auto transmission noise

[al11]

My automatic 280 sl has made off and on, for the last week , a funny noise from the shifter area similar to something being dragged under the car . Does anyone know what the reason is?

[rwmastel]

Perhaps you're ragging something under the car!     Did you check?

 - Does this happen in any forward gear?  (Try manually selecting them on your next drive.)
 - Does this happen in reverse?
 - Does this happen at any particular speed range, regardless of gear?
 - Does this happen when engine is under load (accelerating)?
 - Does this happen when engine is not under load (coasting)?

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

[mdsalemi]

quote:Originally posted by al11

My automatic 280 sl has made off and on, for the last week , a funny noise from the shifter area similar to something being dragged under the car . Does anyone know what the reason is?

Al11,

Hving been through a disastrous, and expensive issue with the transmission and drive shaft that began with "funny noises" I suggest you get this car up on a lift ASAP and check out all transmission mounts, all bolts on the drive shaft and everything in and around this area.

Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red w/Black Leather
Restored