I need to change my Rack Damper Pin in my 85 300TD. I attempted it once but wasn't sure what I was doing. However by loosening the pin the car idled better. Any help is appreciated.

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85 300TDT 456,000 orig. miles

Loosen the locknut, remove the "pin" and locknut, move the locknut to the new pin and screw it back in. With the engine hot, screw it in until the car idles smoothly and then tighten the locknut back down.

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Jim

Is the rack damper pin available as a separate part? If so, what is the part number?

Regards,
R Leo

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

Look for keyword governor for your car in FastLane.

Sixto
91 300SE
87 300SDL
83 300SD ... any takers at $1100?

Sixto,

Is the rack damper screw what is called the 'governor idle adj pin' in Fastlane?

P E H

It sure is.

The gold colored ones have a much stiffer spring than the silver colored ones.

My rack damper pin has an o-ring that goes on the pin between the locknut and the IP case.

Sixto
91 300SE
87 300SDL
83 300SD ... any takers at $1100?