Hey Max -
I am finding out exactly what you describe about the difficulty in getting a
good reading! The service advisor suggested checking it in Neutral instead
of park - still high by my method.
Took it to the dealer with the banging going all the way - until we're a
mile from the dealer and,....it stops!! Absolutely as silent as usual when
driving. Couldn't believe it.
But we went to the dealer anyway for a check-over - after 30 min in the shop
the mechanic said he removed a quart of ATF and then refilled the tranny -
until virtually all of the quart removed had been replaced with fresh. As
far as the noise I heard - they said the motor mount had completely
collapsed and allowed the engine to tap the exhaust when driving. So
tomorrow I'll replace the drivers MM and we'll see.
But I'm still baffled by my difficulty in getting an accurate ATF level -
seems like such a simple task - never had a problem in the past. It's
comforting to know you had a similar problem. (misery loves comfort).
BTW, I did check it the way you suggested - checked both in Park and N.
Oh well, as long as I know what's needed.
Thx -
LarryT
91 300D
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accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the
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From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310"
<meade.m.dil...@navy.mil>
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:55 PM
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D
It's not easy to get an accurate reading. I was convinced that my
tranny was overfilled, took it to my Indie's garage and they said the
level was correct. I measured it again and still found it to be
overfilled, maybe 1/2 inch above the top line. It never made any noise.
Be sure you have the car parked, engine at idle. Run the shift lever
slowly through all positions, then return to park and check the fluid
level.
Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:00 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] 300D
Hi All -
After thinking my local dealer had done a good job, today I get a call
from my wife telling me the car is making a noise. Only starts when
above ~20mph and only gets louder with speed - not faster (the noise).
All gauges are in normal ranges. No lights.
She pulls up at home and I hear little when idling , see nothing in the
engine compartment so I check the ATF level - it's waaay high. Probably
2" above the normal lines. This after my wife drove home approx 20 mi.
So I know it was fully warmed up.
Tried to call the dealer but my service advisor was at lunch - I want to
get on record something's not right & I suspect they overfilled the
tranny. I haven't removed the excess ATF yet - in case they want to
tow it in and check it out. But I'm worried because the tranny was in
such great condition before this.
Are the W124 trannies are suseptible to damage from overfilling as
others?
Any comments?
Thx
LarryT
'91 300D 2.5
Does your business accept or need to
accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the
best rates & 0% Interest Business loans.
Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706
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