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09-07-2012, 06:33 PM
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Shifter Boot for 240D and other Manual transmission shifters
I replaced the Shifter Boot on our 80 240D. the original had seen it`s last days. the new one got is like a piece of stiff plastic, I thought it should be some sort of soft rubber.I get the boot on the shifter and under the edge of the plastic piece that holds it in, but when it`s cold it won`t stay tucked under the edge and comes out.
I was looking in CL last night and saw this 83 240D with this nifty Shift Boot. I would like to know what it might have come off of. 1983 Merceds Benz 240D Diesel - 4sp manual trans.  Anyone have a clue what it could have been made for? Looks classy like it was made for the 240D. Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works 
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09-07-2012, 06:54 PM
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Yah, thats a nice boot, you don't see too many wood consoles on the manual 240s either.
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 1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
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09-07-2012, 06:56 PM
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My Bro in Law has an 82, and it has the would shifter console. my 80 has the black plastic piece. yeah that is a nice boot.
Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works
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09-07-2012, 07:01 PM
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It looks like the shift boot of my 1990 Mitsubishi Galant. Years - now decades ago, you could get a generic shift boot that looked like that at any auto parts store.
Available in straight - And angled - Sixto 87 300D
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09-07-2012, 07:57 PM
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lol, Just bought one of those universal shifters boots for my Toyota project!
seriously, just left the ebay sales page and clicked over to peachparts! small world.
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09-07-2012, 09:27 PM
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Looks like the shift boot off of an early Mk2 VW.
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09-07-2012, 09:55 PM
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Shift boot looks very 80's
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09-07-2012, 10:34 PM
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My boot is so stiff it pulls loose the wood trim piece.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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09-07-2012, 10:53 PM
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OEM boots are not stiff. If you want to keep it original use order # 1232670097. They are available and cheap. Or you can make one yourself out of real leather.
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1979 240D Caledonia Green/cream gone 1982 240D stick Ivory/Palimino 1999 E300D White/grey
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09-08-2012, 12:29 AM
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So are other auto company's shift boots held in place as the MB boots are?
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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car"
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09-08-2012, 01:02 AM
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Here is my leather boot
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09-08-2012, 02:00 PM
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Quote:
Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works
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09-08-2012, 02:02 PM
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Quote:
Actually all my vehicles are very 80`s.  Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works
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09-08-2012, 10:56 PM
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I had the same problem with the boot coming undone; ended up having to re-glue the plastic retainer to the underside of the wood console trim. If its loose at all the boot won't hold, so check it.
That said, the boot softens up over time; but mine also cracked within 12 months....If my 240D were nicer I'd consider one of those leather boots on ebay.
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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold) 1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles 1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles 2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)
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