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03-18-2008, 06:49 PM
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Late gear change
Hi Folks,
I've a 1981 W123 240D. I have the following problems 1) Engine wont cut out when ignition turned off 2) Gear changes in this automatic are very late as In I have to go to almost 60 mph before she will kick into 3rd! I bought this can in the uk and had a friend drive it home. On route he got rear ended by a taxi. The taxi I am told came out the worst from the encounter! However, I am now wondering if it is worth the while restoring this car. The car has rust damage in the rear wheel arches, the insides of all 4 doors. Should I consider this one a donor? Photos available here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=30880&l=6dd60&id=713426429 
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03-18-2008, 07:20 PM
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1. Vacuum leaks. Pull the vac line at the shutoff valve on the IP and check it with a mighty vac.
2. If the car has a bowden cable you will want to adjust it.
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03-18-2008, 11:30 PM
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IIRC, the automatic is partly vacuum controlled, and less vacuum makes it shift later.
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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar. 83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles 08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles 88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress. 99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles.
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