Broken Throttle Part Question
 

On the 1987 300TD I just picked up, there's a part of the throttle that's broken. I thought I might describe it in hopes that someone can identify parts and help me figure out what needs to be done.

The throttle cable attaches to a triangular piece of metal. The "point" of the triangle where the cable attaches, including the guide, appears to be intact. But another point of the triangle is connected to a black piece of plastic which has broken off from something....but I'm having difficulty seeing from what.

What do I need to do to fix this? Trying to decide whether to tackle it myself or have my indie do it.

Thanks.

I assume this is not a common failure. Try the fellows in our parts section to try to get a good usable replacement part. It should be self changeable. It is a somewhat obscure part but our site sponsor has a good record of locating odd new parts as well. You could give them a try.

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here's a bunch of pics of my wagon

This one shows the throttle and bracket best...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e...925_090707.jpg

by the way... the vacuum and alda and wiring should be nearly identical to your other 124's... it was the same on my 93 300D...

Does this help? http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12264/Program/Engine/Cruise/30-561.pdf

page 14 has good pic of assembly.

Sixto
87 300D

Here's another image (last page) - http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/12264/Program/Maintenance/94_95/3022.pdf

Sixto
87 300D

Yes! See on p. 14, right above the number 2? Whatever that part is, that's what's broken.

The metal pivot? That's tough to break. Please post a photo!!

:batman:

Black plastic piece that's connected to it… That's what broke. I'll try to post a picture later.

Should be 603-072-06-01, current MSRP is $8. See attached screen shot.