I am looking for the part # and name of the little white things in
the box on top of my valve cover on my 83 300 CD. I am hoping
replacing them will help my shifting problem. The problem I am
having is a lot of flare shifting from 2nd to 3rd. Also has that
clunk when it shifts from 2nd to 1st when I am coming to a stop.
No flare from 4th to 3rd, only 2nd 3rd. If I keep my foot down when
it flares it will clunk into 3rd. Thanks, Jason

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They control nothing but the EGR valve. If they leak, they
can adversely affect your vacuum and thus your shift quality.
I replaced mine, and it did nothing. Then I bypassed them,
and shifting improved.

Save your money and get rid of them.

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Bob
'82 300D Petrol B-G Metallic

For what it's worth, Diesel Giant has a DIY on these things. Bergsma at **************.com also has a kit, I think. My 85's have some other micro switch widget.

Good luck.

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