124 300TE Reverse ?

[brucemillar]

Folks

I want to get my beloved 124 TE 4Matic Auto, back on the road. A winter project.

Need some help please.

When you put the car into reverse. There is an audible grating/metallic scraping sound. Like something is rubbing on the clutch or the flywheel. This happens with the car stationary in reverse gear. If I then reverse the car the sound remains the same but louder, it also adds a ticking when rolling backwards.

It is coming from the gearbox as I can hear it if I put my head next to the shifter or under the car.

Is this something that can be repaired in situ? or should I be looking for a re-con box. I believe that it is a standard gear box. The transfer box being bolted on.

 

[balge]

Sounds like B3 reversing drive bands gone, sure I saw a DIY somewhere, will have a look round

 

[brucemillar]

Sounds like B3 reversing drive bands gone, sure I saw a DIY somewhere, will have a look round

Balge. Many thanks for this. I appreciate the offer of help researching this.

Should you feel the need for a holiday in Kent let me know. I will get the wife and kids out of the Car Pit slide the 124 over it and your done.