I used spit.
On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 10:23 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:28:45 -0500 Benz Hogs
> wrote:
>
> > That's the general idea. Larry, did you try a bit of soapy water on
> > the bushing? That might help slide her in place.
>
> I used Vasoline petroleum jelly.
>
>
> Craig
On Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:28:45 -0500 Benz Hogs
wrote:
> That's the general idea. Larry, did you try a bit of soapy water on
> the bushing? That might help slide her in place.
I used Vasoline petroleum jelly.
Craig
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Also be certain that not part of the "tool" you are using is impeding the
bushing on the back side!
On Sun, Jul 14, 2013 at 8:28 PM, Benz Hogs wrote:
> That's the general idea. Larry, did you try a bit of soapy water on the
> bushing? That might help slide her in place.
>
>
> Luther KB5QHU
That's the general idea. Larry, did you try a bit of soapy water on the
bushing? That might help slide her in place.
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'98 ML320 "Max" (168,xxx mi)
On 7/10/2013 10:37 PM, OK Don wrote:
I actually found my shifter bushing installation tool while looking for a
I have one that I guess is the official tool it's a pair of long pliers you put
the bushing on one side, put it over the lever squeeze the pliers and it pops
right in, takes just a second to do.
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On Jul 10, 2013, at 10:37 PM, OK Don wrote:
> I actually found my shifter bush
It only works that way because you're up-side-down ;-)
The bushings were the same for the 107, 115,123,124,and 126, with minor
variations in the available space to work in
On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 6:59 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote:
> Actually meant to write, "without the special tool" I use a sc
Actually meant to write, "without the special tool" I use a screwdriver
and ordinary pliers from memory.
You have to put one side in and then squash up the other to get it to
pop in.
Hendrik
who is not the six million dollar man
On 12/07/13 07:58, Larry T wrote:
Wow Hendrik!! You must have fi
Wow Hendrik!! You must have fingers like steel traps!! Got some
Bionic parts in there, Huh?
Actually I replaced them on my W123 but I cannot remember how I actually
got it/them to pop into place Can't believe the W124 is
significantly worse than the W123? The ones on my 240D lasted m
I've always managed to get those suckers in without tools, fiddly but
doable.
Hendrik
whose plastic thingies are in good shape, last time I looked
On 10/07/13 21:10, Mitch Haley wrote:
Rick Knoble wrote:
On Jul 10, 2013, at 6:06 AM, "Larry T" wrote:
I must have missed the post describing t
Yes, that exactly. Good, no, great explanation.
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'98 ML320 "Max" (168,xxx mi)
On 7/10/2013 2:07 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Larry T wrote:
Thanks Luther -
The part about the PVC Cap is a little foggy but if I follow the
directions it will become clear when I t
Larry T wrote:
Thanks Luther -
The part about the PVC Cap is a little foggy but if I follow the
directions it will become clear when I try it
Goes on the far side of the linkage as a receptacle for the small end of the
bushing after it punches through. Same reason why one side of the
Thanks! I'll try Luther's method and am sure it will work perfectly.
Thanks again -
Larry
On 7/10/2013 11:07 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
I have a LOT of pliers of all types - hopefully I have one that will
fit
Thanks -
Larry
They are very difficult to put in with channellocks, Impossible b
Thanks Luther -
The part about the PVC Cap is a little foggy but if I follow the
directions it will become clear when I try it
Thanks again -
Larry
On 7/10/2013 7:15 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Larry T wrote:
I must have missed the post describing the tool.. can you repost it?
This
I have a LOT of pliers of all types - hopefully I have one that will fit
Thanks -
Larry
They are very difficult to put in with channellocks, Impossible by
hand. A bolt, stack of washers and a socket (pipe cap) as Luther
described works best. On the 107, I took off the trans arm to
fac
When I did this on my 83 300D the shifter itself was loose so I
took out the whole shifter and replaced the bushings in it and of
course the rod bushing on the end at the same time while it was
out of the car. Made it like new and no more noise. The one on
the transmission was the fun one for m
Rick Knoble wrote:
On Jul 10, 2013, at 6:06 AM, "Larry T" wrote:
I must have missed the post describing the tool.. can you repost it?
And, if you have extra money burning a hole in your pocket...
https://mercedessource.com/store/automatic-transmission-shift-rod-bushing-replacement-tool
On Jul 10, 2013, at 6:06 AM, "Larry T" wrote:
> I must have missed the post describing the tool.. can you repost it?
And, if you have extra money burning a hole in your pocket...
https://mercedessource.com/store/automatic-transmission-shift-rod-bushing-replacement-tool
Rick
Sent from my iPh
Larry T wrote:
I must have missed the post describing the tool.. can you repost it?
This one?
Mitch.
