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Ramesh · 02-22-2005, 10:08 AM

Hi there,

Yes I had the same problems. I also felt a big jerk (or kick) when it changed from gear 2 to gear 3. In additon to these I also had regular transmission fluid leak. Check under the car and see if you can find drops of red fluid. After several transmission fluid changes, I was warned that the transmission can break down right in the middle of the highway. It happened in one of my earlier Dodge Aries car. So I put a rebuilt transmission for 3K. The late shift is gone, but I still feel a light kick when it changes gears. Hope this helps.

Yours,

Ramesh.

02-22-2005, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ramesh BenzWorld Member Date registered: Apr 2003 Vehicle: 1990 Mercedes 560SEL Location: Baltimore Posts: 304	re: 87 300SDL Late Shift, Loss of Power Hi there, Yes I had the same problems. I also felt a big jerk (or kick) when it changed from gear 2 to gear 3. In additon to these I also had regular transmission fluid leak. Check under the car and see if you can find drops of red fluid. After several transmission fluid changes, I was warned that the transmission can break down right in the middle of the highway. It happened in one of my earlier Dodge Aries car. So I put a rebuilt transmission for 3K. The late shift is gone, but I still feel a light kick when it changes gears. Hope this helps. Yours, Ramesh.