pigman

When parked and shifting from Park to Drive or from any position to another causes a short rattling-clunking sound from just under the console cover plate that sounds as if there is a high-density plastic collar around the shift arm just below the cover plate that has come loose. Everything still functions fine but the sound has me a bit worried since sounds seldom get better on their own. Any ideas guys?
(2001 208 w/ 50,000 miles.)

howie

HOT GLUE

unlukky

I am going to bump this ancient thread because I have the exact same problem now. It 'feels' a little sloppy, but all functions normally. Anyone have a schematic of whats happening under the wood cover plate? Anyone have similar problem?

Chappy

I've not had this issue on my 208, but on my 124s this usually indicated shifter bushings needed replacement.

unlukky

Found that too through some research. I just ordered a bushing and 2 retaining clips in the dark. Autohaus had it for .77. I figured it was a worth a shot.

2029920010
MTC
Gear Shift Part; Gear Shift Bushing; Green
Used on most late Mercedes models with either automatic or manual transmissions. Please verify appearance of existing bushing prior to ordering.

Also need 0009944160 clip. 2 per car. $1.90

unlukky

$0.77 grommet for the win.