yep, its definitely the tranny cooler, i had the radiator overhauled... they're replacing the tranny cooler core inside the radiator. yep, they can do that here.
the failure to start is leaning toward failing fuel pumps... had to strike the fuel pump a few times to get the car to start... big question is, are the pumps on their way out or are the relays more prone to failure?
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85 190E 2.3(SOLD)
86 230E (-->300D) sold
87 300D (-->300TD) sold
68 250S w/ a 615 and manual tranny (RIP)
87 300TD (SOLD)
95 S280 "The KRAKEN" (Turbo 2.9 602 transplant) traded
86 190E 2.3... current project