Water pump preference? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mplafleur · #16 05-18-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tangofox007

I thought we were pumping water!!!

My bad. I had oil on the brain.

mplafleur · #17 05-18-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoWhat

Can't recall exactly, but I want to say I bought a Hepu water pump last summer. I think it was around $40 or so.

I avoid the dealership like the plague...they gouge on parts just because they can.

If you're willing to take a short drive to Royal Oak, there's a great parts place there...that's where I buy all my stuff.

All European?

WhoWhat · #18 05-18-2009, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mplafleur

All European?

Yes sir.

MBeige · #19 05-18-2009, 08:35 PM

I know Meyle makes bad rubber parts (seals, boots, whatnot) but not sure if I'd still go with them on waterpumps. Ordered Meyle tie rods before and sure enough they went bad a few months after. The original tie rod that did not need to be replaced still had intact rubber boots, while the Meyle was already ripped!

turbobenz · #20 05-18-2009, 09:17 PM

Meyle does not make good parts. I would go with febi before meyle

#21 05-18-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mplafleur

My dealer just quoted me $85.

You didn't haggle. Most dealers will lower their parts price if you tell them you can get the same brand elsewhere for much cheaper.

a2t · #22 05-20-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

You didn't haggle. Most dealers will lower their parts price if you tell them you can get the same brand elsewhere for much cheaper.

and alot of dealers will set you up as a whole sale client. i called mine from work and the guy at the dealer just offered right off the bat. really good pricing now, usually same or better than internet. and you get genuine parts...

pawoSD · #23 05-20-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by turbobenz

Meyle does not make good parts. I would go with febi before meyle

I just installed two Meyle flex discs on my dad's car....they seemed of high quality....and were made in Germany. They even had a "Quality Control Check" sticker sealing the box.

As long as the part is German made the quality seems to be fine, its the knock off stuff that isn't trustworthy.