1987 300D auto trans problem

[dlachance]

Hello -- I'm new to this forum, and I'm hoping someone will be able to give me some advice on a 1987 300D that I'm considering. The seller says that it will not move in forward or reverse, that it's as if the car is in neutral all the time. He says the problem is "a rubber torque absorber that connects the engine to the torque converter," and advises me that the transmission has to come out for it to be repaired. In my limited research on the subject, I can't find any reference to a "torque absorber." Is there such a thing? I don't believe he's talking about one of the flex joints on the driveshaft -- he's adamant that it's a connection between the engine and the torque converter. The car is three hours from me, and I haven't had a look at it yet. All good advice gratefully accepted!
Thanks,
Dave