1986 420 Sl

[boatbroke]

I have a 1986 420SL purchased new from Mercedes, Ureo, Gray Market whatever, Legaly converted to US spects, Having trouble with shifting, shifting erraticlty. Any ideas on where to start to correct the problem, Thanks

[Logerhead]

THis a hard model to find info on. I just bought a 1987 420SL. Loved it for the euro look. Have spent about 30 hrs on internet, most luck has been from europe. I will get you a Russian website to research by vin #. Also try www.Benzworld.org .

[page62]

Start by checking for vacuum leaks, especially the vacuum line that runs to the transmission modulator.

[cbdo]

Echo the same, if you've already checked the tranny fluid and found it at the correct level. IIRC, there's also a filter in the tranny that needs occasional changing.

Cool car--there can't be more than a handful of those in the US! Pix on the BB?