Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
Yesterday I jacked the car up and inspected the left side of the transmission and there was no bolt loose. Douglas Douglas -- listen closely -- crawl under your car on the port side, tranny stern. There will be a bolt with no screwdriver head on it. Slap a pair of channel locks on it and tighten the bolt. Then happily drive away in reverse. I think you had to take something off to get to the bolt but it will be obvious. Been there, done that, there was no t-shirt, but my car goes in reverse now. You can't fix this with a tranny flush. On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:19 PM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: While at work today I actually ran into the service advisor for the local indy. He said that they hook up the transmission to a machine at the radiator cooler lines and run the flush throughout the system. He said that it was something like $180 - $200. Then the MB fluid is the same as Mobil-1 ATF and it was something like $9.50 a QT. With 16 quarts to fill it. Does this sound about right? The local autozone had the Mobil 1 ATF though only 12 quarts. Douglas.. -- From: Douglas jgi...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 6:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping Where to get the Mobil-1 ATF I live in Northern CA. I think I have a filter already. Have to look for it. Douglas My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. If it's working well otherwise, I'd try a fluid and filter change using Mobil-1 ATF. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.37/2036 - Release Date: 04/01/09 21:02:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090401/6e2b3634/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
is that the adjustment on the reverse band in the 722.1/2 (3 band) trans? cm 1985 300SD 243K miles --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: From: Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 10:59 PM Atta boy! :) When are you going to tackle something more complex? You've got the skilz :D Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: Douglas -- listen closely -- crawl under your car on the port side, tranny stern. There will be a bolt with no screwdriver head on it. Slap a pair of channel locks on it and tighten the bolt. Then happily drive away in reverse. I think you had to take something off to get to the bolt but it will be obvious. Been there, done that, there was no t-shirt, but my car goes in reverse now. You can't fix this with a tranny flush. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
Douglas wrote: While at work today I actually ran into the service advisor for the local indy. He said that they hook up the transmission to a machine at the radiator cooler lines and run the flush throughout the system. He said that it was something like $180 - $200. Just my opinion, but I'd never let anybody do that to a car that I own. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
I agree - good way to take all of the stuff in the filter and pump it through the valve body backwards. On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:25 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Douglas wrote: While at work today I actually ran into the service advisor for the local indy. He said that they hook up the transmission to a machine at the radiator cooler lines and run the flush throughout the system. He said that it was something like $180 - $200. Just my opinion, but I'd never let anybody do that to a car that I own. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090402/a8ef83f7/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
I have read horror stories (Google Bilstein Flush) about what those type of flushes can do to engines. I imagine the same problems can occur with transmissions also. Greg Fiorentino '85 300SD '80 240D 4 spd. manual '79 300DT (with new crate engine) '95 and '97 Crown Vics -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 7:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping Douglas wrote: While at work today I actually ran into the service advisor for the local indy. He said that they hook up the transmission to a machine at the radiator cooler lines and run the flush throughout the system. He said that it was something like $180 - $200. Just my opinion, but I'd never let anybody do that to a car that I own. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. Any ideas as to how to proceed would be appreciated. Fluid level is ok maybe a bit high even. I noticed this after it sat for 2 days. Thanks. Douglas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090401/bd87fb38/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
On Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:13 -0700, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. If it's working well otherwise, I'd try a fluid and filter change using Mobil-1 ATF. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
Where to get the Mobil-1 ATF I live in Northern CA. I think I have a filter already. Have to look for it. Douglas My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. If it's working well otherwise, I'd try a fluid and filter change using Mobil-1 ATF. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
On Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:31 -0700, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: Where to get the Mobil-1 ATF I live in Northern CA. I think I have a filter already. Have to look for it. I'd think AutoZone or other local store would have it. I don't remember where I got mine but it was not too hard to find. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
