It's a 1979 with only a solid rod control, no vacuum control. All linkages are good. Not sure what the correct setting/orientation is for the lever. PEter
-----Original Message----- From: LarryT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 September 2006 02:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly Not sure if your 300D has a solid metal control rod or a vacuum hose - one or the other will run from the IP to the AT - it controls when the tranny upshifts/. If there's a solid rod you may need the plastic bushing at the AT end. It's hard to find as it;s not shown in the parts diagrams. I was helped by the MB CLassic Dept and I now have the pn for this $2 part. If you have the vacuum hose, check it;s condition - it may be plugged with crap - or it may be damaged and leaking. That's the quick n easy fix - there's also a gizmo on the AT that controls vacuum/shift points - called a modulator - not wiure if all MB AT's have one that can be changed - What year is your W123? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Merle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 2:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly >I have an older 300D W123 with the 711.118 transmission and all of a >sudden it will only upshift based on speed and not throttle position as >well. Furthur it won't go into top gear no matter how high the engine >revs. There are no transmission leaks but level seemed to be low when I >checked it. Added 250 ml of ATF and no change. Kickdown function still >works. Not sure what to do next! Throttle link appears Ok and working >, no sure if it has slipped on the splined shaft on the transmission >shaft though. > > Regarding level checking , when the engine is not running the level is > some 50 mm or so higher on the dipstick than when engine is running - > is this OK. Furthur the cold fluid level check - is this also done > when engine is running? > > Peter > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006 > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
