This is a very interesting thread as I have an '87 300SDL with about 250K
miles. The tranny does seem sluggish getting into 4th., and also slow going
into reverse. I have read about the reverse syndrome and have been very leery
about it failing me for some time now. However, with this new information
there is a glimmer of hope. I would also like some further info and details
that I can use to have a qualified tranny service operator to view and do the
necessary repairs. Thanks very much for any info you can forward.
ralph '87 SDL '84 CD
On Friday, February 10, 2017 6:26 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Bingo! I've been waiting 17 years for a definitive answer to that question!
Thanks you, Dan! Thank you!
Part number and instructions would be greatly appreciated!
Gerry
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Dan Penoff wrote:
> Gerry,
> It’s not a B2 piston you need, it’s the K1 and K2 valves. They’re $5/each
> from a dealer and take all of maybe 3-4 minutes to replace when you’ve got
> the pan off the transmission.
>
> I just did mine on the 300D, and it shifts like a totally different car. The
> 2-3 isn’t “stacked” like it used to be and the 3-4 comes in later and is
> smooth.
>
> I can get you the part number if you want it along with some instructions.
> The parts are the same for both, which makes it even simpler.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Feb 9, 2017, at 6:00 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes
> > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > When I bought my '83 300D in 2000 it had the reverse delay as well as a
> > delay between 2 and 3; neither of which could be corrected by adjustment.
> > Periodically I would decide to order a rebuilt transmission from Sun in
> > California but never got around to it. Gradually I got used to slightly
> > backing off the throttle when the transmission changed from 2 to 3 gear
> > until I did it without thinking about it. By doing that the transmission
> > shifted normally.
> > Now, about 17 years and 130,000 miles later, I'm still driving it the same
> > way and will never get around to installing a rebuilt transmission although
> > I might spend a little over $100 and install a new (B-2?) piston through a
> > plate in the side of the transmission since I've been told that would
> > correct the problem.
> > It is a 722.315 transmission.
> > YMMV
> > Gerry
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>
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