It could just be an issue with fluid level and gunk in the filter. What does the fluid look like?
High miles and minimal care would doom a transmission. Does he have records? I was pretty pleased that Frosch had records since 1987 that showed continual care and major work was done as needed. That the worst the guys at the benz dealer would say about it was that it was an old car. If most everything is all there and it looks like you can use it without immediate draining of wallet and bank, it might be a good gamble. clay On Jun 4, 2012, at 8:52 PM, Fmiser wrote: >> Kevin Kraly wrote: > >> First, the tranny flairs a bit >> between 2nd and 3rd for a few miles of driving while it’s >> warming up, but it’s normal when warm. Also, the vacuum >> lines/switches on the valve cover are missing. The seller >> said that he took it to a shop who told him that the missing >> vacuum lines were the reason for the flairing, but I would >> think that it would shift HARD if this was the case. Should I >> look into it, walk away or RUN? > > Isn't a K1 spring a cure for 2-3 flairs? But if it's only when > cold, probably not the spring. > > If the lines to the vacuum switch were just left open, it should > shift hard. But if it's plumbed straight though, I think the > transmission will shift like you are at an idle - ie, very > soft. But again, I would expect that to be the same warm or > cold. > > -- Philip > > _______________________________________ > 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 _______________________________________ 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
