"Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I have heard this mentioned before - that if the auto transmission > takes too long to engage Reverse, it is in indicator of a problem. > > Are we talking about a delay when shifting from Park to Reverse? Or > a delay when shifting from Drive to Reverse?
I think either one. In my car (the '83 300D) there is a delay of about a second when shifting to reverse from either park or drive. I always assumed it was by design to let the gears stop turning one way before they start turning the other -- a bit of "forced" neutral. > And can the delay be expected to be longer if the tranny is cold, or > if it hasn't yet been run through all the gears that day? I've noticed a bit more delay on really cold days, but not significantly so. Mobil 1 ATF helps. > Also, one unnerving thing with it is that when you shift to Park, > you can expect it to roll unusually far before actually being > stopped by the transmission. So much so that I find myself stepping > on the brake to catch it, as it feels for half a second that it is > going to roll away. Familiar to anyone? Mine does that -- I always use the parking brake to keep stress off the transmission. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 _______________________________________ 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
