exactly. i have mine backed way out so my engine/transmission are a little more responsive.

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• 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E *146,000 Miles*
• 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel Biodiesel *SOLD @ 346,000 Miles*
• 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel Biodiesel *SOLD @ 284,000 Miles*

SO, how does it shift now? At what speeds is the trans shifting?

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

it depends on how much throttle you give it.

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• 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E *146,000 Miles*
• 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD Turbo Diesel Biodiesel *SOLD @ 346,000 Miles*
• 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel Biodiesel *SOLD @ 284,000 Miles*

The question was for Advisorguy, but thanks anyway for the informative response.

BTW, have you checked your throttle linkage lately?

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

Exactly. PArt throttle: 1-2 shift - 15mph. 2-3 shift - 25-30mph. 3-4 shift - 40-45 mph. Full throttle takes it right to the markings on the speedometer.

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Sharing my partner's 2012 Forte 5dr SX til I find my next 123 or 126..
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Do I miss being a service advisor ???

Sounds perfect. Can you come do mine?

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Ginny in Denver-ish
78 300SD, 265K (mine)

Be there in a sec....

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Sharing my partner's 2012 Forte 5dr SX til I find my next 123 or 126..
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Do I miss being a service advisor ???

So I hurried home after work yesterday and immediately adjusted the bowden cable CCW a handful of turns. The results were fairly positive; shifts at 15 mph, 20-25 mph, and 35-40 mph. I did notice that the shifts were much harsher than before...vacuum? I think I'll turn it back CW a few time this evening and see if it evens things out.

My question is, how difficult is it to replace the bowden cable? Looks pretty straight forward from the engine side, but what about the end that connects to the trans? Is this something I can handle?

The threaded nylon bolt is snapped in half. I was able to adjust with needle nose pliers, but would like to have it replaced...

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)

Thanks for the info guys!

I adjusted the bolt 4 turns towards the drivers side and now it shifts great.
No more double shifting before 25.
Now it's 15 mph, 35 mph and 45 or so depending on the throttle.!

Thanks again!!!!
Ya'll rock!

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Ginny in Denver-ish
78 300SD, 265K (mine)

I like the firm shifts mine has. As I've stated before, firm shifts equal less clutch slippage equals longer life and less heat in the trans.

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Sharing my partner's 2012 Forte 5dr SX til I find my next 123 or 126..
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Do I miss being a service advisor ???

So, is my shifting bad now?
I'm not sure what you mean by the above. . .

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Ginny in Denver-ish
78 300SD, 265K (mine)

It all a matter of pressures, fluid dynamics and friction. Easier to think of a manual tranny and the clutch, pressure plate and flywheel to get the concept.

When you enage a clutch slowly, the car moves smoothly, no jerking, but at a price. You are wearing the clutch faster due to slippage. Fast clutch engaging, while not as smooth, has very little slippage. Slippage not only wears out the clutch, it also causes over heating, like when you rub your bare feet on the carpet. Your feet are slipping, but friction is also playing a factor.

If your car is performing how it should, no need to worry.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D