A restricted fuel filter can also cause shifting problems, but you'd probably notice having to push down farther on the accelerator more than before as well.
On Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 6:54 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Q sells at least 2. For a 124, you need to ask for the Mann. Those come > in a yellow box, and you need to order the gasket separately. If you got > the kit that was shrink wrapped to the card with gasket and filter, that > could be your problem. > > There is something different about the 124 transmission (maybe only Diesel > 124s) that can cause filters other than Mann to collapse. The symptoms are > as you describe. OK, then you stop and start again and it won't get above > 2nd. It is a much easier fix than the other options. > > When I called sunValley, and described my situation, they said to change > the filter to a Mann and use only Mann. They know more about MB > transmissions than anyone in Nord Amerka, so I trust them. In my case, it > solved the problem. > > I use only Mann in a 124. The others are fine in 123, 126, 107 etc. I > don't know if this idiosyncrasy followed into the 210 or 211 chassis. I > don't know if it is Diesel only. For me, it is not a big deal. Just order > Mann and a gasket from Q. > > > > The one from Rusty - otherwise, no. Could be time for another change? >> >> On Mon, Dec 26, 2011 at 6:05 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > Remember what kind for filter you put in the trans? >> > >> > > ______________________________**_________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives > http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/<http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
