Need advice for replacing broken plastic "brace" for throttle linkage on ol' OM603
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Need advice for replacing broken plastic "brace" for throttle linkage on ol' OM603
My '87 is having a hiccup. The accelerator pedal is going straight to the floor after startup. Apparently the Linkages fell loose atop the Injection-Pump and conveniently under the intake-manifold. I do not want to pull off the manifold to replace the piece, however if replacing the broken plastic piece with a new one is the only option, and required removing the manifold...well then what choice do I have? That brittle little B$%# broke on me when I was out on the trails with my dog, so I had to use handy-dandy zip-ties to rig something up. Keeping form and function in mind, I was able to rig up a few systems that seemed good to the touch but had no result at the pedal. After an hr I found something that was able to get me to a low rpm. With mostly country roads between me and my home, I was able to work the gearbox and turbo to get up to 4th eventually and get home safe. Now Id like to fix the problem. I have a 92 with the 2.5l turbo-Diesel but the assembly of the throttle with the IP is a completely different set up.
If you have an OM603, please look between the 5th and 6th cylinders and at the bracket and tell me your two-sense.
If you have an OM603, please look between the 5th and 6th cylinders and at the bracket and tell me your two-sense.
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Did you get a price on new bracket?
Doesn't like like it should cost a lot.
Doesn't like like it should cost a lot.
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If you could remove it then fashion a piece of mild steel angle to fit & attach with fine screws & epoxy resin.
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I know you live in the woods where the squirrels dump all over your baby and life is tough, however did you ever think of getting on your ATV and visiting a dealer in a town to determine if the part is available.
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Life is tough if you're stupid. Fortunately, I was smart enough to call them before hopping on my quad for the excursion. I used to live within 2 miles of a major airport and the opposite direction was a massive Benz dealer alongside Porsche, etc. I think that life is for plenty of people, but not for me. For some, life outside of the grid and its commodities is tough, while others (alpha male, etc. ) are able to flourish. I am still looking for the part.
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Thank you for sharing your persistence, perseverance eagerness to get off the couch and saving band width by locating the correct part yourself---simply amazing, however I like you wish things would just fall off a tree or receive a tweet!!
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