My version of that would be such:
(new modification for easier use)
2" 1/4-20 bolt
1" or 1-1/8" fender washer
1" PVC cap with hole drilled for 1/4 bolt
1/4-20 nut
Instructions:
place fender w
I must have missed the post describing the tool.. can you repost it?
Larry
On 7/9/2013 8:26 PM, Benz Hogs wrote:
If you have 17 or 18 inch forearms and hands that are similar to a 5'2
woman, yes. It's fairly tight above and beside the trans, so I would
plan for the tool.
Luther KB5QHU
I have a LOT of pliers of all types - hopefully I have one that will fit
Thanks -
Larry
On 7/9/2013 10:43 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
That Viton is stiff enough it would be VERY difficult to insert by
hand. Easy enough with pliers or channel-locks with a bit of silicone
grease, but I doubt
July 09, 2013 6:48 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing the Gearshift Lever Bushing 91 300D 2.5T S124
Even if you could do it from inside, I think it would be easier from under
the car - no seats, steering wheels, etc. in the way. They are at or near
the bottom of the tranny
; Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 6:48 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing the Gearshift Lever Bushing 91 300D 2.5T S124
>
> Even if you could do it from inside, I think it would be easier from under
> the car - no seats, steering wheels, etc. in the way
That Viton is stiff enough it would be VERY difficult to insert by
hand. Easy enough with pliers or channel-locks with a bit of silicone
grease, but I doubt an ordinary mortal could get them in with fingers.
Peter
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> Larry wrote:
>
> Hi Peter --
> Would you say it is impossible to force the bushings into the
> lever with my hand? Is it a "not enough silicone in the world"
> situation?
If it's like the W123, it requires a hardy squeeze with the pliers,
so I don't think an average fellow could do it with just
re-aft pivot of the shifter you
> have to open it up from the top anyway.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don
> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 6:48 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing
Below
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On Jul 9, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Larry T wrote:
> I need to replace subject bushing - can I do it fro above by removing the
> gear shift surround or must I work from below??
>
> any idea what section of the WSM I'd find this is?
>
> Thx
> Larryt
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The nylon bushing has to be compressed significantly to get into the hole
in the arm. I was not able to get them in with channel locks, though some
have been able to. I found that a home-made tool, as described by Luther,
works great!
On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 7:12 PM, Larry T wrote:
> Hi Peter --
Very true --
On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 7:49 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote:
>
> I agree if you are only replacing the grommets under the car. But if you
> also need to replace the bushings for the fore-aft pivot of the shifter you
> have to open it up from the top anyway.
>
>
--
OK Don
2013 F150, 19
: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 6:48 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Replacing the Gearshift Lever Bushing 91 300D 2.5T S124
Even if you could do it from inside, I think it would be easier from under
the car - no seats, steering wheels, etc. in the way. They are at or near
the bottom of
If you have 17 or 18 inch forearms and hands that are similar to a 5'2
woman, yes. It's fairly tight above and beside the trans, so I would
plan for the tool.
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'98 ML320 "Max" (168,xxx mi)
On 7/9/2013 7:12 PM, Larry T wrote:
Hi Peter --
Would you say it is i
Thanks Don!
;-)
Larry
On 7/9/2013 6:47 PM, OK Don wrote:
Even if you could do it from inside, I think it Thanks Don!would be easier from
under
the car - no seats, steering wheels, etc. in the way. They are at or near
the bottom of the tranny level, on the (cars) left side - just jack up the
p
Hi Peter --
Would you say it is impossible to force the bushings into the lever with
my hand? Is it a "not enough silicone in the world" situation?
Thanks -
Larry
On 7/9/2013 6:53 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Taking the shift lever out isn't a trivial exercise in a Benz.
Vastly easier from u
Taking the shift lever out isn't a trivial exercise in a Benz.
Vastly easier from underneath, although a lift REALLY helps so you can
get at the lever. You can press the bushing in with channel locks
easy enough if you have room to use them, which you don't on jackstands.
Peter
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Even if you could do it from inside, I think it would be easier from under
the car - no seats, steering wheels, etc. in the way. They are at or near
the bottom of the tranny level, on the (cars) left side - just jack up the
port side, and have at it.
The job is too simple to need the WSM :-)
On
Bummer! ;-)
Thanks -
Larry
On 7/9/2013 3:30 PM, Craig wrote:
On Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:19:58 -0400 Larry T wrote:
I need to replace subject bushing - can I do it fro above by removing
the gear shift surround or must I work from below??
If it's like a W123, you have to do it from below.
any
On Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:19:58 -0400 Larry T wrote:
> I need to replace subject bushing - can I do it fro above by removing
> the gear shift surround or must I work from below??
If it's like a W123, you have to do it from below.
> any idea what section of the WSM I'd find this is?
Don't know,
I need to replace subject bushing - can I do it fro above by removing
the gear shift surround or must I work from below??
any idea what section of the WSM I'd find this is?
Thx
Larryt
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