[W126 Coupe] Transmission Problems with upshifting

[Jonathan]

I'd say give yourself 1-2 hours to be Safe for your first time swapping 
out VB'ies..  It's going to me a messy job..that much I can tell you!

Have plenty of clean, lint free rags handy..Ideally you'll want to do 
this someplace where it's warm.

Jonathan

Mark Reimers wrote:

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> Jonathan,

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> I've been trying to assess the time involved for the exchange if I 

> have both cars side by side on racks to replace the valve bodies. Any 

> SWAG's (Silly Wild Assed Guess) on the time?

>

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>

> Mark Reimers

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> Reimers and Associates, Inc.

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> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan

> *Sent:* Friday, December 14, 2007 8:03 PM

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> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission Problems with upshifting

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> Interesting, well, I would take the valve body from the good trans and 

> install it in the not so good transmission.  Just be aware of the 

> plastic 'catch/slot' on the drivers side..if you don't engage that it 

> Really won't work.  Also, there is a small spring loaded piece of 

> plastic that rests in the valve body..when you drop the VB, don't turn 

> it over, have a look @ where it sits..should you lose track I do have 

> that info in my machine.

>

> Also, pay attention to where the 3 short bolts go on the VB..I want to 

> say they are on the passenger side but most of the transmissions I 

> have been working on of late are out of the car.

>

> All it takes is the tiniest piece of gunk to make it's way into the 

> VB..similar pieces could all but never be found.

>

> Jonathan

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> Mark Reimers wrote:

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> Jonathan,

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> Disconnecting the kick down switch was no help for the shift problem. 

> OK, I have a 1990 560 SEC parts car sitting next to my garage with a 

> running engine/transmission. What's best? Swap transmissions or just 

> clean out the valve body? By the way, the transmission shop said there 

> was no debris in the pan.

>

>  

>

> Mark Reimers

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> Reimers and Associates, Inc.

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> 775-772-3607

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> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 

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> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan

> *Sent:* Friday, December 14, 2007 6:21 PM

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission Problems with upshifting

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>

> Hello Mark,

>

> Sadly, nothing really..to do the job properly one needs to drop the 

> valve body and disassemble/clean the unit.  Rather tricky w/o diagrams 

> and a familiarity w/ what is hiding in there!

>

> I'll be curious to hear how you make out w/ the KD.

>

> Jonathan

>

> Mark Reimers wrote:

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> The car has 105000 mile and no I did not check the kick down switch. I 

> will in the morning. What can I use to flush the gunk from the valve body?

>

>  

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> Mark Reimers

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> Reimers and Associates, Inc.

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> 775-772-3607

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> *From:* mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 

> <mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com> 

> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Jonathan

> *Sent:* Friday, December 14, 2007 6:11 PM

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission Problems with upshifting

>

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> Did anyone check to see if the kick down switch is stuck?

>

> I'd unplug it just to be sure.  Also might check the linkage make sure 

> it hasn't slipped Way out of adjustment.

>

> Typically when I see mod's fail you still have all your forward gears.

>

> Could also be some gunk has made its way into the valve body.

>

> How many miles on the car?

>

>

> Jonathan

>

>

> Mark Reimers wrote:

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> Hi all,

>

>  

>

> 3 days ago I'm driving my 91 560 SEC and everything is great. I get on 

> the freeway and punch it to get to speed. The car shifts to second and 

> stays there. Checked the fluid level and it was low so I put some in. 

> Problem remains. Took the car into a local tranny shop and had them 

> replace the fluid and filter including draining the torque converter. 

> Problem remains. I've got reverse, 1^st and 2^nd and nothing else. Did 

> some searching in the archives and concluded it might be the modulator.

>

>  

>

> Any ideas?

>

>  

>

> Mark Reimers

>

> Reimers and Associates, Inc.

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> 775-772-3607

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> 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"

> 1991 560 SEC Euro ECE Conv. (for sale)

> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)

> 1989 560 SEC Euro ECE *Parts*

> 1988 300 TE

> 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)

> 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG

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> 1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"

> 1991 560 SEC Euro ECE Conv. (for sale)

> 1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)

> 1989 560 SEC Euro ECE *Parts*

> 1988 300 TE

> 1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)

> 1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG

> 1980 280 SE Euro

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1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Euro ECE Conv. (for sale)
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs (TT conversion IP)
1989 560 SEC Euro ECE *Parts*
1988 300 TE
1989 560 SEC AMG (Mech.lifter/radical cam conv.)
1986 560 SEL 6.0L 32V AMG
1980 280 SE Euro
2006 Z4 3.0Si M-Spec

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