> Donald wrote: > I have never had an 85. Isn't there some weird stuff about the > 85 that is unique.
Yeah, a few things. I wish none of mine were '85s. Don't like them. They have the KLIMA system that ties the tachometer and the AC compressor turning and other stuff into one egg basket. The differential ratio is longer-legged so the engine is turning slower. So slow that the turbo is not improving the engine efficiency at 55-60 MPH [88-97 km/hr]. Possibly to compensate for the decrease in driveline gear reduction from the differential, the torque converter has a higher stall speed. There are a number of extra vacuum and electro-vacuum devices under the hood for various stuff. I think at least one of them is for "smoothing shifting" - which is another way of saying "more slip and wear on each shift". So all told, I would avoid the 1985 models. Andrew likes 'em for some reason, though... -- Philip _______________________________________ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
