W116, BENZ AID - COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Transmission Problems

I have a 1982 240d with an automatic transmission. When I am speeding up sometimes I have to lift up on the accelerator a little when so my transmission will shift into a differnt gear. This is only when I am going about 35 mph and less. Whan I am at higher speeds it works fine. If I dont liftup on the accelator the car will kind of jerk, and then the engine will get really loud. The transmission fluid and filt has not been changed for a wile so I am wondering if that is the problem or if it is worn out. Any information on what this could be and how to fix it would be great.

Chassis Model Number

W123

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

Swapping out a 1982 for an 1985 rear end

Hello, I have an 82 300td and I have a 85 parts car with a good drivetrain. Now, I ve heard that the 85 rear end gear ratio is 'better ' than the 82. Could anyone shed some light on this AND most imprtantly, Kent, if your reading this, does your axel repair manual go over this, if not could you give me some main tips??? Thanks so much. James

Chassis Model Number

W123

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

intermittent power loss 115 240d 1975

Hi- my 240d (manual transmission) has occasional fits of very poor acceleration. I can run 70mph easily on the highway, but at times when I move away from a stop sign, or start out up a hill, I can barely get the car to move away from a stop. I changed the pre -filter and main filter elements under the hood, have not changed the filter in the tank yet. Also, at times, maybe 5 to 10 seconds after startup, the engine will stall, even with the idle adjuster speed high. When this happens it seems I have to give additional throttle more than usual to increase engine speed.

Chassis Model Number

W115

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Diesel Engine Specific Aid

E300D intermittent hesitation/power loss

'98 300 E TD. Engine hesitation occurs intermittently. Can be very frustrating, leading to total loss of power. Happens at any speed and any RPM, but only happens under load. Burns perfectly clean & smooth, but hesitation is a big problem. Comes & goes w/o reason - might hesitate badly for 5 miles or for 1,000. Might happen every drive & repeatedly for 2 or 3 weeks, and then might run perfectly for next 2,000 miles. WTF?! Have checked for codes, good fuel flow, mass air, etc. Is confounding to all mechanics I've brought it to.

Chassis Model Number

W201

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Body and Interior Specific Aid

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