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Old 01-03-2006, 06:13 AM
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1991 300E transmission won't engage --- help

I apologize if it's a repost but I tried searching for a similar symptom and I found wealth of information about rebuilding 722.358 (just learned the code ) transmissions but not a particular problem which I'm experiencing.

Transmission in my car just gave up, first it was engaging slightly, the car would get into a gear after few seconds (it was talking its time) and move. Now it doesn't move at all regardless of being in D 3 2 or R. if I maintain 2000+ RPM then it would move probably few inches. It all happened within couple of days, I did notice a sharp sound even when the car was stationary in P or D, the sound would go away after a little while. Now I don't hear that sound anymore.

So my questions are: if the transmission is gone, or it can be one of the vacuum lines or a modulator? BTW I have checked the tranny fluid level/color which looks fine.

Few weeks ago I replaced the belt tensioner though, I wonder If I could have disconnected something while I took apart some pullies and fan clutch. TIA


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Old 01-03-2006, 06:46 PM
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Any comments would be appreciated ---- BUMP
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Old 01-03-2006, 07:10 PM
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As a rule, noises, especially "sharp" ones are not a sign of a healthy transmission.
You could have any number of problems, but they are not likely related to anything you did regarding the belt. I believe your car should still move, even with a broken/disconnected vacuum line. You probably would want to run a pressure check and/or pull the pan and have a look before yanking out the trans altogether.
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Thanks Fourings! I'll take out the oil pan and see what's going on. The thing is I didn't see it coming at all, I never abused it.
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Old 01-03-2006, 08:01 PM
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It sounds like a pressure relayed problem, plugged transmission filter or a failing transmission oil pump. A plugged filer will give a low oil pressure reading. I would remove the pan and filter, check for clutch and band debris in the filter and pan. If the filter is plugged changing it my buy some time.
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Thanks Fourings! I'll take out the oil pan and see what's going on. The thing is I didn't see it coming at all, I never abused it.
If the car has spent most of its life putzing around town, it has been abused. Check your owners manual.

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