Hi everyone,

This is my first post. Thanks for reading!

I recently got a silver w116 300SD. 226000 miles. I now understand the mania of the forum members here for their cars-what a beautiful piece of automotive art the w116 and other 1 series cars are!

One issue popped up as I drove the car. The automatic transmission shift lever vibrates as the rpm of the engine increases especially over 1800. This is usually felt as the rpm approaches a shift to the next gear. The shifts themselves are smooth though. Also from 55-65 mph, there is again a highfrequency vibration or 'burring' of the shifter before this resolves at higher speeds.

The paperwork shows that recently the car was diagnosed with a broken drive shaft mount. Can this cause the above symptoms? Is it a transmission issue?

Thanks for your help.

Gavin

Shift lever bushings? Perform a search for "replacing shift lever bushings". Cured my buzzing!

John

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2002 F250 powerstroke with Plantdrive WVO conversion
1983 300SD 190K miles ,sold
2006 E320 CDI

Yep, you have bad shifter bushings.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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That makes sense. The shifter has a good amount of play in its well also.

Thanks a lot guys!

Gavin

The main cause it certainly a worn shift bushing. They feel wonderful once you replace them. However while your under there I would also check your other mounts (motor, trans, and driveshaft) which could cause excessive vibrations in the car as well.

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