Mister Millions
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Hello there everybody.
I have recently bought a 1983 230TE with 175000 miles (my first merc , The gearbox feels fine and smooth overall but has a few little quirks. When i pull away gently the car takes off in second gear, only when i boot it will it actually take off in first gear. Silly question, is this normal. The car has plenty of power to pull away in second, it just seems a bit odd. Also after running for a while the gearbox clunks when i change between reverse or drive..
If i floor the car there is a bit of a delay before it kicks down.. also odd..
The engine feels good but is smokes a little especially when revved hard or after being in traffic for a while and only when i first accelerate, it doesn't smoke continuously and the smoke is more white than blue. I understand the engine is old, just not sure if it needs a complete rebuild or something cheaper.
Any suggestions
Cheers
Maximilian
I have recently bought a 1983 230TE with 175000 miles (my first merc , The gearbox feels fine and smooth overall but has a few little quirks. When i pull away gently the car takes off in second gear, only when i boot it will it actually take off in first gear. Silly question, is this normal. The car has plenty of power to pull away in second, it just seems a bit odd. Also after running for a while the gearbox clunks when i change between reverse or drive..
If i floor the car there is a bit of a delay before it kicks down.. also odd..
The engine feels good but is smokes a little especially when revved hard or after being in traffic for a while and only when i first accelerate, it doesn't smoke continuously and the smoke is more white than blue. I understand the engine is old, just not sure if it needs a complete rebuild or something cheaper.
Any suggestions
Cheers
Maximilian