That bracket is a PIA to deal with so I can see why a mechanic would not reinstall it (not as bad as the one on the back of the IP tho) I would make sure I had one on any of my cars however.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

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