Suspension Knob -- 6.9

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Since I have been involved with my 690SEL and Benzes in general, I have seen two different knobs for the cable that adjusts the hydraulics.

One that is simply round and one that can only be described as rectangular.

Can anyone shed some light?
 

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Hi Michel,

The rectangular unit is far more common than the round one. From memory, I have only ever seen a round unit on one car. They obviously perform the same function. Regards Styria
 

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Is the knob available separately??
 

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Yeah there's nothing worse than a missing (or broken) knob!! :D
 

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I think it would be more about the comfort of the knob in ones hand and a round knob that requires some effort to pull would easily be eclipsed by a 3 sided knob for comfort...
 

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Well boys, a knob's a knob by any other description ! So to be serious for a moment or two, I have my doubts that either of the two would be available separately. It's the whole cable or nothing, and the price will really make one blush and fumble for the razorblade. I've forgotten how much I was quoted a few years ago, but it was not cheap.

Incidentally, talking of that cable, I have only ever come across one unit that was actually user friendly - you know, easy to pull and push. The graduations of positions can be a little haphazard to determine, and I would rather leave the cable loose under the bonnet in order to effect adjustments and ease of checking the position of the disc on top of the distribution valve. Phew - that WAS long winded. Regards Styria
 

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I personally have a rectangular knob but leave it well alone - and not just because I might go blind.

It is sticky and too contrary to use - even if I raise the car by pulling on it I will always open the bonnet and make sure the central valve is seated when I have finished.

Bill
 

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... reminds me of a vague instruction to the owner I read in a Japanese car's operator's manual years ago. It read:

"Neither pull it while turned nor turn it while pulled".

??? Lost in translation perhaps ...
 
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My knob in the 690SEL (a British import) is rectangular while the knob in a Green 1979 Aussie delivered car (that I am considering buying) is round.;)

There is no logic, is there?
 

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So how much do they want for the round knob?? Sounds like you might get a free car included! :D
 
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So how much do they want for the round knob?? Sounds like you might get a free car included! :D

He's driving me nuts....
He wants offers... :rolleyes:
 

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Think of a fair price and offer two thirds.... :)
 
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Think of a fair price and offer two thirds.... :)

I have.. LOL

I think I'm going to take the 690SEL for a drive right now and see what he says when I turn up..
His jaw would probably drop ;)

And it might convince him that I would look after his baby.. :D

Which obviously, I would do.. :p
 
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