MBZ.Ian,
I am having the same exact problem with my 86 300e transmission. I spoke to my MB mechanic today, and he was not aware of the stiffer accumulator spring. Is this an MB replacement part? If so, do you by chance know the part number? Any help you can give is greatly appreciated.

Ken

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1987 300SDL
1989 300E
1986 300E
1981 300D
1983 240D

[This message has been edited by bigbenzman (edited 11-01-2000).]