1986 560SEL. When engaging reverse, theres a few seconds delay and a very hard slam into gear. All forward gears are fine and smooth shifting. I'm thinking reverse clutches are probabaly toast but wanted to toss it out there to the experts before I tear into it.
I'm going to sell it soon and don't want to get too much into it if its anything more, such as drums or brake bands needing replacement. I'll just throw another trans in if thats the case.

thanks

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

Good god, no replies.

Anyone got a clue? I may put a fresh set of mounts in it, the trans mount is definitly shot.

bump!

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

Reverse clutches are the MOST common failure of that & all 722.3 transmissions! Don't wait or you will need a new/different trans!

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Mine has the same symptoms. Apparently it's a common trait for this era and the age of the car.

In another car, not a Mercedes, I used a bottle of trans additive (I forget what brand) and within a week, it started working much more smoothly. I think it swells and reseals leaky gaskets and o-rings. I don't know how long those quick fixes last tho. I got rid of the car a few months later.

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are you using dino or synthetic fluid?ive found switching to a synthetic an easy cure for many tranny foibles.give it a little time to work.at least several weeks to a month

If a trans is on it's way, I've been able to buy time using Lucas trans fix in a bottle.. It's like motor honey for your transmission..get's the line pressure up add's friction modifiers to help the clutchs grab.prob. akin to type F fluid.

So if $$ is a bit of a concern at the present moment, this stuff will buy you some time.

Jonathan

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