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Originally Posted by Bill '90 300E
Selector bushings? Not familiar. Sounds pretty simple, but big deal or not? Would selector bushings fail instantaneously as described? I'm trying to gather all the info I can so I can be as knowledgeable as possible when I'm discussing potential issues with a new tech. I've been blessed to have a trusted MB tech/friend since I've owned the car, but he is currently 200 miles away. Thanks for the input. Much appreciated...
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It is all guess work at the moment.
(Gear) Selector bushings might also be called linkage bushings. The gear selector in the cabin is part of a mechanical linkage that runs to the transmission. If the bushings are shot then this hydro-mechanical system gets confused.
This is a simple thing to see by looking and feeling.
Looking - feeling - measuring the fluid level (in accordance with the maintenance manual) are the first things to do.
Have a look under the car - you might find that the connection to the propshaft (flex disc) is broken - you just don't know until you go see.