Bzoo -

I found the source for replacement levers - $179 for metal, $129 for plastic @ [ ESM Gear Selector Levers ]

I forgot to mention which vehicle I had to do this on. It was SWMBO's S500. I can hardly wait for my '01 CL55 to crap out (same shifter assy and weak plastic lever).

Just found another source for the lever on sale for $35:
[ #C101 2202679724 11mm 00-06 Mercedes Shifter Selector Lever W215 W220 CL500 CL55 AMG CL600 S350 S430 S500 S55 AMG S600 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 ]

And a how to video link for the S430 assembly [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsxUFVtdPHk&feature=player_embedded ]

Regards,
Kevin

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Stable (in order of acqusition):
'84 500SL, 280SEL (Euros)
'77 280SE. '90 560SEL
'79 450SEL 6.9,
'95 C280 (totalled by daughter 8/07)
'81 280SL (rescued) '88 300CE
'86 560SEC '95 C36
'01 CL55

DD's: '04 S500 4Matic (SWMBO)
'04 F150 Crew