MWM]

I am in Indianapolis

[DIAZ-CANEJA]

Hello.
I have a used 280 SE Transmission that I bought fora 113, but it didn't fit.
I have not used the transmission and I don't know if it works properly, but the guy that sold it to me said it was working fine.
I can sell it for $ 100.00 plus S & H.
Shipping of this product could be close to $ 100.00, so if you think this could help write me.
Transmission is in south Texas.

[Tom Hanson]

I can supply any and all parts to rebuild or reseal your transmission. You have the later variety 280SE unit. You can reach me at work, hanson_anaheim@mbretailer.com

[MWM]

Thank you all for input. I picked car up on Monday after having the transmission resealed. Drives just like new, only old!

[joelj]

Hi Mark,

Is the shifting much smoother after the reseal or is it still quite jerky?

Thanks
Joel

[perry]

what does it mean when the MB tranny leaks and needs to be resealed? from this thread, it sounds like an internal leak as it affects shifting? or is it a visible leak that results in spots under the car?

on the two early MB's that I own, they each shift differently, so i don't know which is right. on my 3.5 coupe, it likes to shift at higher revs, at least at 2500-3000rpm before upshifting. it makes the car feel really high strung while driving slow, but its great when you are in a hurry. no leaks under the car.

on my cab w/the 2.8, it shifts early. i'm barely moving and it shifts out of 1 and continues to upshift pretty quickly at low revs. but if i'm aggressive with the accelerator pedal or if i leave the shifter in 3, then it holds the gears longer including 1 and the car really scoots and can even chirp the tires on the 1-2 shift (it has a factory lsd). it is slow in engaging reverse, and leaves a drop of fluid at night.

so which is the right tranny behavior?

do i need to get my cab's tranny resealed? the process sounds more complicated than just replacing the pan gasket. and do you need to take it to a tranny specialist to have it done?