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03-20-2008, 10:52 PM
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Help in identifying strange part
First, I want to say "Thanks" to the people who contribute to this forum. You have helped me learn so much about my new-to-me 300SDL, and I look forward to continuing the learning process.
Today, I was changing the oil for the first time since I purchased the car. When I removed the plastic cover from the bottom of the car, I found a curious part just hanging loose near the transmission cooler. Not sure what it is, but it the end is broken off. In it's current form, it's about 6" in length, with a hook at the end, the remainder being some sort of spring. I have attached a photo for you to look at. So, the questions are: 1. What is it? 2. Do I need it? 3. If I need it, where did it go and how do I get another? 
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03-20-2008, 10:54 PM
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that is the spring tensioner for the engine serpentine belt, it may be an old part from one that broke in the past, check and make sure yours is still there, will be in the front of the engine area attached to the belt tensioner, the spring will have a rubber sheath around it
mb part number: 603-993-27-10
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1967 250 S 1967 280SE 1968 250S 1971 280 SE 1973 220 1974 280 S 1975 450 SEL 1976 220 D 1979 300SD 1983 300 SD 1985 230 TE euro 1986 280SL 1986 500 SEL euro 1986 190E 2.3 1990 300 SE 2003 C230 K 2004 C230 K 1987 560SEL 1987 300SDL now in canada 2005 C230 1998 C43 AMG Sold to DON 1993 190E 2.6 300TD Former daily driver Totaled current: R320 CDI Ram 2500 Cummins Last edited by Carson357; 03-20-2008 at 11:03 PM.
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03-20-2008, 11:48 PM
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Nope, I don't have one, so this must have been the one being used. It did have some destroyed rubber surrounding it, but it was difficult to tell if it was supposed to have been around it or if it was just there as well.
I'll get a new one ordered tomorrow. In the mean time, will it hurt to drive without it, as long as the belt is tight?
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03-21-2008, 01:21 AM
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i would not drive it if possible, the belt could come off, also check the belt for damage as well. in my career i have seen 3 broken ones, i guess from fatigue. be ready for it to be a special order item, the last few i have needed took a few days to arrive.
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1967 250 S 1967 280SE 1968 250S 1971 280 SE 1973 220 1974 280 S 1975 450 SEL 1976 220 D 1979 300SD 1983 300 SD 1985 230 TE euro 1986 280SL 1986 500 SEL euro 1986 190E 2.3 1990 300 SE 2003 C230 K 2004 C230 K 1987 560SEL 1987 300SDL now in canada 2005 C230 1998 C43 AMG Sold to DON 1993 190E 2.6 300TD Former daily driver Totaled current: R320 CDI Ram 2500 Cummins
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03-21-2008, 04:05 PM
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1982 300TD 210K miles ("The Replacement" aka "The Anvil") - SOLD 1979 300SD 245K miles (never ending project) 2007 Pinarello F3:13 1995 Ducati 916 (SOLD, sniff) 1999 Ducati 900SSie (SOLD)
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