Hello everyone,
I purchased my 68 280sl with a manual transmission two weeks ago. When I test drove it I immediately noticed the mid level whine after I shifted and while stepping on the gas. The noise goes away after you get up to full speed in each particular gear. and seems directly proportionate to the stress on the transmission after shifting. This was my first ride in one of these cars so I am not 100% certain how it should sound, but it reminded me of when I last drove a car from the 30's.
The noise is definitely noticeable. Even my sister-in law wondered how old the car was after shifting it. Any ideas if this could be the throw-out bearing or something else other than its been too long since I drove a car from the 60's?
Thanks
JohnK