I dont know how but the combination fluid/filter change, and a bowden adjustment and I have all four gears starting in first. I used Redline ATF. I went ahead and gambled on the top shelf stuff hoping it would pay off. I think it did. Who knows though , it could have been just the bowden. I went over the fill line by about as much as is between the two lines on the dip stick. I dont think it is a big deal. Its only a third of a quart I believe. I'll get it out when i can.
thanks again

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Chris
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82 300d euro