MERCEDES R107 GEARBOX REFURBISHMENT
Driving a classic Mercedes-Benz should be an engaging experience, commencing with the shift of the gear lever to the ‘D’ position. From here, your experience should be sublime. As the world’s leading specialist, we are passionate about ensuring your experience is not compromised by a poorly performing transmission.
Using our experience of owning and restoring these vehicles, as well as the knowledge of our talented and award-winning craftsmen, we’ve devised an unrivalled gearbox repair and refurbishment program for owners of a multitude of Mercedes models.
”No better place to take your SL. Incomparable level of service, knowledge and understanding on R107s and well worth my 100 mile round trip to get my car seen by the experts. And special thanks to Mark for his specific support and communication on my car.”
Adam Nethersole
WHAT MAKES OUR SERVICE UNIQUE?
- Our 1-2-1 approach helps us understand the symptoms you are experiencing
- We have leading tools and processes to test and diagnose issues
- We can check external parameters before removing the transmission, saving you hours in labour costs
- We can draw on hundreds of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, available on site
- Our technical knowledge enables to incorporate factory upgrades into the rebuild process
- On reinstallation, we check all external parameters and set up as required before a final test drive
WHY DO I NEED IT?
A faulty transmission can not only ruin your experience on the road but can also significantly impact the saleability of a vehicle. Sticking gears or an inoperable and sporadic kick down can make life with a classic Mercedes-Benz futile – after all, these cars were made to be driven. A refurbished gearbox will reignite your passion for your vehicle and potentially enable you to obtain a higher return if you choose to sell it.
HOW DO WE DO IT?
Using meticulous attention to detail we carry out a comprehensive assessment of the transmission, before strip cleaning and checking all mechanical components for wear and serviceability against original factory specifications. We set all operating clearances to factory specifications, before replacing all seals and gaskets with genuine Mercedes-Benz parts.
Examples of standard gearbox refurbishment:
R107 500SL or 560SL: all gaskets, seals replaced, new filter, new clutch bands and K1 piston replaced.
R107 300SL: all gaskets, seals replaced, new filter, new clutch bands
HOW TO BOOK
Call us, send us an email or Whatsapp detailing the vehicle you own and the problems you’re experiencing. We can then aim to book you in as soon as you’re available to understand the symptoms and devise a plan to solve any issues we diagnose.
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Why Choose SLSHOP?
As the world’s leading SL specialist, more than 10,000 SLs have passed through our workshops and showroom. As such, the level of knowledge possessed by our technical department is unsurpassed. Our service team lives and breathes on the sharp edge of the market. Undoubtedly, there’s no better place to go for advice and guidance on your SL.
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