Kevin, I think you answered your own question........ Check the vacuum lines for leaks as well as at the shift modulator!
Hope this helps... Chuck Phoenix AZ On Mar 5, 2008, at 9:27 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: > Here's a question I'm sure someone could answer or at least point > me in the > right direction. This wonderful 300sD of mine has been shifting > abnormally > since I've owned the car. The 1-2 shift doesn't happen until about > 2200RPM > but will wait until 3500 RPM at 90% throttle or better. When > driving with a > light foot (2200RPM engagement), 2nd gear comes in VERY HARD, but it's > better at full throttle. 2-3 seems relatively normal, but the3-4 > shift > occurs either at near redline or when letting off the pedal at any > speed in > 3rd. My '78 300CD (the only vacuum modulated car I've owned that > actually > shifted normally) would go through the gears at any throttle and > would only > shift at the redline during WOT acceleration runs. Any pointers on > this > would be greatly appreciated! > > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > _______________________________________ > 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
