1999 e300td auto transmission problem

rockard

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Hello all im new to this and in need of some help please. i purchased my 99 e300td 3weeks ago and it has been running like new until 2 days ago.i pulled out of my drive and noticed a strange grinding from under car when put in drive,as i drove on abit further it went into 2nd and noise went and car carried on in all gears smoothly,until i came to a stop again.pulled over and put in N the grinding was there,put in reverse it stopped,put in P the noise again came back,i put in drive and it stopped noise until i pulled off and reached 2nd gear then it was fine.got to a transmission garage and they couldnt fit car in for a few days(busy)so left and as i got no further then 5miles up road,i was doing 30mph lost all gears,coasted off road parked up.turnt car off and started again,drove a short distance and lost gears again.had to be recovered.on draining fluid and removing the transmission pan i found lots of metal shavings but more concerning to me what looked like remains of a roller bearing!!about 11 of the rollers i managed to find.im gutted to say the least as i am on a short budget as i just purchased this car.can it be fixed or is my car doomed?hope you can shed some light on my problem please as its much needed.darren
 

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So sorry to hear about the car,,but welcome anyway,I would have a word wit MBS in Southampton,, the answer post here and are very good, SAM who works there will be on line today hopefully
 
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no joy with mb southampton yet,has anyone had a similiar problem like mine before?the noise is like a whineing/scrapeing when in P or N,put in gear and it stops it but doesnt feel right when driving off until you hit 2nd gear and it feels normal!!
 

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I would not drive it till it is sorted as you might be able to have it repaired instead of replaced. Hope this helps
 

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you need a gearbox, search for rob parker on ebay £250 should get you a box.
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oh dear,that bad isit? was hoping it wasnt going to be that serious. one other thing,like i said i purchased this car nearly 4 weeks ago,isit possible the fault was picked up or is it just one of those things?its a lovely motor,full service history but due new one soon,i have had an e class and c class mercs b4 which ive gota say had a few little probs,but for something as major as this to happen through normal driving is crazy.will think twice in future i think.thanx
 
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thanks malcom i hope they can help,will ring first thing.darren
 

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They will not break your bank either try and sleep if you can
 


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