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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Shift Linkage - Automatik
my linkage is acting wierd, i think.............
i'v always needed to replace the "rubber bands" that hold it steady, but lately, its very movable, and it metalicly clicks into each position...............
so, i guess all i did is break the final rubber band?
or is everything about to fall apart, and i'v been lucky?
Please Advise..........  |
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jdc1244
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: Shift Linkage - Automatik
You need to replace the shifter bushings. It's DIY but very tough w/o a lift. With worn bushings it is possible the car will not go in to gear - from R to D, for example - and you'll be stuck in the middle of the street. |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Shift Linkage - Automatik
so the linkage's connection to each other breaks off, with bad bushings?
how much, at the dealer? a few bucks?
PLEASE GOD do not let my linkage stop working, somewhere!!!!!!! |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Shift Linkage - Automatik
i wonder if DieselGiant.com has a procedure for replacing them.......? |
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jdc1244
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: Shift Linkage - Automatik
The shifter bushings make sure the selector and gear are properly in place. It's not an overly expensive job - maybe $150 at an indy, p and l. More at a dealer, I suspect. Mercedessource sells the bushings and instructions in a kit. Bit again it's a PITA to get that those bushings on your back under the car - no leverage.  |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Shift Linkage - Automatik
i cant FIND a qualified mechanic, thats my problem.........
Lee County seems to just have sheissters........... |
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jdc1244
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: Shift Linkage - Automatik
The only good indys I know are in Hillsborough: A and J's in N Tampa and Ledbetters' at 301 and MLK.
fwiw I can recommend them as honest shops. A and J's would be cheaper. |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Shift Linkage - Automatik
but far far away
damm
honest and good IS what i'm looking for though, but jeez, theres got to be something around here............. |
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jdc1244
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: Shift Linkage - Automatik
True. Any other MB owners in your area you can ask? |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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maybe at BW......... |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Shift Linkage - Automatik
oh wait, duh, my brother had his injectors replaced somewhere, and the shocks too..........i'll have to ask him........we dont have contact that often.......he is a half brother, 6 months older.......u can imagine what stresses that brings up, being that his mom is the one who stole everything from my father.......damm divorces...... |
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jdc1244
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: Shift Linkage - Automatik
Well get a hold of him and see where he had that work done. |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: Shift Linkage - Automatik
yep, thats what i do, in the AM |
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