Sometimes when a car sits for a while it takes time for fluid to get into all the little nooks and crannies - not as bad when using Mobil 1 ATF. How long did you drive and warm up when you noticed a problem?
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 . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 2:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission assessment by Reverse engagement > "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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.15/1101 - Release Date: > 10/31/2007 10:06 AM > _______________________________________ 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
