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Car Forum / Mercedes-Benz Cars / May 2005

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300D shift flare

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Jeff - 27 Apr 2005 00:48 GMT
Hi,

I have an '83 300D that I purchased from the original owner with 140,xxx
miles.  The car overall is in great shape, however the transmission is
starting to act up a little.  It currently has about 160,xxx miles.  On the
3-4 shift it sometimes revs a little under partial throttle.  Under full
throttle or light throttle it is fine.  I have adjusted the pressure cable
on top of the engine and I still get this.  It is probably time for a
rebuild?

Also, I have heard conflicting information about the fluid to use, although
I haven't checked with the dealer yet.  What fluid seems to work best?

Thank you
pool man - 27 Apr 2005 03:25 GMT
how about second to third shifts?
mine have been doing this for 3 years now and they have not gotten any
worse

was told after fluid  & flter changes it may need a valve body

the case, minus a few cans!
Tiger - 28 Apr 2005 15:36 GMT
Fluid is Dextron... but feel free to use any semi or full synthetic fluid.

I would adjust the modulator so it shift firmer... by adjusting the cable,
you are adjusting when it will shift... at higher or lower RPM.
Peter - 10 May 2005 21:31 GMT
You probably are not getting enough vacuum. Ihave 244k miles on my tranny
and it works like new. I removed the EGR valve and upped the vacuum hugely.
P.

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