My symptoms do sound like the TSB. However, on 2 occasions the transmission has slipped from drive into neutral (the shift lever remains in drive, of course), although on both occasions I was doing something stupid. Also, occasionally on a full throttle or kickdown change from 3rd to 2nd, the engine will spin all the way to the redline before 2nd engages with a clonk. I reckon this could be a sticking valve or a worn clutch pack. I think I will wait for the dealer diagnosis. For once the dealer seemed to know what he was talking about.

The new ETC retails at GBP541.65 including tax, although I can get a 10% discount.

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JJ Rodger
2013 G350 Bluetec
1999 SL 500
1993 E300 diesel T
1990 190