#1 reason for ATF..... needle bearings on gear shafts wont get properly lubed by 80-90wt. gear oil. Btw, MB has been using ATF in manual trannies all the way back to the 1960's - or as long as i can remember.
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'80 300SD/ w116
'79 240D 4-spd
'71 750cc Guzzi
previously owned:
'83 240D 4-spd
'77 280SEL 4-spd
'74 280/8
'72 250/8
'65 220Sb 4-spd
'63 220Sb 4-spd
'63 190c 4-spd
'61 220Sb 4-spd
'60 190b 4-spd
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