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Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(

Oops.

Proper shagged? Or low fluid type shagged?

Harsh shifts from 2-3 which became not shifting past 2nd. No external leaks and only an 0894 code, trans slipping, suggesting a mechanical issue rather than an electrical one. Basically from first start, it seems normal but goes into limbo as it tries to shift from 2   into 3 and won't pick up any gear. Eventually it might change up, and then sticks in 4th. Turn it off and on again and it won't go past 2nd. It will run all the way to the redline in 2nd, but as that's barely 65/70mph it's of zero use on the road.

I have a service kit en route, and whilst it won't make it worse, it won't necessarily fix anything either but will allow the chance to inspect the gearbox sump for debris... Which will give a clear indication of the state of the internals.

Options are:

1. Try the fluid change and clean the solenoids but throw away ~£300 if it doesn't work. Possibly a temporary fix.
2. Source a known good transmission, service it and throw it in.
3. Replace the TCM and solenoids as part of the service and hope that fixes it. An £1,000 in parts and coding, but no additional labour.
4. A combination of 2 and 3.
5. Obtain a rebuilt/new trans.

If my memory of my brother-in-laws three MK2 2.8 Granada Ghia X’s is correct (he had two X’s and one X Executive), the standard Ghia X had flat leather (or cloth) and the X Executive had puffed up leather. The Executive seat looked like it had an additional topper and looked like someone had bolted a three piece suite in to the car and I always thought that it looked a bit overdone.
Each to their own though. 

This clip shows what I mean regarding the original Executive Connelly Leather seats. Oh, and his zorst could do with being a big bigger as well.    Turn the sound down as the reviewer gets on your tit.    Nice restoration otherwise though. 

https://youtu.be/ae-HzhLDPJg?si=baeqvgE4g8p2lgdW

I had the same boot spoiler. It was ok until water got into the cracks in the foam and expanded when it froze in winter. 

Checked gearbox oil level and engine oil level on step daughters C70 as there seems to be a slight leak from somewhere with a trace of oil at the bottom of the bellhousing/engine joint.Both levels ok though.While there also fitted a new crank sensor and a new power steering fluid reservoir to it.

Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(

As you know, they can be repaired. A full rebuild, around here, is just short of a grand. Question is, is it worth it? To you, that is.

Polishing.

Quite possibly blown the gearbox on the S Class :'(

Oops.

Proper shagged? Or low fluid type shagged?

Machining

Needs to be reported to the relevant authorities. 

Yes, report it to VOSA

IF The NT (MOT tester)  has entered it wrong on the VTS device (system) ,it can be altered by contacting VOSA or asking the tester to do it .
IF the mile reading has "gone back"  on the dash ,from previous records    the NT HAS to record the milage shown on the dash as presented for MOT.
if ,in the case of a faulty LCD or similar mileometer ,the milage can't be viewed ,it should be noted as such eg "unreadable"
The Tester Could add an "advisory" note if he wanted , but that's unlikely .

MOT certificates and service histories are NOT proof of the correct milage ,or the vehicle is safe or 'fault free' or indeed ever been serviced .

people can't always be trusted   

MOT just means that for one hour on a certain day the vehicle met the requirements,doesn't mean its any good.

I was expecting.......I went horse riding today with my 33 year old Lithuanian lady.  After that we bonked ourselves senseless in the open air. 

I don't think these council elections have been as triumphant for the Labour party as the corrupt media are making out to be honest. 

See how Lundun turns out.

It looks like a close race between the midget mayor and the girlie I've not heard of.