My Superior Shift Kit thread (W124 300DT)

[sixto]

Originally Posted by bob_98sr5

Ok, after re-studying the heck out of the schematics, I took off the valve body ...

Do you have to take off the valve body to do this work? I thought you could get to all the springs without removing the valve body.

Sixto
87 300D

[81300sd]

If you do the entire kit you have to pull the valve body. Don't be afraid of doing that though. Pay attention and take your time it will be easy. You can do K1 and K2 with the valve body on.


Bob I will add to your reconditioning thread if I see anything needed. I have rebuilt 2 of these transmissions in the last 4 months including superior kits so I got a pretty fresh picture of it all.

[diesel_fan]

Thanks, Bob!
Will do.

[shingleback]

Originally Posted by tangofox007

The kit is available on eBay for $49.95, less the 25% Livesearch rebate, if anyone is interested. That brings it to a bit under $43 delivered.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320185221084&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=

I found the kit, but how do I get this 'Livesearch rebate" of 25%?

[sixto]

Bob, I have to press because I haven't seen a response. The K1 kit you got form MB had plastic parts that hold coaxial springs. There are no such parts in the Superior kit but it claims to have all the parts needed to improve shifts. Do you have to separate and reuse the plastic K1 spring retainer when installing the Suprerior kit or does the Superior kit rely on an intact factory K1 kit?

Thanks,
Sixto
87 300D

[81300sd]

There is two different options for the k1, first is normal firm shift you just replace the end spring in K1. The other option is for firmer shifts you replace the entire springtrain including the spring retainer with a single spring(this is what I did)

[bob_98sr5]

six,

sorry, i mustve missed your reply. yes, what 81 said. i have a built K1 oem kit that i said i'd send to you if you want it. i can send you the stacked shift springs if you'd like too. just email me your address again if you want them all.

bob

[jfowler]

Bob, have you checked the vacuum signal going to your transmission? After reading your blog I wondered if you hadn't turned the blead off valve adjuster too much.

-Jeb

[bob_98sr5]

jfowler,

yes, you are definitely right. i am sure I did and i am going to do some vac tests this weekend. I have to find my vac pressure gauge in my garage---been meaning to do that for a few weeks now.

[tangofox007]

Originally Posted by bob_98sr5

Here are the docs. 2 of them are on 11 x 17 paper.

Did those four pages come with your kit? I just received my kit in the mail; the only instructions that were included was the page on "stacked 2-3 shifts."

As I had everything disassembled and ready to go back together, the lack of instructions is more than a little irritating. If I could only read the fine print of the bottom of the fourth page, I might be good to go.

[bob_98sr5]

Tango,

there were 2 docs only, both double sided.

Check your email.

Bob

[CBase]

Does any one have the instructions scanned in their computer that they could e mail me. There was only one page in the box.

Thanks

[bob_98sr5]

Originally Posted by CBase

Does any one have the instructions scanned in their computer that they could e mail me. There was only one page in the box.

Thanks

chris,

you might have received the updated 722.3 page. i rec'd a page when i called because i was confused about the 2 or 3 train thing w/ the K1 and K2

bob

[CBase]

Anyone have pics of the valve body out of the car? I am going to do this job this weekend and try to do the whole kit. And if you take out the valve body out of the car do you have to separate it and risk the steel ball falling out or can you leave it together. Are the halves held together by screws?

Thanks

[bob_98sr5]

chris,

read this: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1789037#post1789037

good info for you with additional links.

bob