Hi All,
Following on from my earlier post regarding the throttle valve actuator needing to be replaced I finally sourced one (£365!) and had the garage fit it. **Edit, just realised there is no earlier thread. Was on a different forum! SOrry**
I've just been informed it doesn't work. Irritating to say the least. The real problem I'm having is that I need the car gone, hence throwing cash at getting it repaired.
Now this part has failed it's going to have to be moved back to my folks house where I need to either attempt to repair it again (time consuming) or just get shot of it. I don't fancy paying merc the £1k + for a new actuator which means hunting for another one.
Obviously I don't want to lose lots of money but at the same time it can't be sat around awaiting repairs. I have a daily driver and no space at mine for it and to be honest I've hardly used it this past year, I just couldn't face getting rid of it. I'm afraid though that the head must finally rule the heart.
I suppose what I am asking is what would it be worth as spares?
It's a 93 reg 500sl, about 110k, blue/grey/black in colour, 18" AMG wheels, engine is all good apart from this actuator, I think. Just passed it's mot.
I'm guessing it's worth a lot more fixed (about £4k???) but how much would you guess it's worth broken? Are these parts selling or will I be in a similar position but with half a car I can't store for weeks while bits are sold here and there?
Thanks in advance.
Following on from my earlier post regarding the throttle valve actuator needing to be replaced I finally sourced one (£365!) and had the garage fit it. **Edit, just realised there is no earlier thread. Was on a different forum! SOrry**
I've just been informed it doesn't work. Irritating to say the least. The real problem I'm having is that I need the car gone, hence throwing cash at getting it repaired.
Now this part has failed it's going to have to be moved back to my folks house where I need to either attempt to repair it again (time consuming) or just get shot of it. I don't fancy paying merc the £1k + for a new actuator which means hunting for another one.
Obviously I don't want to lose lots of money but at the same time it can't be sat around awaiting repairs. I have a daily driver and no space at mine for it and to be honest I've hardly used it this past year, I just couldn't face getting rid of it. I'm afraid though that the head must finally rule the heart.
I suppose what I am asking is what would it be worth as spares?
It's a 93 reg 500sl, about 110k, blue/grey/black in colour, 18" AMG wheels, engine is all good apart from this actuator, I think. Just passed it's mot.
I'm guessing it's worth a lot more fixed (about £4k???) but how much would you guess it's worth broken? Are these parts selling or will I be in a similar position but with half a car I can't store for weeks while bits are sold here and there?
Thanks in advance.
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