> > Tony, > > Marshall (MHRIP) would have told you to not assume the transmission is bad > until you have the engine performing as designed. The power produced by the > engine will affect the position of the throttle, hence the shifting firmness > and also the shift timing. > > Some time in the 90s, it became a no-no to tamper with the EGR on the turbo > diesels as the computer would know, and lock out the boost, or fuel, somehow. > Basically go into non boosted configuration. > You should pin that down! > > Did you change all the fuel filters? Also try driving without the fuel > filler cap on the tank, in case it is not venting properly. > > I have a very nice Garrett from an 87 603 engine, but it is marked TBO 359. > Photos available. $275, no core required. > > Regards, > > Jim Friesen > Phoenix AZ > 79 300SD, 264 K miles > 98 ML 320, 152 K miles >
Jim, I've been playing with this car for about a week here and there, and ya know after being on this and the R/E list for some time now I've caught myself thinking a bunch of times "don't assume; think it through- what would Marshall say here with what I have (or DON'T have) in front of me?" Last weekend when I was playing with this the thought came to mind that Marshall would know what to do here, and I instinctively thought to post and ask. But since we haven't heard much, I assumed that he was dealing with something more important with some sense that it wasn't good. But we have his example of being a teacher, of methodically assessing and evaluating a problem to a logical conclusion, at least most of the time. And we will still miss him. Anyway, on the transmission: There can be 4-5 seconds delay to get to reverse, and even then I've sensed a slight slip once. When in drive I don't get the slamming I think I should with the vacuum disconnected- shifts are firmer, but probably not as firm as they should be. Also the info I have is that at 305k miles the transmission has never been out of the car. Tony Wirtel _______________________________________ 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
