Hi everyone,

Was looking under my car and saw that my shift lever which attaches to the transmission housing is heavily rusted. It is also missing its bushing which is making the shifter very sloppy.

Here is a picture of the lever I am talking about:


The ************** guy is pointing to it with his pointer finger.

I haven't been able to find a source for these online. Does anyone know where a decent used one can be purchased? Or what the part # is?

Thanks in advance

I'd suggest posting in the used parts wanted and for sale section. Start the title with WTB W123 Auto Trans Shift Lever.

Good luck!!!

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Can't just buy the snap in bushing ? .

I no longer have the part #'s but these were cheap from the M-B Classic Center a couple years ago .

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1982 240D 408,XXX miles
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Have the bushings ordered, it is just that the lever itself is pretty rusty.

The lever is easy to remove, wire brush it or soak in diluted phosphoric acid or CLR etc....

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

Agree. No need to find a new lever, just rust treat it, paint it, etc. Push in bushings with it out of car, makes it easy...

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A dab of dish soap, silicone lube or a soak in hot water helps with bushing installation.

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Great tip guys.

Waiting for the bushings to arrive and then I will handle this project.

Nice little press you got there JHZR2

Skeppa,

I am pretty sure that my 83 240D needs exactly the same bushings, where did you order? I am in the process of moving and need to sell cars and this is the only things stopping it from being a good daily driver.
Thanks,
S

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I found the part #s for the bushings online and ordered from pelicanparts I believe. The local dealership may also have them at a reasonable price.

I ended up cleaning my lever and installing the bushings after. Worked well and saved me some $.

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