When I put my car in drive after a cold start my car takes an abnormally long amount of time to shift into gear. Then If I just try taking off and accelerating quickly the engine surges and shifts very late. If the engine is at proper operating temperature these issues seem to dissapear and shifting gereally seems to be fine. Something makes me think its an issue associated with the bowden cable, linkage, or perhaps the vaccuum going to the transmission but I honestly have no idea. What are your guys thoughts? Thanks for any info.

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1983 300SD White with Grey interior