My constant very hard shifts [seemed to have a guy with a sledge hammer hiding in the trunk] were almost completely solved with a couple of new vacuum pieces. Diagnose that stuff first. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 290k
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 10:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tranny WIlton, I think I missed something. Why is your trans pronounced dead? You said there is a delay in shifting into reverse. TO me that is normal, at least for trans with 100k to 200k or more. You also said that sometimes you need to rev the engine a little to get the shift into reverse. I've had that condition too, for years without a failure. A little frustrating, but no cause to spend 2-3k dollars that I can see. Maybe I have just had dumb luck. I know peace of mind probably means more to you than the money. I can appreciate that. I read constatine's description of checking and topping off the ATF. That is a good procedure`, and if the fluid level is correct, you may also have a vacuum problem. If you were on the other coast, I'd take it to Sun Valley and let them diagnose it. Best wishes Loren At 08:41 AM 5/24/2007, you wrote: >Why not rebuild mine? So far, price I have on rebuild is $2800! > >Wilton > >_______________________________________ >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 Loren Faeth _______________________________________ 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
