I'd look for an indie Mercedes shop first, there's a better chance that
they have done a B2 replacement than a generic tranny shop. If you can find
a tranny shop that specializes in MB and BMW, then that's even better (we
had one in Norman, OK).
On Sun, Aug 11, 2013 at 3:07 PM, Robert Koziak wro
There's a good chance mine isn't right. The PO had obviously worked on
the vacuum plumbing because it's all connected with plastic "tee" fittings
not the proper rubber "wye" fittings.
Anyone have a diagram of how the lines are supposed to connect?
Allan
"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes:
> Should be
Should be hooked to the vacuum valve on the IP.
On 8/11/2013 5:03 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
Allan Streib writes:
The vacuum hose connects to a switch valve at the top of the engine
valve cover. The valve is tied into the throttle linkage and has a
bunch of vacuum lines connected to it. The li
Allan Streib writes:
> The vacuum hose connects to a switch valve at the top of the engine
> valve cover. The valve is tied into the throttle linkage and has a
> bunch of vacuum lines connected to it. The line to the transmission
> runs down and behind the engine.
Actually I'm wrong about that
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADDED Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in
Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!
Mitch Haley writes:
> I think your trans gets its throttle signal from a Bowden cable, and the hose
> they are talking about is probably to the modulator. Vac loss
Mitch Haley writes:
> I think your trans gets its throttle signal from a Bowden cable, and the hose
> they are talking about is probably to the modulator. Vac loss to the
> modulator
> would give maximum shift firmness. I don't know if that would give it any
> more
> drive in the gears that
> Not to my thinking, but I've never done it.
> If the shift RPM is controlled by a vacuum signal, wouldn't a total loss of
> vacuum give you upshifts at maximum RPM when you want minimum RPM?
On the diesel I thought that the vacuum signal mainly affected the
"firmness" of the shift not the shif
When mine failed I found it very difficult to drive, but possible. I'd
suggest taking it on a short drive around the neighborhood, assuming
you're in a low-traffic area, to see if you feel like it's
practical/safe to attempt driving to the shop.
The vacuum hose connects to a switch valve at the t
Mitch Haley wrote:
Not to my thinking, but I've never done it.
If the shift RPM is controlled by a vacuum signal, wouldn't a total loss
of vacuum give you upshifts at maximum RPM when you want minimum RPM?
I think your trans gets its throttle signal from a Bowden cable, and the hose
they are
Robert Koziak wrote:
Hi,
Researching the web suggested the car can be driven, without causing any
further damage, if it's the B2 Servo. This because the B2 only affects the car
getting into 1st & 2nd gear, 3rd, 4th and reverse are fine. The trick is
getting the transmission into 3rd or
Hi,
Researching the web suggested the car can be driven, without causing any
further damage, if it's the B2 Servo. This because the B2 only affects the car
getting into 1st & 2nd gear, 3rd, 4th and reverse are fine. The trick is
getting the transmission into 3rd or 4th, one suggestion w
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