Curt wrote: > You may remember some time ago when I replaced the clutch MC in my '78 240D > and the pedal feel got real high and short. So yesterday I converted a > new-type clutch rod to an old type by grinding the beanie off the end. > Tonight I installed it and it made no difference... >
My experience with 240D clutch MC is from 2 years ago. My son and I spent 6 hours trying to get the MC in so we could bleed and adjust per instructions. The critical item lacking was the ability to get the piston high enough in the cylinder to bleed. At the time, my son scolded me for wasting his time - on a lift at the shop where he works, and said I would do the next install if I did not get an MC from the dealer. I got the MC from the dealer and my son did the work... again. We installed the MC, pedal movement got us to bleed port and adjusted like the instructions indicated. Of course, we did the MC only and last year did the slave - it was recommended that we do both at the same time, but... mao _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
