e220 problems

[marc124]

I have a e220 estate . Recent problems include noises below which I thought were exhaust rattles. Appears that was right, the rear box has severed from the pipe.

Now though the auto transmission is acting quirky. Can this be affected by the exhaust etc. Back pressure etc. Somebody mentioned lambda probe and catalytic convertor ect, but i am not sure.

I have just ordered a new back box from the local exhaust place. Will this olsve the problems with the auto box?

Does anyone know about such problems?

By the by, other probs- when I took off the oil filler cap when still idling there is a lot of spittnig oil and blowing out. Is this drastic or something to expect from a 145k car?

thanks fror any help

 

[colechelle]

oil being thrown off cam lobe i suspect, as for back box, its at the end of the system so shouldnt make any differnce, get the new box on and let us know if its cured!!!