1983 MB 300D Transmission issue going in Forward
 

Hi Guys,

My trusty 1983 Mercedes 300D with 195K has a transmission issue. I have owned the car since 1990 w/70K and it has been running great with a little help from my list 'Friends'.

My son uses the car mostly and on his way home from work last night he said it was hardly shifting gears. I checked it out this morning and reverse works fine but if I rev the engine in drive or low gear it moves slightly forward.

It was a little low on transmission fluid so I added 3/4 quart with no significant change. It is definitely due a transmission fluid and filter change so if that would help I can try that tomorrow.....thoughts? Also and probably more relevant the shifter has been a little sloppy the past 2 months, it has need a little coaxing to keep it in drive, it had a tenancy to drop down a gear.

Any suggestions or thoughts would be greatly appreciated as always.

Sincerely,

Bob