[MBZ] '83 300SD transmission

[Luther Gulseth]

any ideas on this problem????

Luther


Luther Gulseth <luther at gulseth.net> said:

> 
> 
> My mechanic has another '83 300SD at his shop (almost a twin to mine-dark 
> brown leather instead of my palomino) that blew about 1.5 qts of 
transmission 
> fluid out the vent the other day.  Fluid is not burnt, and the transmission 
> still shifts fine.  Car was being used for errands, running about 5-15 
miles 
> at a time during the day.  Engine coolant was at normal temp.  Any one have 
> ideas about what might have happened?  My mechanic is wondering if there is 
> ever a problem with the trans fluid cooler collapsing and causing a 
pressure 
> buildup.  What other things might have happened?  TIA all.
> 




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Luther   KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix)
'82 300CD (160kmi)
'82 300D  (74kmi needs block or engine)