Hit ManX..... No this isn't my first rodeo. I pulled the unit and opened it up, K1 pack was welded together and the K1 drum is black, band is burnt, the ravineau planetary gear set has thrust washers hanging out of it... It's done, I'm not a transmission man and fixing this one is well beyond my "pay grade"!!! Worst thing is I can tell that this trans has been rebuilt completely on the not too distant past. This is confirmed by one of the repair invoices that came with the car. I have full and complete records on it from day one, includeing all books and the window sticker. Last owner only had it for 6 months and had NO business owning a classic Benz. The 2 other owners spent an absolute fortune on this car!!!