Great write up Doktor Bert, the rubber is just a vibration dampner. mounted solid "Might" cause some amount of noise transmitted into the cabin.

The later style coupler used on the W123 & W126 uses a larger rubber piece. YIKES!!!! It`s $85 .

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works