Downshifting 300SD
05-29-2006, 12:19 AM
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Downshifting 300SD
I just bought a 1980 300 SD Turbo Diesel with an automatic. It has over a quarter million miles, but is still a great car. When I am driving at any speed which puts me in second gear or above, it wants to downshift anytime I give it more than about 1/3 throttle. I am not yet familiar with the throttle linkage setup on the diesel, or mercedes in general for that matter. Can anyone explain the adjustment of this system, or direct me to a site where I can find some information. Thanks.
05-31-2006, 11:34 PM
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1987 300SDL aka the "Money Pit"
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...splay.php?f=15
Do a search in the archives, I'm sure this problem has been delt with before.
I am more familer with the later W126's, but I'd WAG that this problem is vacuum related.
Do a search in the archives, I'm sure this problem has been delt with before.
I am more familer with the later W126's, but I'd WAG that this problem is vacuum related.
