somebody posted a great link for half shafts - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

t walgamuth · #1 05-21-2008, 03:00 PM

recently and I just searched and could not find it. Can you post it agin, please?

Tom W

arcticathlon · #2 05-21-2008, 03:27 PM

that seller no longer has the auction up on ebay. he either sold out or has not reposted the axles.

#3 05-21-2008, 05:34 PM

Cvj?

greasyone · #4 05-21-2008, 06:29 PM

Here is the eBay link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__Mercedes-240D-300D-Rear-Half-Shaft-New-CV-Drive-Axle_W0QQitemZ190182324717QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewIte m

And here is the DIY by Dave Morrison:

W123 A How to, replacing rear axles.

I am about to replace the shafts on our 280E - they're making the dreaded "rattling tin-can" noise....

Dave's most excellent write-up will guide me through the darkness of my ignorance...

arcticathlon · #5 05-21-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greasyone

Here is the eBay link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__Mercedes-240D-300D-Rear-Half-Shaft-New-CV-Drive-Axle_W0QQitemZ190182324717QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZViewIte m

And here is the DIY by Dave Morrison:

W123 A How to, replacing rear axles.

I am about to replace the shafts on our 280E - they're making the dreaded "rattling tin-can" noise....

Dave's most excellent write-up will guide me through the darkness of my ignorance...

I stand corrected

greasyone · #6 05-21-2008, 07:04 PM

I often have problems searching eBay for specific items - a search of 'eBay' for some reason will not include items in 'eBay Motors'.

Why? Beats me! I thought they were all the same...

charmalu · #7 05-21-2008, 07:06 PM

These are made in China. wonder what the quality is

You go first

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Charlie ☺

Diesel911 · #8 05-21-2008, 08:05 PM

Feedback anyone:
http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=macautopartsdiscounts

greasyone · #9 05-21-2008, 08:44 PM

Whoa!! That's not good feedback!!

Here is another thread regarding supply of driveshafts:

Axles: Replace both or one?

which includes:

"rebuilt axles come from CVJ in denver, $300 shipped to your door for the pair."

and:

"Your local Advance Auto Parts store can order the NCV 48998 (SKU 20870644) for you. The cost is $79.88 each w/regular ground shipping. "

t walgamuth · #10 05-21-2008, 08:49 PM

Well, I ordered before reading all your posts. If I had I am not sure I would have ordered there.

Wish me luck.

Tom W

lutzTD · #11 05-21-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel911

Feedback anyone:
http://toolhaus.org/cgi-bin/negs?User=macautopartsdiscounts

doesnt seem that bad for 29K transactions. you just cannot please everyone

Diesel911 · #12 05-22-2008, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lutzTD

doesnt seem that bad for 29K transactions. you just cannot please everyone

Many sellers have a 98% or better feed back; this seller has 96 something % + feed back. But what I though was unusual is the he has an awful lot of neutral feed backs. To me a lot of neutrals dose not add up to a lot of satisfied customer.
You are right; you cannot please everyone and he may be selling good products. I posted the site for two reasons: 1-the members can use the site to do their own checks of other sellers 2- It is just information that might help other members decide if they want to do business with that seller.
Even after reading the feedback if I needed some CV axles right now I would think I would buy from him but I would worry over the deal more.

lutzTD · #13 05-22-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel911

Many sellers have a 98% or better feed back; this seller has 96 something % + feed back. But what I though was unusual is the he has an awful lot of neutral feed backs. To me a lot of neutrals dose not add up to a lot of satisfied customer.
You are right; you cannot please everyone and he may be selling good products. I posted the site for two reasons: 1-the members can use the site to do their own checks of other sellers 2- It is just information that might help other members decide if they want to do business with that seller.
Even after reading the feedback if I needed some CV axles right now I would think I would buy from him but I would worry over the deal more.

no worries, i was just trying to do the math. a lot of these ebay vendors grew way to fast for their support structure. most of the issues were about communication not quality so on the surfce, to me anyway, I would expect no worse then normal quality but less than normal response time, with patience I think the seller would be fine. if time is of the essence, then it would be a roll of the dice

#14 11-19-2008, 03:15 AM

I just got my CVJ axles installed. Total with tax and a $100 core charge was $436.09. I'll get the $100 back tomorrow when I give them my cores.

Like my emergency boot repair? It held like that for almost 800 miles of daily use.

jt20 · #15 11-19-2008, 03:20 AM

regrinds or new?

wow, duct tape on greasy rubber. You must have cried yourself to sleep that night.