Hello Carrameow

I am not happy with my manual transmition too. I drive W124 230E. Please let us know how you were able to solve your problems. If anyone has a knowledge on this issue please help.

Here is what is wrong with my transmition:
1) when the car is cold it is hard(have to apply force) to shift to 1st and 2nd gear.
2) sometimes the car shakes crazy when starting from 1st gear.
3) I can depress the clutch pedal 1/4 way and start from stop. This is a problem because I have to release the pedal very slowly in order not to cause fast engagement.
4) new engine mounts did not solve any problems shown above.

Hurshi

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