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"the trans cant be shifted from 1st to 2nd too fast or it grinds. i read that some people put heavy motor oil in the trans instead of trans fluid. i am ready to do that, but want to know what exactly people used. 15w 40 synthetic?, rotella dino.."

The syncros are worn and heavy oil wont make the problem go away. I would try using Red Line MTL.


"wheel is turned to about 1.5 o'clock (if it were a watch) if i want to drive straight. the steering is really loose, "

Some times when the steering wheel is not lined up its an indicator that an alignment was done by a shop that did'nt have the proper tools and knowledge for working on a Mercedes.
just to clarify...The allen adjustment is turned CCW to tighten the steering, but go easy.

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