This morning without warning I got in my car and pushed the gas. The engine reved and the car barely moved. It is like this in first gear only.

At some points (mainly when shifting up or down from or to first gear) it holds just fine. This makes me think it is related to something having to do with a holding member or a gear switching device.

It also makes a pulsating whooping noise that matches the speed of the car. It has been doing this for about 3 years or more (in first gear only).

If my trany is screwed any ideas how i can force it into second gear, so i can get to work etc. until i have the time to install another transmission.

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1984 300D / The only Benz I have

Completed weekend projects

1. R/R front crankshaft seal
2. R/R nearly the whole vacuum system
3. Converted to WVO www.greasemachine.com
4. Upgraded to electric power locks
5. Upgraded and rewired stereo/amp/speakers
6. Installed 2.88 differential

I'm pretty sure B2 is the band engaged in first gear. Search for B2 piston there is an upgrade piston. The old ones cause a delay engaging in forward gear. Maybe it is now totally gone. Phil can get you what you need.

Yup, sounds like a B2 piston failure. Do a search and you'll find a boat full of info.

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-Randy Wakefield

1969 220D 4 speed (parts car)
1976 280C
1976 280S
1981 240D 4 speed (parts car)
1982 300D
1983 300TD (Ivory)
1983 300TD (gold)
1985 300TD (gray)
1987 190D 2.5
1970 280SEL (sold)
1977 240D 4 speed (sold)
1974 280 (rusted to death)
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1927 Chevy 4 door sedan
1938 Chevy 2 door sedan
1950 Willys Jeepster
1955 Studebaker President 4 door
1977 Ford F250
1979 Glastron 17'
1948 John Deere A
1960 John Deere 2010
1979 Satoh S650G
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2000 Bichon (Doby)

I did a search a few hours ago and did come across a lot of B2 posts. I ordered parts for next day delivery. God i hope my car can make it to work and back until the part comes in.

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1984 300D / The only Benz I have

Completed weekend projects

1. R/R front crankshaft seal
2. R/R nearly the whole vacuum system
3. Converted to WVO www.greasemachine.com
4. Upgraded to electric power locks
5. Upgraded and rewired stereo/amp/speakers
6. Installed 2.88 differential