W123 Gearbox linkage bushings and retaining clips

[Dan Dooling]

Hi guys
I need to replace the selector bushings and source new retaining clips out on my 1984 w123 manual 5 speed 300d.

can anyone suggest anywhere to get the parts please? A tried and tested place or somewhere in the uk that specialises in old merc parts?
Thanks

 

[star]

Tried Mercedes?

 

[Oldspanners]

Hi guys
I need to replace the selector bushings and source new retaining clips out on my 1984 w123 manual 5 speed 300d.

can anyone suggest anywhere to get the parts please? A tried and tested place or somewhere in the uk that specialises in old merc parts?
Thanks

He has an online shop in the USA. I have no experience of using it but he must source his parts from somewhere.
Good luck.

 

[rayhennig]

He has an online shop in the USA. I have no experience of using it but he must source his parts from somewhere.
Good luck.

Word has it that some of his supplies are from the likes of Febi and Meyle. And he's in the USA so import duty may be payable.

The OP should identify the parts needed from the EPC. Then ask one of the preferred MB dealers who supply by post. Or use Teile-Profis in Germany, as I do.

RayH

 

[Doug1234]

This USA based forum
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/

Link is to the diesel discussion page but go to main menu for the petrol cars etc and the ‘how to section’ .
The site is a goldmine of information but you need to use american phrases in your searches .. gas.. hood...trunk etc etc.

 

[Dan Dooling]

Thanks for the replies

has anybody got any experience of changing these linkage bushings on the manual?
Thanks

 

[mattkh]

Where in the country are you?

 

[rifiki]

try niemoller mercedes.de

 

[Dan Dooling]

Cheers
Guys

actually managed to get them from main dealer in the end.

 

[star]

Cheers
Guys

actually managed to get them from main dealer in the end.

Thought you would, purchased some last month.

 

[Dan Dooling]

Thought you would, purchased some last month.

was a testing experience though, took an age for them to work out what I wanted.

how easy are they to fit? Have you done the gear stick selector ones as well as the linkage rod?

 

[star]

Yes it is, at least you could explain/show what you wanted, couldn’t do that on the net.
The bushes are very tight, warming them makes fitting easier.