W124 E200 Gearbox

[Mubs90c]

Hi all, I am new to the forum so all this is new to me!

I have owned my 1995 E200 for almost two years now and it's been brilliant. Only one problem that's cropped up intermittently with the gearbox.

especially when cold, but sometimes when Hot the gears change with a 'thud' and sometimes takes forever to change.
she runs beautifully on Motorway trips.

Anyone had similar problems or anyone that can shed light on the problem?
All help appreciated.

 

[coupe deville]

*** *** 1995 MB 2.0

mmmmmmmmmm most peeps including me hide their reg ( paranoia or security, I'm not sure )

 

[SFS650C]

Have you checked your ATF level? Insufficient ATF will cause lethargic gear shifts too...

 

[Mubs90c]

I have checked first thing in the morning. The fluid was above the second line at the top of the stick. I was talking to a friend and he mentioned that it shoudnt be checked while cold. Is this correct.

Thanks for the response!

 

[steve333]

Maybe time for an atf/filter change if more than 40k since the last?

 

[MR-AUTOMATIC]

Always check the ATF with the engine running when cold it should be on the bottom line & when hot it will be on the top line

 

[MR-AUTOMATIC]

Do you have the 5spd 722.6 or the 4spd transmission fitted to your car ?

 

[GP801]

Do you have the 5spd 722.6 or the 4spd transmission fitted to your car ?

I thought all 124 200s were 4 speed. 5 speed was an option only with the 6 cylinder petrols

 

[grober]

http://www.w124performance.com/docs/...722_repair.pdf

http://www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/other/tranny_722_Mitchell.pdf


apart from internal gearbox problems there are two things that control shifts on that box the control cable tension and engine vacuum those 2 pdfs should tell about their adjustment and common faults.

 

[Mubs90c]

Thanks for the info!

I have a 4 speed auto, with 78,000 miles.

Will check it on Monday as i'm away for the weekend.

Ill keep you posted on how i get on.

 

[219]

*** *** 1995 MB 2.0

mmmmmmmmmm most peeps including me hide their reg ( paranoia or security, I'm not sure )

I never bother : there's a big plate on the front and back of every car displaying the registration mark for all the world to see .

 

[MR-AUTOMATIC]

The vacuum controls the shift quality & the cable is a pressure control cable which can make the shifts early or late