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Old 02-01-2015, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by steeleygreg View Post
That bottom starter bracket bolt is not a big issue with the 240D with a 616 but a 617 is another issue from what I was told. One of my 240D's had that bracket secured with all bolts and on the second 240D the bracket was missing.
Why do you think that?? 616 and 617 starters are identical and interchangeable. Mercedes put that bracket there for a reason, i.e. to support the starter so it does not flop around. Without it, the front bushing will wear prematurely.
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