are all downshifts very harsh or just in certain circumstances? Chris
"Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If its just the 2-3 shift you need to do the k2 or whatever its called spring upgrade, will fix that right up Dan Weeks wrote: > I originally thought it was a worn clutch, too, until Gary and Loren > mentioned vacuum. The other shifts are very firm, and the 3-4 happens > too early from my point of view, and downshifts are very harsh. Seems > like someone has overtightened the modulator to compensate for the > slipping 2-3 shift (starts in second). > > It's an 88 300TE. I'd love the manual's perspective. > > Thanks, Hendrik! > > Dan > > > On May 27, 2008, at 8:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Sorry to burst your bubble but more than likely if an auto box >> slips in >> just one shift it is not a vacuum issue, as the vacuum modulator >> affects >> all shifts. If you adjust the modulator to tighten up the shift you >> may >> well find that the other shifts will be harsh. >> More probable is a problem in the valve block or a worn clutch. >> If someone could refresh my memory as to what car and what the problem >> is I can have a bit of a look at the manual. >> >> Hendrik >> with a slipping memory > > _______________________________________ > 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 > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 560SL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com _______________________________________ 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 _______________________________________ 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
