Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on July 16, 2004, 17:27:14

Title: clunk when shifting into second gear
Post by: n/a on July 16, 2004, 17:27:14

I recently bought a 1969 280SL 4 speed manual trans and I am IN LOVE with this car.......I have noticed a "clunk" when I am shifting into second gear although the transmission feels quite solid.....anyone ever experience this before?  Also what type of oil should I use (10-40?) the engine was rebuilt within the last 10K miles

Dan

Title: Re: clunk when shifting into second gear
Post by: n/a on July 16, 2004, 19:13:39

Your problem is worn synchro rings from gears 1->2. The synchros are designed to match the tranny shaft speeds (input/output) before the actual gears engage, this keeps things quiet. To repair this the transmission must be pulled apart and syncro ring(s) replaced. Not a small job, and might as well use a new clutch during re-installation.

Mike McMahon, Baltimore MD
1970 280SL 4-speed manual
olive green ext, bamboo int

Title: Re: clunk when shifting into second gear
Post by: erickmarciano on July 17, 2004, 09:08:52

what do the syncros cost?since I will be changing my clutch and reseal my trany is this a hard job ?one hour more???

1971 280sl
1962 VW
1954 Allstate vespa
1958 gs150 vespa
1962 gs160 vespa

Title: Re: clunk when shifting into second gear
Post by: graphic66 on July 17, 2004, 10:47:35

I think the standard transmission in a 113 used automatic transmission fluid

Title: Re: clunk when shifting into second gear
Post by: n/a on July 17, 2004, 15:59:17

Mike...I think your right in reference to the synchro ring being the problems.....seem logical based on what is happening when I let the clutch out .......so here is the question.......anyone have a ballpark $$$ amount on how much it is going to cost to get the synchro rings repaired / replaced and a new clutch?  That ain't something I can do myself....

Dan

Title: Re: clunk when shifting into second gear
Post by: hauser on July 17, 2004, 16:33:58

Dan call Pacific Motors and talk with Harry Hayashi. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to the W113. He's somewhere near San Francisco. 415-861-1013 This would be a great contact on the west coast.

1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

Title: Re: clunk when shifting into second gear
Post by: erickmarciano on July 18, 2004, 18:31:07

what do the syncros cost?since I will be changing my clutch and reseal my trany is this a hard job ?one or 2 hours more???

1971 280sl
1962 VW
1954 Allstate vespa
1958 gs150 vespa
1962 gs160 vespa