Some trannies of this vintage have an adjustable band for reverse. I had this problem on the '79 DT. My indy shop got it going again for cheap. Greg Fiorentino '85 300SD '80 240D 4 spd. manual '79 300DT (with new crate engine) '95 and '97 Crown Vics -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Douglas Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 6:13 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. Any ideas as to how to proceed would be appreciated. Fluid level is ok maybe a bit high even. I noticed this after it sat for 2 days. Thanks. Douglas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090401/bd 87fb38/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
There is a bolt (forget what it is called) on the tranny that has backed out. Had the same problem on my 77 240D. Snugged up the bolt and it no longer slipped in reverse. On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 8:13 AM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. Any ideas as to how to proceed would be appreciated. Fluid level is ok maybe a bit high even. I noticed this after it sat for 2 days. Thanks. Douglas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090401/bd87fb38/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090401/0bb587f2/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
you are correct, that is most likely his problem. Wonko the Sane wrote: There is a bolt (forget what it is called) on the tranny that has backed out. Had the same problem on my 77 240D. Snugged up the bolt and it no longer slipped in reverse. On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 8:13 AM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. Any ideas as to how to proceed would be appreciated. Fluid level is ok maybe a bit high even. I noticed this after it sat for 2 days. Thanks. Douglas -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090401/bd87fb38/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090401/0bb587f2/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.35/2034 - Release Date: 04/01/09 06:06:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
While at work today I actually ran into the service advisor for the local indy. He said that they hook up the transmission to a machine at the radiator cooler lines and run the flush throughout the system. He said that it was something like $180 - $200. Then the MB fluid is the same as Mobil-1 ATF and it was something like $9.50 a QT. With 16 quarts to fill it. Does this sound about right? The local autozone had the Mobil 1 ATF though only 12 quarts. Douglas.. -- From: Douglas jgi...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 6:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping Where to get the Mobil-1 ATF I live in Northern CA. I think I have a filter already. Have to look for it. Douglas My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. If it's working well otherwise, I'd try a fluid and filter change using Mobil-1 ATF. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.37/2036 - Release Date: 04/01/09 21:02:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
Douglas jgi...@comcast.net writes: While at work today I actually ran into the service advisor for the local indy. He said that they hook up the transmission to a machine at the radiator cooler lines and run the flush throughout the system. He said that it was something like $180 - $200. Then the MB fluid is the same as Mobil-1 ATF and it was something like $9.50 a QT. With 16 quarts to fill it. Does this sound about right? The local autozone had the Mobil 1 ATF though only 12 quarts. I think you mean pints not quarts. I'm virtually certain I did not buy more than 6 quarts to change mine... Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
Douglas -- listen closely -- crawl under your car on the port side, tranny stern. There will be a bolt with no screwdriver head on it. Slap a pair of channel locks on it and tighten the bolt. Then happily drive away in reverse. I think you had to take something off to get to the bolt but it will be obvious. Been there, done that, there was no t-shirt, but my car goes in reverse now. You can't fix this with a tranny flush. On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 9:19 PM, Douglas jgi...@comcast.net wrote: While at work today I actually ran into the service advisor for the local indy. He said that they hook up the transmission to a machine at the radiator cooler lines and run the flush throughout the system. He said that it was something like $180 - $200. Then the MB fluid is the same as Mobil-1 ATF and it was something like $9.50 a QT. With 16 quarts to fill it. Does this sound about right? The local autozone had the Mobil 1 ATF though only 12 quarts. Douglas.. -- From: Douglas jgi...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 6:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping Where to get the Mobil-1 ATF I live in Northern CA. I think I have a filter already. Have to look for it. Douglas My transmission has started to slip in reverse. There is 215K miles on it and I looked at okiebenz.com for articles but did not see any. If it's working well otherwise, I'd try a fluid and filter change using Mobil-1 ATF. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.37/2036 - Release Date: 04/01/09 21:02:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090401/6e2b3634/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
Atta boy! :) When are you going to tackle something more complex? You've got the skilz :D Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: Douglas -- listen closely -- crawl under your car on the port side, tranny stern. There will be a bolt with no screwdriver head on it. Slap a pair of channel locks on it and tighten the bolt. Then happily drive away in reverse. I think you had to take something off to get to the bolt but it will be obvious. Been there, done that, there was no t-shirt, but my car goes in reverse now. You can't fix this with a tranny flush. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Transmission Slipping
give the guy some slack, he has a hard enough time getting out of bed in the morning as it is. Luther wrote: Atta boy! :) When are you going to tackle something more complex? You've got the skilz :D Luther -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
