Transmission modulator

R3504Matic said:

found a video about it

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I saw that, watched, went to his website, ordered one. They responded that they do not have the one I need.....

R3504Matic said:

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link here to buy on MercedesSource looks like

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I listed them, they do not have it for my year

R3504Matic said:

i read this thread perhaps you can use their tips or ask how they got one

560SL Transmission Modulator Replacement

Hi, I've been chasing down a small vacuum leak on my '88 560SL. This weekend I was changing out the rubber connectors on the line to the transmission vacuum modulator. While I had the line off the modulator I figured I'd check to see if it held vacuum with a hand pump. It leaks down pretty...

www.benzworld.org

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that was my original place I checked, they dont have the red one and evidently they are not interchangeable

Martin_fromGermany said:

Hi,

you need this:
A 1262709079
Installation is a bit tricky. Without lifting the car high enough to stand out from under it, you won't be able to push it once the o-ring is installed.
Don't try to push the o-ring in first and then the modulator. That is what I ended up trying and ended up with a big leak.

Cheers Martin

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No one has that part......back ordered and out of stock. Mercedes states it is discontinued. Ok, found one at alleuro.com, never used them before.....they had two!! Fingers crossed.
Again thank you for the feedback + follow up!! I hope this resolves my problem

The modulator I received is green ( mine is red) and according to their website this will work for the car?
Wrong part, going back...I ....cannot.....find....the [email protected]&*@

update.....found it here www.mercedesbenzpartscenter.com
Well, hell they called this AM and they dont have one as well...but...They did find me one and the only one that they can see in the MB stock in the USA. i AM LEAVING WORK EARLY TODAY TO DRIVE AND PICK IT UP.

...moved the convo to the the thread about california smog...