so i was looking under the hood just to make sure i don't see anything strange, of course i saw something strange. this plastic clip broke and the lever it was holding came off. not sure what its for. the car still runs fine. can i still buy a new clip to put it back ?

second pic: looks like a vacuum line is missing or is it supposed to be like that ? is that leak something to be concern about, yet ?

thanks !

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1982 240D 4spd 232k (deceased)

Can't help you with the broken piece but there is no vacuum line missing. That's the vent to atmosphere for the altitude compensator.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

The broken piece connects from the transmission vacuum modulator to the transmission- it supplies the correct amount of vacuum to the transmission so that it will shift differently at different RPMs. At idle, the valve will allow full vacuum to the transmission, and at redline it will supply no vacuum.

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Andrew

1989 Volvo 745- 202K

That part is for auto transmissions only...looks like your engine is a transplant. Pull it off and remove the rod.

Picture 2: That nipple is NOT supposed to have anything on it, it should be open to the atmosphere.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

i don't know if i should be happy that there's nothing broken or concern that the engine is a transplant. what does that mean anyways, that particular part broke once and was replaced with one from an automatic, 300d or auto 240d. does it affect my engine in anyway ?

what about the minor leak, normal ?

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1982 240D 4spd 232k (deceased)

Do you have a manual or automatic transmission?

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

manual 4 speed.

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1982 240D 4spd 232k (deceased)

OK, just confirming. As stated above, that linkage controls the vacuum valve for the automatic transmission modulator. You don't need it.

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

There are no anti rejection drugs for these transplants. Many older mercedes diesels have had other merecedes diesel engines installed over time.
They are a very expensive engine to rebuild is the usual reason. Another used donar engine is usually just a much cheaper alternative for many.

Nice catch- I didn't even see that.

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Andrew

1989 Volvo 745- 202K

Either the engine is a transplant. Or the transmission was converted from an automatic to a manual.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

On your 2nd photo, I was told this is normal, in fact looks just like mine. Has to do with IP and higher attititudes.

Is yours an auto, or manual.

bob
1981 240d

Third option, the IP could have been replaced with a used one from an auto car at a wrecking yard, since they are most common and perform identically on the fuel delivery end of things.

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Chris
64 190D R.I.P.
80 240D W/617 engine -for sale
82 240D -for sale

The truth is in the vin number.

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Palangi

2004 C240 Wagon 203.261 Baby Benz
2008 ML320 CDI Highway Cruiser
2006 Toyota Prius, Saving the Planet @ 48 mpg
2000 F-150, Destroying the Planet @ 20 mpg



TRUMP .......... WHITEHOUSE
HILLARY .........JAILHOUSE
BERNIE .......... NUTHOUSE
0BAMA .......... OUTHOUSE

just for my knowledge, what am i looking for in this VIN ?

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1982 240D 4spd 232k (deceased)