W220 juddering at low revs
08-31-2009, 11:39 AM
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W220 juddering at low revs
I have a 2003 s320cdi that has a tendancy to judder when under load at low revs (worst on a gentle incline at 1200rpm / 40mph). If you accelerate or slow down then noise disappears.
From reading various posts I believe this may be a problem with the torque converter. If so is it worth trying a gearbox fluid and filter change? atf spec, volume?
Also how difficult is it to replace the torque converter? Any special tools required?
From reading various posts I believe this may be a problem with the torque converter. If so is it worth trying a gearbox fluid and filter change? atf spec, volume?
Also how difficult is it to replace the torque converter? Any special tools required?
09-01-2009, 11:44 AM
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On reflection it is more of a rumbling sound than a judder, as though you were driving over a rumble strip.
I am going to change the gearbox fluid and filter to see if this helps.
I am going to change the gearbox fluid and filter to see if this helps.
