This is the plastic clip that clips the throttle rod onto the lever for the vacuum control valve on the IP on the post-79(?) diesels.

I managed to break mine today. Anyone have a part number?

Any tips on how to connect the linkage to the lever without the clip, temporarily, also appreciated. Right now I am using a piece of vacuum line connector cut down. It fits nice and snug but it's hardly a permanent solution.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

ugh that stupid thing has to be the most brittle piece of plastic on the entire car.
part # 6170750173

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1981 NA 300D 310k miles

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I hear you, this is my third time working on one... and breaking one.

Why they didn't use a circlip is beyond me....

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

I try to same the clips at PNP, some snap like a pretzel, and other come right off. I remove the 2 5mm bolts, and pop off the ball/socket linkage. then with it in my hands, gently remove it.

I finally fixed my VCV problem with a 4-spd manual transmission.
Ya know the VCV is NLA, so grab everyone you come across.

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

Thanks, Charlie, yeah I thought I was home free on this one, usually they break when I try to remove them but today this one came off with no complaint. I was really surprised when it broke as I tried to put it back on. Just glad I can get the part, those clips were NLA for a while as I recall.

Actually a spare VCV I had pulled off a parts car saved me today. I pulled the original one off my 1980 only to find it's not adjustable. Different setup inside, no locknut just a locking ring and no obvious way to tighten. Luckily I had another one out in the shed.

Was happy tonight, yesterday un-FUBARed the vacuum and today installed the new, tightened VCV. Finally the wagon shifts at a reasonable RPM. Now have to adjust the pressure just a bit and I'm finally back on the road with it.

I owe you PM....

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22