whats the rate of failure on these things? and their purpose?

 

I never took a transmission class while in school , so this only scares me because I don't know what I'm looking or how I'm supposed to make sure this won't happen to me ..
So would the trans need to be dropped or is it in such a place that getting the car lifted I could do a quick inspection?
Also does anyone know what mb rates a 'normal' life span for the flex disc? I know we got a tough durable trans but of course it ain't perfect

 

Pretty sure the owner's manual says 4 years or 50k miles. I think that's where I read that. With a lift or a jack they're easy to inspect and replace. In fact the rear can be done without jacking up the car.

 

Just looked and it looks like I'll need new flex disks..well, immediately. Unfortunately, I can't find them on RockAuto or anywhere else, and certainly not for $40 each! Anyone here know where to get a new set for cheap?

 

Hi, I have ordered mine from Rob, I think it was around 80USD

 

I wasn't aware that Rob sold these. I've not seen them on his site, but if he does I would say, support our vendor.

Here's my experience...

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...sc-swap-2.html

 

I sent an email to Rob inquiring about the flex disks.
Here's the reply :
That's a far cry from the $80 price that Silverarrow posted. They must be best buddies .......
I was gonna spring for the $80 just for peace of mind - think I'll wait for symptoms at the $253 level.

 

I think I paid $150 at amazon... Hate to take business from a site vendor, but hate to see yours grenade.

 

I had to look under Mercedes SLK320 any model year between 01-04 will work. They were $40 a piece when I bought mine a few months ago. Took about 3 hours to drop the differential and put everything back together.

 

so both should be replaced then , and from my understanding the same piece works for front and back right?

 

There is no need to drop the diff. Loosen the carrier and the rear shaft slides forward. On the front the shaft will collapse enough to swap the disc. Yes replace both. They should be the same.

 

They definitely don't have them in stock for those cars now. Figures that I lose my job and all the 'fix it or your car dies' parts double in price :P
I'll send them an email and see if they plan on restocking anytime soon. There's no way in hell I'd be able to swing $253 for a set of those right now.

 

ebay has them from 53$ to 150$, seem to all be listed as slk 320 parts. Enjoy, Woody

 

, is this the flex disk for our cars? front and rear?

 

Hi

I have a picture of the flex disc somewhere but call Rob he has both the front and the rear. Checkout Performance auto parts & aftermarket auto accessories for your car, specializing SRT4, Crossfire SRT6, SLK32, C32 AMG, VR-4



/Adam

 

but do you know if the amazon one works?

 

I will check the partnumber later on today.

/Adam

 

I will check the partnumber later on today.

/Adam

 

Just found the partnumber: A 203 411 00 15(rear)

 

Just found the partnumber: A 203 411 00 15(rear)

I dont have the partnumber for the front