I have a 1983 300D that I have been driving trouble free for two years. I bought it with 247k onit and it now has 264k. The PO had the trans rebuilt at 215k. The fluid level is fine. The problem is this. When I start from a stop and give any more than just a little pedal, it seems to slip for about two seconds then goes. After that all shifts and downshifts are fine. I can hear a smooth like spinning sound from the transmission area when it is slipping then it seems to catch and go fine. Any ideas?
Thanks

Does the fluid smell burned?

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RRGrassi


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No, it does not.

Could be a B2 piston. I wonder if during the rebuild they installed an improved unit or reused the old style.

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1983 123.133 California
- GreaseCar Veg System

If it was worn clutches it would slip at higher rpm when the engine is developing peak power.

Sounds like a sticky b2 piston. Probably old style not updated.

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81 300SD daily driver/project
86 420SEL (sold)
85 380SE(in the graveyard)

I'm going to have an Indy look at it Friday. I'll post the results.
Thanks