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by tom.harding
Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 250 saloon auto transmissiion problem
Replies: 2
Views: 607

Re: 250 saloon auto transmission problem

Firstly, thanks for your suggestions. I drained the fluid (nice clean red colour) and removed the sump. No debris and the two filters looked fine. Also, very little on the magnet. Checked the downshift cam operation and it seemed fine. I replaced the sump and refilled with new fluid (Comma AQF). Did...
by tom.harding
Mon Mar 25, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: 250 saloon auto transmissiion problem
Replies: 2
Views: 607

250 saloon auto transmissiion problem

My 1968 250 saloon has developed an auto transmission problem, it will no longer change gear! Starting in D1 gives first only, D2 gives 2nd but it will never go into 3rd. Reverse is fine. The fluid level is correct and looks a clean pink colour. I tried adjusting the downshift cable with no effect. ...