240 shift boot availability - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 05-11-2013, 02:08 AM

I am looking on Pelican Parts for a new shift boot for my 240, and it seems that the only boots they have available are made of unobtanium. I would rather have one made of rubber like the one that came from the factory. Can anybody help?....Rich

DeliveryValve · #2 05-11-2013, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I am looking on Pelican Parts for a new shift boot for my 240, and it seems that the only boots they have available are made of unobtanium. I would rather have one made of rubber like the one that came from the factory. Can anybody help?....Rich

Not sure what you mean by unobtanium. I found it. Probably it's the leather kind.
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DeliveryValve · #3 05-12-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

Well, it's too late. If I don't like it, I will try to find a genuine one. I don't have an MB dealer anywhere near me. I may have to have my bro go and order it for me (his dealer is close bye), as I see him all the time....Rich

Pelican can get Geniune.....

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Originally Posted by DeliveryValve

Not sure what you mean by unobtanium. I found it. Probably it's the leather kind.
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ROLLGUY · #4 05-12-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliveryValve

Pelican can get Geniune.....

I know, but with the cost of the part ($13) plus shipping, it will probably cost about $20. Like I said in a previous post, I don't like to make special orders. I only like to order parts from PP that offer the free shipping. I don't remember ever placing an order for less than $75. Special orders have their own shipping, profit, tax (I am in the same state)etc.

Yumeko-chan · #5 05-13-2013, 02:01 AM

Disregard my earlier question, of course autos don't have the boot. I really shouldn't be posting on forums when I'm half-asleep

ROLLGUY · #6 05-22-2013, 11:45 AM

I got the boot the other day and installed it:

I have to say that I am very pleased with it so far. It exceeded my expectations (based on the previous posts). Although it feels a little stiff on cold mornings, I can't imagine the genuine MB part would feel any different. Bottom line: the $12 I paid for this boot is well worth it....Rich

phyxer · #7 05-11-2013, 07:51 AM

Just google the part number for it. 1232670097 You can get these in many places as they are the same that go in many other models.

ROLLGUY · #8 05-11-2013, 10:22 AM

I wonder why the part is not listed in the catalog under shift boot (for the 240)? I looked all over the online catalog and only found the aftermarket leather ones. Yes I found it by using the part number provided (1232670097). It still makes me wonder why that part number is not listed on the page with the other shift boots when "shift boot" is typed in the search box....Rich

ROLLGUY · #9 05-11-2013, 10:27 AM

I just found one on Amazon for $12 delivered. It is MTC brand, but I will try it and let everyone know if it is any good....Rich

Fattyman · #10 05-11-2013, 03:34 PM

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I just found one on Amazon for $12 delivered. It is MTC brand, but I will try it and let everyone know if it is any good....Rich

I got mine from Mercedes Classics in Irvine.
Genuine Mercedes from their restoration center.
I paid less than $25 shipped to my door if I remember correctly.

ROLLGUY · #11 05-12-2013, 01:00 AM

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I got mine from Mercedes Classics in Irvine.
Genuine Mercedes from their restoration center.
I paid less than $25 shipped to my door if I remember correctly.

The one from PP (genuine MB special order part) is only $13 plus shipping. I can't imagine shipping to be more than $12, so it sounds like you got the same deal. I don't like to order "special order" parts from PP, but DO order everything else, and especially like to get the parts that offer free shipping when ever possible. I would have liked to get a genuine part from Amazon, but only the MTC was available. I will let you all know how it looks when it arrives.

Shortsguy1 · #12 05-11-2013, 02:10 PM

The database of parts at PP is sometimes a little mixed up. I have the same problem finding parts as you on my 220D. I have sent PP emails about this, and they do fix the specific problem that I point out. But each time I am looking for parts, I find new errors. Hopefully one of the 5 new positions they are hiring will fix their parts database.

Yumeko-chan · #13 05-12-2013, 10:43 AM

The ones I'm seeing when I look up that part number say they're for the manual version. Would it work for an automatic too? It would have to, right?

whunter · #14 05-12-2013, 11:16 AM

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The ones I'm seeing when I look up that part number say they're for the manual version. Would it work for an automatic too? It would have to, right?

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Automatic transmission Lower dust boot MB# 1152670597
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Here is the manual transmission shift lever boot.
Manual transmission 240D Shifter Assembly rebuild?
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http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/335351-manual-transmission-shift-assembly-rebuild-video.html

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Air&Road · #15 05-22-2013, 01:31 PM

I bought one about a year ago, but I don't remember where I bought it. It was for my manual transmission 300E, but is exactly the same part. I have a couple of 240D parts cars, but I doubt that the boots are any good. I will try to remember to check.

If one of the boots is good, you can have it for the shipping cost.

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