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12-11-07, 12:12 PM

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shifting modulator

My 1983 Mercedes 240D was shifting real hard so I am replacing the modulator. Does anyone have any good step by step instructions for doing this? Thank you so much or any help...

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12-11-07, 01:09 PM

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Don't know about krautwagons, but on US cars, they're generally just held in by a bolt and a retaining clip at the base of the modulator. 5 minute job.

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12-13-07, 06:03 AM

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I would also replace the tubing, as sometimes with age and the amount of heat in that area, it can fail as well, and replacing the module won't show any change.

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