M.B. DOC Thanks for the fast response. I rather suspected that it was the reverse bands from previous posts. I have made inquiries to have reverse bands replaced but everyone wants to go through total transmission. Cannot find independaant who works on trans. only sends out to trans shop. When I replace I plan on getting MB rebuilt and having independant R&R. DO YOU KNOW OF ANY SHOP WHO WILL/CAN REMOVE TRANS AND REPLACE REAR BANDS ONLY- -SINCE THEY ARE IN BACK WHAT WOULD BE A FAIR CHARGE. I had the trans removed and re-sealed last year. Thanks for any help from anyone either in the D.C. or S.C. area.