At 250k, your SDL is just a pup; well, maybe an adolescent. I figger at
200k it is just broken in. (pup) My first SDL was acquired at 175k and
although it was rusty when I bought it, I drove it another 240k miles.
The whole time it was "slow to go into reverse" The other 3 have been
similar. My advice is don't worry about it. Don't fix it if it ain't
broke. Unless the delay becomes noticeably longer, maybe over 5 sec, I
would not worry about it. It is a great car! Drive it and enjoy it.
My current rustbucket runs great at somewhere around 500K.
If you must have an "expert" check it, the only one I'd trust is Sun
Valley, in Sun Valley, CA. I know of nobody in North or South America
who is as good as Mark is, and he is very kind.
Ralph,'84TD via Mercedes <mailto:[email protected]>
February 11, 2017 at 6:52 AM
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
<[email protected]> 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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archer75--- via Mercedes <mailto:[email protected]>
February 10, 2017 at 5:03 AM
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 via Mercedes <mailto:[email protected]>
February 9, 2017 at 5:08 PM
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
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archer75--- via Mercedes <mailto:[email protected]>
February 9, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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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MG via Mercedes <mailto:[email protected]>
February 9, 2017 at 1:26 PM
The transmission in my TD has had a delay going into reverse for over
5 years now more then 20k miles. I guess I'll have to get a rebuilt
tranny right quick now.
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