1984 190D auto trans problem, need help! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tangofox007 · #1 07-01-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bfrinkus1

I am concerned though that I have flaring AND hard shifts. Common sense (which may not be my best sense) says that making one better will by default make the other worse.

Agreed. It sound like it's time for a valve body tune up. You might want to take a look at some of the existing threads on that subject. Search for "superior shift kit" and "K2 (K-2) spring (kit)."

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Originally Posted by bfrinkus1

-normally launches in 2nd unless you press throttle all the way and it quickly and willingly jumps down into 1st.

Those of you who insist that all MB diesels always start in first gear are kindly invited to make note of the above statement.

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Originally Posted by pawoSD

It is not true that the diesels start off in 2nd (even if only briefly)

tbomachines · #2 07-01-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tangofox007

Those of you who insist that all MB diesels always start in first gear are kindly invited to make note of the above statement.

Mine launched in 2nd until I tuned it properly, it still does if you're even the least bit still rolling. I'm wondering if his will begin in 1st after the problems are tracked down.

Is there anything with the 190ds that is different?

I'm still learning much about these transmissions, the whole 2nd gear "debate" intrigues me.