Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: tempur on May 28, 2008, 07:46:03

Title: 230sl autotran reluctant to catch at low speed
Post by: tempur on May 28, 2008, 07:46:03

My '65 230sl is demonstrating some unusual habits lately: when driving off, the engine seems hesitant to rev and proper acceleration only occurs once the vehicle is moving.  The engine otherwise is running smooth and the autotran is not giving any problems either.  Engine temperature doesn't seem to make any difference and the symptom appears to be the same in all drive selections (2,3 and 4).
I am asking for advice because I don't know where to start looking; is the auto gearbox to blame or should the engine be tuned?  The car only has 17K documented miles so wear seems to be out of the question.
Thanks,
Tempur
'65 230sl
'68 280se/c
'95 e280t

Title: Re: 230sl autotran reluctant to catch at low speed
Post by: 69280sl on May 28, 2008, 08:53:30

Tempur:
I can't offer any suggestions, although I'm sure others will come along who can, but I'm intrigued by "17K documented miles" on a 1965.

Can you share with us how the mileage is documented and history of the car.

If you wish to do so, its probably best to start a new thread.

Gus
1968 280sl

Title: Re: 230sl autotran reluctant to catch at low speed
Post by: tempur on May 28, 2008, 09:39:27

OK, will do.  I'll also post a few pictures so keep an eye out.

Title: Re: 230sl autotran reluctant to catch at low speed
Post by: ja17 on May 28, 2008, 20:45:51

Hello Tempur,

Start by checking the main fuel filter first! Even a low mileage car can suffer the ravages of long years of storage, like sediments and varnish in the fuel system.

Title: Re: 230sl autotran reluctant to catch at low speed
Post by: tempur on May 29, 2008, 00:52:48

Dear Gus,
I posted some pictures of my car in a new thread under 'general discussion'.  I would be interested to hear your comments.
Tempur.