W126, Suspension & Driveline

1986 300SDL tranny not shifting ??

the car has sat for 3 months. when I took it for a ride today the tranny wouldnt shift out of 1st gear. It has always shifted fine untill now. the fluid was low so I topped it off with no change. were do I start ?

Chassis Model Number

W126

Forums

Transmission / Suspension Specific Aid

'83 300SD Oil pressure - slow and low

I have an '83 300SD and when starting cold, it takes some time (5-10 seconds) to make oil pressure. I recently changed oil weight as winter is upon us. I'm using 5w40 now, and at a warm idle it makes just a little over 2 bars. I assume the gauge is measuring bars. When I was using 15w40 it made slightly under 3 bars when warm. The gauge is completely pegged when this engine has any throttle. According to the Mercedes manual this weight oil is appropriate for the temperature range in my area. It is ranging from about -5 at night to high 20's in the day.

Chassis Model Number

W126

Forums

Diesel Engine Specific Aid

$78.50

Early 201 Front Strut - made by Meyle

Fits 190E 2.3 and 2.6 and 190D 2.2 from 1984-1986 and from 1988 to 1993

$46.50

201 Chassis Center Drag Link

Fits all 190E 2.3 and 2.6, 190D 202 and 2.5, from 1984 to 1993

Santa and His Reindeer

Read more about Santa and His Reindeer

$188.50

OM 617 Turbo Diesel 65 Amp Rebuilt Alternator - NO Core Charge - Yeah!

High amp performance by AC Delco. Fits 1981 to 1985 5 Cylinder Turbo Diesels 300D 300CD 300TD 300SD, and 1982-83 240D.

$68.95

V8 116, Turbo 123, Early 126 Radiator Expansion Tank w/ Plug Preinstalled and CAP

450SE 450SEL 300SD 300DT 300CDT and 300TDT 380SE/L to 1984

Firewall insulation pad replacement

1991 560 SEL - I have the engine out and would like to replace the firewall pad but the 4 pieces that comprise it cost a total of $970 from dealer! I've checked Dynamat but would rather get an OEM replacement. Dealer said that the padding glues onto firewall, I also heard that the padding is held on by rivets & screws....any advice?

Thanks