Tranny had slight clunk when going in to reverse-now, no sound, but a longer time to engage

1995 MERCEDES BENZ 500SL
120,000 MILES
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SINGINGMERTZ
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Wondering what may cause this-tranny fluid? Reverse going out? Any adjustable bands? Time to get rid of it?
Aug 28, 2012 at 8:12 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Symptom indicates trans is on its way out. It could be the valve body and only a proper diagnosis would be able to tell you what is wrong.
Aug 28, 2012 at 9:33 PM
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