Thanks Peter, I'll look into a place with good prices for the links. I'll also check the idle control valve in the morning. Where do I look for it when looking into the engine from the front?
Thanks again Peter, Ed On 01/04/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You cannot replace just the rubber, you must replace the link itself. This is because the rubber is used as a spring. instead of the inner sleeve of the bushing slipping on the bolt, it is held firmly and the rubber part twists. Expect to replace all four replacable links on each side and the bushiings in the spring link that are not rubber. The headrests are vacuum operated. You must pull them up and manually latch them, the switch only releases the catch to drop them. I leave mine down unless I have rear seat passengers. The idle speed is controlled by the engine computer via a temperature switch. Likely the problem is a dirty idle control valve sticking open. Clean with carburetor spray. You should also check for vacuum leaks at the same time , usually the idle control valve hoses, the boot between the air flow sensor/fuel distributor housing and the throttle body, and the injector seals are all rock hard and shrinking. Peter _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
