Weird drivetrain problem - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dawsonj3 · #1 09-12-2007, 10:30 PM

All,

When I put my car into neutral or park, the driveshaft is rocking back and forth under the car like its still partially in gear - anyone ever had this problem before? I'm taking it to the shop on Monday, but I don't want to buy another transmission if I can avoid it.

I drive an 83' 300D with 200,000 miles. The tranny flares badly on the 2-3 shift when cold, doesn't exhibit any flare when warm.

Any insight would be appreciated...

pawoSD · #2 09-12-2007, 10:43 PM

Completely normal. If by what you mean is when you rev the engine in neutral or park the shaft moves (or clunks) a bit...thats normal. The pressure in the transmission when the engine is rev'd make it do that. Ours do it too.

dawsonj3 · #3 09-13-2007, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by pawoSD

Completely normal. If by what you mean is when you rev the engine in neutral or park the shaft moves (or clunks) a bit...thats normal. The pressure in the transmission when the engine is rev'd make it do that. Ours do it too.

Actually, the engine is idling when this happens.

pawoSD · #4 09-13-2007, 09:36 AM

Huh....I haven't noticed it when idling, but I suppose it still could happen. Its not something to worry about as long as its still shifting and functioning properly....