Hi,

My 82 coupe has the fuel door with the finger indent to help open it. The rubber stopper that the door rests against to stop it in closed position is squashed pretty flat. Anyone else have one like this? Anyone come up with a good way to replace? Is it an available part?

Thanks!

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
1993 300SD (291k)
1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

A 123 987 24 40

MB calls it a rubber buffer. #23 in the image below:



5 A 123 630 03 21 REAR FENDER LEFT 001
5 A 123 630 04 21 REAR FENDER RIGHT 001
8 A 003 989 54 85 ADHESIVE TAPE 30X10X2000 NB
11 A 123 750 03 06 VALVE 001
14 N 912003 3004000 DUO CLIP 001
17 A 123 899 01 10 BRACKET TO FILLER CAP [002] 001
20 A 123 758 04 36 SPRING FUEL FILLER NECK FLAP [002] 001
23 A 123 987 24 40 RUBBER BUFFER 001

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7...144c3fc1dc.jpg

I bought a pack of the little rubber "feet" you can put on things that they sell at hobby stores. They have a sticky back. I think the pack cost about $2.

I stick one on the metal loop that held the buffer, and it wroks perfectly. So far I have had to replace it once or maybe twice in 3 years. I still have about 21 of them left, so I should be good for the better part of the next century

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Current Mercedes
1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT

I replaced mine not that long ago. Parts is definitely still available.

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79 MB 280 SEL Euro 133k
77 MB 450SL 154k
05 Mustang GT Vert (3) 104k
12 TSX Wagon Tech (66k) (192k)
06 Subaru Outback base (135k) 164k
16 Acura MDX (109k) 111k
18 Silverado 2500 LTZ Midnight (212) 56k
97 Ford Ranger 163k
11 RAV4 154k
01 Escape 173k
04 Honda Pilot 292k
1967 Mustang (Resto Project)
1968 Mustang (Parts Bin)
00 Ford Ranger 124k

Copy and paste the part number into FastLane..





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1985 300SD
1983 300D
1984 190D
2003 Volvo V70
2002 Honda Civic

https://www.boldegoist.com/

Is it also available for the w126? I've got the opposite problem; mine has actually absorbed something or another (spilled fuel? water in the air or rain? who knows) and over the years has swollen until the door doesn't close flat anymore.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL

^ Part #111 987 17 40, but don't know of it's availability.

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83 SD

84 CD

i got mine at the PNP, took a couple tries not to break of the retaining portion in the back. I wont say what I paid

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

Fastlane: BUFFER, FUEL DOOR
http://catalog.peachparts.com/item.wws?sku=1119871740







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ASE Master Mechanic
asemastermechanic@juno.com

Prototype R&D/testing:
Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
Automotive Technical Writer

1985 300SD
1983 300D
1984 190D
2003 Volvo V70
2002 Honda Civic

https://www.boldegoist.com/

I just picked up a brand spankin new Mercedes Benz OEM "rubber buffer" for my fuel door. Got it at my local, friendly and always helpful MB dealership. Cost a whopping 77 cents!
This is still a good part number, apparently...23 A 123 987 24 40 RUBBER BUFFER 001
Never ceases to amaze me how way more important, crucial parts are NLA, but you can have a new fuel door bumper for 77 cents! Go figure.