[Spinedoc2304]

OK! How's everyone doing?

Today I picked up my 1991 300E from the transmission shop after having the trany remanufactered (every movable part was replaced). I lost reverse about a month ago which from everything I learned from the forum is a predictable problem for a car with 200K miles on it.

Driving home from the shop, I noticed that the car would shift into the next gear (first to second, second to third, etc.) at about 3000 RPM. Is this a little high? I would shift at a lower RPM if I ease off the gas pedal. The shifts in all gears are smooth but occur at this high RPM.

I'm bringing the car back on Monday. It's got a 2 year 24K mile warrenty on the work. What should I be asking them or looking for?



Thanks,

Nick

 

[cbc atl]

You can adjust it easy enough by turning the bowden cable adjustment a little bit. It is the plastic adjuster near the firewall attached to a cable that heads off toward the transmission.

Turn it about 90 degrees and test drive it. If it shifts over the (at about 3000 RPM) then turn it 180 degrees the other way. Adjust for your driving comfort.

 

[Spinedoc2304]

Thank you very much. I'll have them adjust it on Monday

 

[Inspector]

As above, less tension on the cable and it will upshift sooner.

How much was it if you don't mind me asking............?

 

[cbc atl]

Thank you very much. I'll have them adjust it on Monday

Just out of curiosity, why not just turn it yourself. I know you just paid quite a bit to have it fixed, but you will have to go back over there.

 

[Spinedoc2304]

Inspector, the total was $2509.97 for a complete manufacter and a new torque converter. 15 minutes before I went to pick it up, I checked they're website and they had a 10% off all transmission repair coupon on it. Saved me $250! $2259 total.

cbc, if you can tell me exactly where the bowden cable is on a 1991 300E or provide a picture or pdf file, I'd gladly do it tomorrow

Nick

 

[cbc atl]

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w12...5-adjust-your-transmission-2.html#post4195950

I can reach the adjustment nut and move it by hand. It is just behind the air filter housing on top of the intake next to the vacuum for the trans.

 

[Spinedoc2304]

Thanks!

I'll give it a shot tomorrow.

I really appreciate your help!

 

[cbc atl]

Sure, no problem man. Found another pic:

 

[Spinedoc2304]

Worked like a charm!
Just reached in, turned it about one full turn, and now the car shifts like a dream.
Thanks again, cbc

Next, adjusting the throttle cable and possibly changing out the fan clutch. I've got a slight overheating problem

Nick