Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: >> That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. > > Shoe Goo! Sounds similar to the OM617 linkage in my W116, Shoe Goo is what I used several years ago when that rubber piece broke off. Still holding up. Allan ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Shoe Goo! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-26 13:39, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: My 80 has the version with a level (lever?) on the valve cover that has an integrated piece of rubber (which was later moved to the firewall). That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Might have to enlist the 3D printer in a

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
There are at least three versions of the linkage on the 240D, and some of it is NLA. My 80 has the version with a level on the valve cover that has an integrated piece of rubber (which was later moved to the firewall). That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Might have to enlist the 3D

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Doesn't the W123 repair manual call out the adjustment procedure? RTFM (read the factory manual). On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 9:01 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all > wallowed out. I don't recall what

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all > wallowed out. I don't recall what I did to fix it. Wrap it in aluminum foil. Or beer can. The usual problem is the rubber doodad on the firewall, or the plastic bushing. Or, in my case, someone who cranked the stop

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all wallowed out. I don't recall what I did to fix it. -Curt On Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:43:19 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I would think clean and lube would be all that's needed, unless something's

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yes. Do not use lithium grease. On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 8:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > A drop of ATF is more than adequate for the throttle ball sockets. > > -D > > > On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I agree. Pop the

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Give me your VIN and I’ll look up the numbers. The ball sockets are still available fro the dealer, I believe. What other parts do you need? -D > On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:21 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on >

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
A drop of ATF is more than adequate for the throttle ball sockets. -D > On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > I agree. Pop the balls off the sockets, clean and lubricate and exercise the > linkages. Not sure if atf is the right stuff to use vs synthetic

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I agree. Pop the balls off the sockets, clean and lubricate and exercise the linkages. Not sure if atf is the right stuff to use vs synthetic grease that Mercedessource recommends. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would think clean

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I would think clean and lube would be all that's needed, unless something's broken or missing? Not sure what the best sources are for W123 parts these days. Allan Donald Snook via Mercedes writes: > Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on > eBay. But, I’m