[W126 Coupe] Tranny blues

[Ronny]

If you are in So Cal my mechanic rebuilt the tanny himself and does a very 
good job. He is very picky.

Ronny
1987 560 SEC
1984 300 SD
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Hesek" <Richard_Hesek at raytheon.com>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 5:18 AM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Tranny blues


>   I think my transmission has gone terminal. It will not go into high gear
> and will downshift to 2nd on its own while coasting.
> The pressure control cable is still intact and I had the modulator
> replaced when I had the filter and fluid replaced 2k miles ago. Can't fine
> any vac leaks.
> It did exhibit a hard shift while hot, AC running in 100+ degree ambient,
> but this is much worse.
>  Seems to slip quite a bit while in gear.
>  Would anybody who has recently replaced their transmission with a rebuilt
> let me know what sources are available and what your experiences were?
>
> Thanks,
> Rick Hesek
> 87 560 SEC
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