[W126 Coupe] Camran Re: Tranie Question

[Markus Meyer]

 Did you check the kickdown switch underneath the gas pedal as Steve suggested?Markus Meyer484-919-9762 (cell)http://www.meyerprobateproperties.com/--- On Wed 04/04, Camran Nassiri < mbzman560 at hotmail.com > wrote:
From: Camran Nassiri [mailto: mbzman560 at hotmail.com]To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comDate: Wed, 4 Apr 2007 11:01:04 -0700Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Camran Re: Tranie Question
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Well, I checked the vacuum line and connections last night and everything appears to be fine.  While I was at it I turned the modulator counter clockwise one turn and it seeems like it helped the problem. a little.  I may have to turn it more to see what happens.Gary, the modulator is on the driver side of the tranie and it's where the vacuum line goes into.  You have to remove the small rubber cap and then you can see the adjustment knob.  Turn it counter clockwise to see if it helps your problem. Camran90 560SEC, 91 420SEL


Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2007 10:05:43 -0700From: garysalas at yahoo.comTo: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comSubject: [W126 Coupe] Camran Re: Tranie Questionwhere is this modulator located.  sounds like i have the same problem.  thanksRichard Hogarth wrote: 

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Camran, Your problem still sounds like no vacuum at the modulator. You are describing a classic symptom. You should be sure to check it as it is also the simplest thing to fix. -RPH 

From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Camran NassiriSent: Monday, April 02, 2007 5:46 PMTo: Mercedes Coupes Mailing ListsSubject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Tranie Question Hi Dick- That's good news about the filter.  I did take off the drain plug from the torque converter and put it back with a new washer and torqued both filter and the plug according to the manual specs. I used Valvoline Dextron III/Mercon ATF and this is the first time I've changed the tranie fluid in the 420; but, I have done it several times on my 560.  420 was one owner car with 111,000 miles and was maintained to the mfg spec by a dealer.I'll try the Bowden cable this W/E and wil let you knwo the results.  Thanks again for taking the time and giving me your advice.Camran> Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 17:07:35 -0400> From: spell.yy at verizon.net> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Tranie Question> > Hi Camran:> > I've just checked 
my notes on a few tranny services I've done on the 126 > 300SE's in the past. The filter only goes up one-way. But, it must be > fully seated and the torque converter drain plug should be fully seated > with a new seal (metal washer). I would adjust the Bowden cable first. > You can always return it to it's original position if it does not remedy > the shift point issue you have. Failing that, turn the T on the > modulator clockwise just 1 full turn.> > The Bowden cable will make all your shift points a tad earlier in all > gear ranges. The modulator will, when turned clockwise, reduce the > presence of vacuum resulting in a firmer shifting between gears in all > ranges.> > What type of tranny fluid did you use and is this a job you've done > before? How many miles on the 420 and was fluid always changed at the > prescribed 30k intervals?> > Dick> > Camran Nassiri wrote:> > Hi Dick- I am glad you asked the 
question about the filter. That > > perhaps could be the culprit. I believe I put it back the same way > > the old one was in there; had no idea that the filter can be installed > > in different positions. I know for sure that it is the right side up; > > but, cannot guarantee I had it 90 or 180 turned. Can that have > > happened? If so I have to take the whole thing appart and check and > > make sure. One thing I know is that the problem wasn't there before I > > changed the oil and filter. If I take it appart do I need a new > > gasket again or can I use the new one I put in last time I changed the > > oil?> > > > Thank you Dick and everyone else who has provided tremendous helpful > > hints.> > > > Camran> >> > > Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 12:07:10 -0400> > > From: spell.yy at verizon.net> > > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Tranie 
Question> > >> > > Hi Camran:> > >> > > I see in your original post that you serviced the tranny properly. Got> > > to ask, did you note the orientation of the filter when putting in the> > > new one? In other words, no chance you put it together incorrectly?> > > You did return the torque converter drain plug? You did use the correct> > > fluid? I know all rather obvious questions but, if one item is done> > > incorrectly the tranny can start behaving badly. Assuming you feel> > > confident all of thiss was done correctly, I'd just go ahead with > > the an> > > adjustment to the Bowden cable to see if that clears the late shift > > for you.> > >> > >> > > Refer to the manual for your year/model. Should just be a turn or two> > > in the right direction to get rid of the late shift. Adjusting the> > > Bowden cable will 
result in an earlier shift for all gears not just> > > 3-4. You should be able to find a happy medium that gives you the> > > pick-up desired and better shift points. You are not describing flaring> > > so I'd leave the vacuum modulator alone for now. Start with the Bowden> > > adjustment (3 minute job) and see if the shifting is improved.> > >> > > Regards,> > >> > > Dick> > >> > > Camran Nassiri wrote:> > > > RPH- I have checked and re-checked the fluid level and it is right on> > > > the second line. However, as I drive the car it seems like it dosen't> > > > want to change gears unless I let off the gas; especially the last> > > > gear. Getting on the freeway the other day I was at 75 MPH and let> > > > off the gas and that's when it switched to the 4th gear. Is that > > normal?> > > >> > > > 
Camran> > > > 90 560SEC, 91 420SEL> > > >> > > >> > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------> > > > From: R_Hogarth at Foundrycove.com> > > > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> > > > Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2007 20:29:38 -0500> > > > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Tranie Question> > > >> > > > During a transmission service, the torque converter will never> > > > completely drain by just letting it sit.> > > >> > > > Fluid will always be left below the level of the output shaft spline.> > > >> > > > To drain it completely during a transmission service, the> > > > Tq-Converter either needs to be removed or a hole drilled on the> > > > outside of the Tq Converter on either side of the seam weld. Once> > > > drained, the hole is plugged with a 
self tapping tapered plug.> > > >> > > > It’s a lot of work to get the last 1.5 qts of tranny fluid out.> > > >> > > > -RPH> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com> > > > [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan Hodgman> > > > *Sent:* Friday, March 30, 2007 3:28 PM> > > > *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists> > > > *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Tranie Question> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > > Don't know, but any transmission builder I've spoken with has> > > > explained it as mentioned prior, which makes sense. You want to> > > > check the fluid level with it as close to driving conditions as> > > > possible. The longer you wait, the more time the converter has to> > > > drain into the pan which is 
why you run/drive/cycle the car> > > > through the gears in the first place.> > > >> > > > Perhaps MB doesn't want any sloshing to throw the reading off, ie,> > > > if fluid wiggles it's way back up the tube some.> > > >> > > > When I check the level I re-check it about 3 times @ each try as> > > > they never come out exactly the same each time. I consider the> > > > level to be where it consistently comes up to on the stick on both> > > > sides of the dipstick.> > > >> > > > So far so good;-)> > > >> > > > Jonathan> > > >> > > > On 3/30/07, *Shayegan, Richard* 
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