240d manual trans or throttle problems? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ray m · #1 03-22-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by R Leo

Check the rubber throttle block that is located near the firewall, at the aft end of the throttle shaft. This part can appear intact but, in reality, has failed preventing the foot pedal from moving the IP's power arm to the full load position when you mash the throttle.

Get a helper to mash the throttle pedal and look under the hood to see if everything is moving as far as it is supposed to go. Also, use ATF or a light oil to lube the linkages; WD40 isn't really a suitable lubricant for this application.

Thanks I'll try that. hope it works. It looked intact the other day when i had to remove it to change glow plugs. I can tap on the pedal and it doesn't help. sometimes shifting up to 3rd helps.

R Leo · #2 03-22-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ray m

Thanks I'll try that. hope it works. It looked intact the other day when i had to remove it to change glow plugs. I can tap on the pedal and it doesn't help. sometimes shifting up to 3rd helps.

You can't really tell if it's defective unless you have someone mash the pedal and you look to see if the power lever is moving all the way to the full load position.

ray m · #3 03-25-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by R Leo

You can't really tell if it's defective unless you have someone mash the pedal and you look to see if the power lever is moving all the way to the full load position.

Thanks ray m

t walgamuth · #4 03-25-2007, 01:13 AM

i like to pop off the ball sockets and dap a little axle grease in there. it is a little stickier and hangs in there. do it once and never again usually.

tom w