Early W123 diesels do not have a vacuum modulator , start in 2nd and will kickdown to first when kickdown soleniod is activated and the hydralics decide its ok to do so. Peter
-----Original Message----- From: Peter Frederick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 18 October 2006 07:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How many gears in an 83' 300D? Some sit in second gear and then downshift when the accelerator is moved down. If they don't, likely the vacuum modulator signal is incorrect and the valve needs replacing (or the hose fixed, etc). Peter _______________________________________ 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
