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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,719
Posted By danielevioli
Thanks for all the responses. The...

Thanks for all the responses.

The transmission is a 722.118.



With all due respect, there's a difference between being cheap and being wasteful. As you say, there's no magic wand. If...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2017, 03:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,719
Posted By danielevioli
Ok... so a little more back story. The...

Ok... so a little more back story. The tranmission fluid is black and smells burnt after a ride.

I didn't so much fiddle arbitrarily... when I first got it it would shift very late, but the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,224
Posted By danielevioli
Any info about this database? I'd like to know...

Any info about this database? I'd like to know more about the original specs for the car... would be very useful
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,719
Posted By danielevioli
I have a motorcycle and live in a city where...

I have a motorcycle and live in a city where Uber/Lyft can get me anywhere at reasonably cheap... so occasional down time isn't too much of a problem.. so long as it's reasonable. I would also like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,719
Posted By danielevioli
I drove it for thirty minutes then checked the...

I drove it for thirty minutes then checked the tranny fluid from dipstick with car running.. it was actually above the line.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,224
Posted By danielevioli
Yeah... seems strange.. rare model or modded over...

Yeah... seems strange.. rare model or modded over time? It doesn't just have a turbo.. it says 300d - turbo diesel on the back...

I'm going to drop it off at a trustworthy competent mechanic...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,719
Posted By danielevioli
Transmission is most surely shot. I've adjusted...

Transmission is most surely shot. I've adjusted the vacuum controls and even tampered with the modulator pressure. I got it shifting pretty acceptably. Then as I started driving it further it began...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,719
Posted By danielevioli
Should I save it or ditch it?

I recently signed up to post some questions about my new ride.. now.. before really reaching into my wallet to keep it on the road, I've been having existential types of doubts. This may be a long...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,224
Posted By danielevioli
Transmission swap options

I've decided i need to put in a different transmission. The car is an 81 300d, turbo diesel. The transmission is 722.118, and only vacuum controlled. I see conflicting information on the internet......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
I must admit though.. such a sudden and abrupt...

I must admit though.. such a sudden and abrupt change in trans pressure makes me believe that the clutches are fine.

I mean, it was working one way one moment, then after adjustments made to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
I solved and replied to the new thread I...

I solved and replied to the new thread I created.. i'll copy and paste here for record's stake..

"So last night I crawled underneath and adjusted the modulator, tightened it 1.5 turns, drove...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,667
Posted By danielevioli
So last night I crawled underneath and adjusted...

So last night I crawled underneath and adjusted the modulator, tightened it 1.5 turns, drove around, felt it shifted better immediately, so turned it another .75 turns, a little better... so today I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2017, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,667
Posted By danielevioli
Transmission Woes w123 300d

1981 300d turbo diesel, pre bowden cable.

I posted about this problem previously, but the situation has since developed and it was suggested that I start a new topic.

I purchased the car some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2017, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
Thanks for the quick replies, man, No, it is...

Thanks for the quick replies, man,

No, it is not shifting any differently with the modulator unplugged... it still slips/flares with 0 vacuum. Whether there is vacuum or no vacuum it's the same...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
I'll explain the whole situation clearly in a...

I'll explain the whole situation clearly in a single post.

My model transmission is pre-bowden cable.

I purchased the car some weeks ago, it had shifting issues due to vacuum leaks. It would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
Also... i had changed the engine oil before this...

Also... i had changed the engine oil before this started happening.. changed oil and filter... Dont think this would affect anything as damaged nothing..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
It may be relevant to note that when I took it...

It may be relevant to note that when I took it for a drive this morning it wasn't slipping.. then about 5 minutes into the drive it started slipping. Tested the vacuum hold on the modulator and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2017, 02:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
I unplugged it... still slips / shift early.

I unplugged it... still slips / shift early.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2017, 11:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
Thanks Tyl, that worked, and helped me understand...

Thanks Tyl, that worked, and helped me understand what was going on. After adjusting the VCV it seemed to shift much better, and drove it around fine for a few days.

Today, on the other hand, it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
My bad.. 1981 300D, I just bought it at super...

My bad.. 1981 300D, I just bought it at super cheap, looking to bring it back to life
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,559
Posted By danielevioli
More vacuum shifting stuff

Here's what I know...

My model has a super complicated system of shutoffs (EGR?) and stuff, and no bowden cable. I've bypassed everything I could and am trying to isolate the shifting issue...
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2017, 11:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By danielevioli
Stumped on dreaded auto trans shifting issue

Hey all,

New to the forums, first mercedes owner... Hi ya!

Picked up an 81 300D real cheap with some issues. I'm trying to work on the shifting. As soon as I picked it up it simply didn't shift...
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