My W126, 81 280se Euro, 4 speed manual trans, has a
problem shifting. The problem started fairly
abruptly a few weeks ago. It will shift thru all
4 gears with near normal shift lever effort
at low RPM, around 2000 rpm. At higher
engine speed like 4500 rpm significant shift lever
effort is required. The extra lever effort feels the same,
in 2nd 3rd and 4th gear which tells me it is not the tranny.

I believe the problem to be the clutch,
it chatters significantly starting out in 1st gear, and seems
to release rather near the floor.

I have had the Master and slave cylinders replaced.
that didn't help.

Any thoughts and suggestions greatly appreciated...
The car runs greeeaat and is in really beautiful condition
it is my baby...

Ron C.

81 280 se euro