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I thought mine had a failing B2. Flaring 3-4 shift, it was in Fourth gear by 25mph. WOT was better. Downshifting was not a problem, it did that very well.
I did a little research on the shift points and where it should be shifting.
It took 6 1/2 turns of the Bowden adjusting nut in order to get it to shift at 4500 rpm at WOT. Now there is zero flare at any speed or any pedal pressure.I backed out the "T" adjuster on the vacuum modulator 1/2 turn. Smoother shifts.
The car feels a lot faster and much smoother.
Post adjustment. WOT. 1982 300 WOT after Bowden cable adjustment
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Hopefully this is not too recent a vintage Mercedes Benz for this group.
I'm looking at a 2011 diesel ML-350. It looks amazing and has less than 25,000 miles (40,000 km) on the odometer. As you'd guess the dealer wants a premium price.
My dilemma is the wide variety of reviews both on-line and in print. They are all over the map. Most seem to be angry at the high cost of the new vehicle but few seem to concentrate on any particular issues with the vehicle itself.
I'm a little wary of the new diesel technology (I also have a 2006 diesel Jetta) with it's urea tank. And the lack of a spare tire is a bit of a concern. The fit and finish of this car seem excellent and the dealer is offering a 1 year "warranty"
Now the questions! What is the repair record of this new breed of diesel? The myriad of on-board electronics is mind boggling. Is this another possible weak point for reliability issues?
Any other advice from real user experience would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick
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Well Rick, google away. Most of us came over on the Mayflower and will probably be of as much use as a dog poper scooper with a hole in it.
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Hopefully this is not too recent a vintage Mercedes Benz for this group.
I'm looking at a 2011 diesel ML-350. It looks amazing and has less than 25,000 miles (40,000 km) on the odometer. As you'd guess the dealer wants a premium price.
My dilemma is the wide variety of reviews both on-line and in print. They are all over the map. Most seem to be angry at the high cost of the new vehicle but few seem to concentrate on any particular issues with the vehicle itself.
I'm a little wary of the new diesel technology (I also have a 2006 diesel Jetta) with it's urea tank. And the lack of a spare tire is a bit of a concern. The fit and finish of this car seem excellent and the dealer is offering a 1 year "warranty"
Now the questions! What is the repair record of this new breed of diesel? The myriad of on-board electronics is mind boggling. Is this another possible weak point for reliability issues?
Any other advice from real user experience would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Rick
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