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#1 12-22-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Cr from Texas

I thought the complete 123 monovalve was also dropped from production. Was that an misinformation report that I read? Insert repair kits were listed as available but not a complete valve assembly.

I'm not sure, I haven't bought one in a few years.

whunter · #2 12-23-2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cr from Texas

I thought the complete 123 mono-valve was also dropped from production. Was that an misinformation report that I read? Insert repair kits were listed as available but not a complete valve assembly.

That seems to be correct.
The assembly has been out of stock for a very long time.

compress ignite · #3 12-23-2009, 12:51 PM

123 070 00 46

From:
"thomas.hanson@mbusa.com"

To:
Undisclosed Recipient

There are no plans in the immediate future to reproduce this part. Not enough demand and the manufacturing costs are prohibitive.

Kind regards, / Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

Tom

________________________________
Thomas Hanson
Supervisor, Parts Operations

whunter · #4 04-04-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cr from Texas

I thought the complete 123 mono-valve was also dropped from production. Was that an misinformation report that I read? Insert repair kits were listed as available but not a complete valve assembly.

I want to make it clear that the housing/assembly is discontinued...

The repair kit is available..

0008350644 MONO VALVE REPAIR KIT
0008350644 MONO VALVE REPAIR KIT

winmutt · #5 12-23-2009, 04:13 PM

Did they run out of the VCV again? There was just a batch made within the last few years.

I have a gaggle of good working VCV for sale and (as of now) new prices.

derburger · #6 12-23-2009, 05:39 PM

W123 coupe seat pads, there are none left in Germany, the dealer, classic center, GAHH, or elsewhere. Interior parts in rare/ugly colors (Henna) are not available. Old Mercedes have great parts availability, MB likely wants to keep some oldtimers on the road.

C Sean Watts · #7 12-24-2009, 03:02 PM

I really don't like where this has the potential of going.

whunter · #8 12-24-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C Sean Watts

I really don't like where this has the potential of going.

Many parts have been picked up by the aftermarket buying the rights.

C Sean Watts · #9 12-24-2009, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whunter

Many parts have been picked up by the aftermarket buying the rights.

Good, glad to hear that.

panZZer · #10 11-01-2010, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derburger

W123 coupe seat pads, there are none left in Germany, the dealer, classic center, GAHH, or elsewhere. Interior parts in rare/ugly colors (Henna) are not available. Old Mercedes have great parts availability, MB likely wants to keep some oldtimers on the road.

I have a spare set in DFW and some good bases w g springs.

4x4_Welder · #11 12-24-2009, 05:20 PM

If FastLane wants to reproduce parts, I know a great little machine/custom plastic injection molding shop back in WA. Great guys, they really know their stuff.

JEBalles · #12 02-06-2010, 08:01 PM

I don't like this, someone on benzworld.org claims the heater core (002 835 30 01) for the W123 to be out of production.

H-townbenzoboy · #13 02-07-2010, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEBalles

I don't like this, someone on benzworld.org claims the heater core (002 835 30 01) for the W123 to be out of production.

I saw that post, too. I contacted the Classic Center to see what they have to say about that.

whunter · #14 11-01-2010, 04:10 AM

The early hazard switchs with integrated relay, are now on the list..

Blinker unit
MB# 123 820 02 05

and

Blinker unit
MB# 123 820 01 05

KAdams4458 · #15 11-01-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whunter

The early hazard switchs with integrated relay, are now on the list..

Blinker unit
MB# 123 820 02 05

and

Blinker unit
MB# 123 820 01 05

I knew there was a reason that I was hoarding... err... I mean collecting those. Ah, sweet vindication! Seeing as that's the switch that my car uses, I'm glad that I have managed to pick up three or four nice looking examples over the past few years.

There is, of course, the distinct possibility that aftermarket manufacturers will pick up on some stuff. The real problem comes from whether or not the replacements will be of acceptable quality. Kind of makes you want to go take repair lessons from a Cuban mechanic, eh? Something like that might just come in handy if you really want to keep some of these older diesels on the road.