Places for parts (aside from Mercman)

[Rob.]

I'm looking at getting an engine part for my W126 (idle control valve, to be exact)

What other places would be worth getting a quote from? Mercman were very helpful, I'd just like another couple of prices to compare to

Thanks

 

[Myros]

try

dronsfields, and pc merc centre. Mercedes Enthusiast magazine is full of ads for breakers.

 

[bri957cc]

I can recommend SLPagoda.com, used them many times and aways impressed with John's prices and quick delivery.

Cheers Bri

 

[bigasotonuk]

Silverlake Car Breakers in Southampton, give them a try.

 

[jibcl500]

I can recommend SLPagoda.com, used them many times and aways impressed with John's prices and quick delivery.

Cheers Bri

I second that, cheap and fast delivery.

jib

 

[jibcl500]

Why not try MB directly and see what they can do.

jib

 

[Rob.]

Thanks for the replies guys Just sent an email to SLpagoda...their website contact form isn't the best! Also fired one off to Dronsfields and PC Merc Centre.

 

[Rob.]

Just ordered over the phone with Dronsfields...comes to £40 odd all in

 

[brakes508]

Hmm if you guys think there any good I need to order 2 read disks and pads for my SLK think there a good bet then?

 

[Rob.]

It's turned up...but it's the wrong ****** part

I said '88 W126 300SE on the phone...can they have more than 1 type of idle control valve?!

 

[MotardMan]

Did you not quote them the VIN number? Surely you cannot go wrong if they work from the VIN?

 

[Rob.]

I don't know if they actually asked me for the part number! I definitely told a couple of companies I emailed

Anyhoo, rang Ian today and told him the part number...gonna post this one back and he said he'd get the right out in the post tomorrow

Hopefully it'll all be fine!

 

[Rob.]

Well the part arrived a week or so ago (was at my local PO for a few days as well!)

I fitted it today, and it does seem to have made a pretty obvious difference! I need to give it a few days and a some cold starts to tell for certain, but I think it's fixed the idle issue Hopefully it'll make the car a bit more sell-able if it has!

 

[MotardMan]

Good news Rob, hope it is sorted.