[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 58, Issue 11

[Doug Gavin]

Just my two cents and comments from my long time MB mechanic as well as my
classic Detroit iron mechanic so I believe it to be valid. Both of these
guys have been in business over 35 years and have seen most issues.

 In an older transmission, they both say; never, never change the fluid
completely, only about 1/2 of the fluid should be drained and replaced.
Apparently the new fluid although nice and clean has less viscosity than the
old contaminated  fluid which the well used transmission needs on the clutch
or pressure plates if I remember the comment specifically. The new fluid is
just too slick for the friction required. As far as a fix, I am happy to ask
my MB guy. He may have something that won't hurt too much. Just let me know.

Doug in Houston
560 SEC
280 CE

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>   1. Re: Transmission shift issue. (rider tn)

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> Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 14:58:36 -0500

> From: rider tn <ridertn at hotmail.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission shift issue.

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> Hello Folks just wanted to thank the group for the help w/pass issues to

> repair my 1984 380 SEC. Recently I changed the transmission filter & oil

> after replacing the same amount measured from the drain the shift from 2nd

> to 3rd pauses. I will say that I did not drain my torque converter. It

> swifted correctly prior to the service, I did check the vacuum line on the

> left side of trans to make sure it was on damaged/leaking. Any help would be

> greatly appreciated. Cecil Elliott 1984 380 SEC Euro

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> From: "Darryl Kepler" <darrylkepler at comcast.net>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission shift issue.

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> Cecil,

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> I'm curious to see what the responses are as I have the same issue with an

> '82, although it is from 3rd to 4th that I get the rev/slip.  I have

> manually shifted to hold off the slip as it does not seem to be bad at

> higher rpms.  I also find it to be worse when the fluid it cold and

> thicker,

> which may be why you are getting it now after fluid replacement.

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> Darryl Kepler

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> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission shift issue.

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> Hello Folks just wanted to thank the group for the help w/pass issues to

> repair my 1984 380 SEC. Recently I changed the transmission filter & oil

> after replacing the same amount measured from the drain the shift from 2nd

> to 3rd pauses. I will say that I did not drain my torque converter. It

> swifted correctly prior to the service, I did check the vacuum line on the

> left side of trans to make sure it was on damaged/leaking. Any help would

> be

> greatly appreciated. Cecil Elliott 1984 380 SEC Euro

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> Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:47 -0500

> From: Brent von Behrens <fdvb at msn.com>

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] W12 Phaeton 4-Seater

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> I just thought I would put this out there. If someone is interested let me

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> AtuoTrader

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> Here is what the people who know the car have to say: VWvortex

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> From: <tejo at xs4all.nl>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] W12 Phaeton 4-Seater

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> > Nice car, I like the Phaeton. The thing is... In Europe I seem to be the

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> > one... If they are a couple of years old, they allmost give them away for

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> > I just thought I would put this out there. If someone is interested let

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