Gary, Noise is prevalent only on light acceleration. I don't know whether turning has any effect. I can also minimize the noise by moving the shift lever a bit. I'm thinking transmission mounts. We just did the engine mounts and I'll bet that the combination of new engine mounts and tired transmission mounts are causing something to be out of position, as you describe. Otherwise the transmission operates normally...a bit of flaring when its cold, but that's it. Oh, and by the way, I *just* did a transmission fluid and filter replacement. Lee '93 300D 2.5L 179K
_____ From: Gary Thompson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 4:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rhythmic noise coming from shift console, 93 300D Should be knock instead of know. Darned spell checker should know what I meant, not what I typed! On 12/1/05, Gary Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Lee, Does it do it less on coasting or acceleration? Turning right or left? I had a situation on my W123 where the transmission shift rod would know against the transmission housing due to missing bushings. Got worse when turning a sharp left turn and the rod was thrown against the tranny. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 12/1/05, Lee Levitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm getting a rhythmic noise coming from the shift console of my '93 300D. At first I thought it was a speedo cable noise but it's gotten louder and it's obviously coming from the console right around the shifter. I only get it on light acceleration from low speeds, but don't get it at idle, at constant speed or at full throttle. Any thoughts on what it could be? Thanks! Lee '93 300D 2.5L turbodiesel 179K
