Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: mbazinet on August 05, 2016, 00:38:43

Title: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: mbazinet on August 05, 2016, 00:38:43
Today I changed my shifter bushings with a full replacement kit from Mercedes Benz   
The white crescent shaped piece  in the picture should actually be 1/2 of a 2 piece "circular" bushing for the shift rod.    As you can see, not much of it was left after 50 years ! The balance of the bushings disintegrated as i removed them.   Much better now  especially with the help of this forum.

Many thanks to all who make this possible.   
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: dldubois on August 07, 2016, 14:20:51
Mine also finally wore out and fortunately it happened when I pulled in the driveway.   Replacing these bushings sure does make the shifting feel like new again.
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: mbazinet on August 08, 2016, 18:46:23
My shifter dropped through the floor !  I yanked it back up to get it home it was very unexpected !
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: StevenF on August 09, 2016, 17:13:34
what was the cost of the kit?-do you have the part #?
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: hauser on August 09, 2016, 17:59:05
Quote from: mbazinet on August 08, 2016, 18:46:23
My shifter dropped through the floor !  I yanked it back up to get it home it was very unexpected !

Same here!  Luckily I was less than a mile from home.
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: mclewis on August 09, 2016, 20:40:44
Mine gave out as I parked at a busy gas (petrol) station, blocking the pump for quite a while.
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: hauser on August 10, 2016, 03:28:17
How often should they be replaced?
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: waqas on August 12, 2016, 03:46:08
Our technical manual has a great section on the various shifter parts, including the bushings:
http://www.sl113.org/wiki/TransmissionClutch/Shifter (http://www.sl113.org/wiki/TransmissionClutch/Shifter)

The bushings prone to wear are #192, #258, #290 in the figure and table. Note the quantities required. Also good time to ensure all washers are present in the right places.
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: Tyler S on August 12, 2016, 20:32:42
Whats even worse is if it happens while you are moving and the front bushings at the transmission are also perished. The shifter lands on the spinning drive shaft and scares the Cr*# out of you.
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: mbazinet on August 12, 2016, 23:02:38
Let me go back and i'll get us the Kit part # stay tuned
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: mbazinet on August 12, 2016, 23:06:16
Here is the link for the kit   it uses OEM MB Parts and will do the complete assembly i got this from Authentic classics :

 http://www.authenticclassics.com/Late-Shift-Linkage-Repair-Kit-230SL-250SL-280SL-p/auth-005178.htm

Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: waqas on August 13, 2016, 00:31:40
As an alternative, one could individually purchase the same parts as the kit for less than $130 total from any authorized MB dealer (such as http://www.mboemparts.com (http://www.mboemparts.com)).

If one only requires the essential parts shown in the first photo in this thread, it becomes even cheaper (assuming other parts are still in good shape):

Part Nr.                Description                       Qty.      List (each)          Total
111-267-00-83Bush, Gearbox to yoke2$9.75$19.50
198-268-01-50Bush, Shift lever to yoke4$7.50$30.00
111-267-00-86Bush for spherical ball2$12.00$24.00
$73.50

The lower boot (111-268-06-97, list $11) is another might-as-well item.
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: Garry on August 13, 2016, 06:36:27
Thanks Waqas,

Handy to know and order and put in the bottom draw.

Garry
Title: Re: This is why you should replace shifter bushings
Post by: Matt113 on August 19, 2016, 20:01:27
Quote from: mbazinet on August 08, 2016, 18:46:23
My shifter dropped through the floor !  I yanked it back up to get it home it was very unexpected !

Mine too, took it apart and put it back in, had 1,375km to get back home. I made it! Have ordered a new replacement kit from SLS Hamburg. Now I just have to find a MB classic mechanic in Prague in August.....