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Madmerc

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gearbox lever drops down
« on: November 16, 2015, 21:11:19 »
hi all I have noticed on my 230sl the the gearbox lever or shifter drops out of its socket has anyone had this problem or is it normal any help thanks

Garry

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Re: gearbox lever drops down
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2015, 21:14:18 »
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Your Gear shift bushings are warn and need replacing.  There is a heap of instructions here on the forum, just search gear shift bushings. Its a relative simple job to do.

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Madmerc

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Re: gearbox lever drops down
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2015, 23:34:45 »
thanks garry