the 83-85 380se should be the same? anyone know a place...may just rebuild the one I got

Great place to start to see if you really want to DIY. I love their "do or die" rebuild guide under total tech database. http://www.transonline.com/bottomFrameset.html

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The Golden Rule

1984 300SD (bought new, sold it in 1988, bought it back 13 yrs. later)

All of the parts necessary are probably available from fastlane.

I buy from the same source and they will send you real OE MB stuff. You should order a gasket set (would need trans number) three sets of clutch discs (126 272 06 25, 126 272 07 25, 126 272 09 25), a thrust bearing (126 272 22 62), a modified band (126 270 18 62) and a modified B2 servo piston (107 270 04 32).

The parts that aren't available from fastlane should be gotten at a MB dealer source.

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Steve Brotherton
Continental Imports
Gainesville FL
Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1
33 years MB technician

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