Originally Posted by kerry edwards

Lots of info on this site about rebuilding your own seats.
Mercedes, for reasons beyond the comprehension of us mere mortals, installed oil pressure gauges unable to measure the high end of the oil pressure of their engines. They all peg.
Before doing anything else to your transmission, resolve all vacuum problems. In correct vacuum can wreak havoc on the transmission shifts. The fact that you have no door locks. indicates there are problems with your vacuum system. The climate control system is notorious for causing vacuum leaks. Mercedes should have provided Mity Vacs with these cars instead of first aid kits.