As far as URO parts go, I'd not buy URO on anything mission critical. I bought a rear trunk seal and a sheet metal sway bar link and so far so good, but I don't think I'd touch anything that had moving parts in it.

Probably me. I live 2-3 miles from Huntsman and drive right by there on Gosling almost daily.

Ugh, that didn't last long... the $100 dealer shock I put on the car a few thousand miles ago just blew up while I was stopped in traffic. Perhaps I should use a URO part instead if I'm going to be replacing the shock more frequently than I change the oil

-J

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2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

I recall they have a 1 year warranty item on MB dealer parts. Maybe yours still falls within this range.

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is your tension arm shot?

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1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

It has about 20,000 miles on it. I guess it's time to replace it again It amazes me how hard it is getting to find quality parts for these cars. Replacing the belt tensioner, belt, and fan clutch rings in over $500!

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

I went el cheapo and used a "meyle" arm that comes with its mount pin along with new stabilus shock - dead in 2 months.

pony up money for a new MB arm, pin and shock. (read as --- spensive--).

I also changed the alternator pulley to a clutched style and it has been quiet ever since.

Recently changed the tensioner on the E320 too - litens part. the original one was a bit questionable.

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1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

I rarely change the shock without replacing the arm and pulley..

Three sets in the last month..

If it is not all MB, I won't install these three parts.

Make sure the spacer (washer) is between the timing cover and arm, or it is a disaster waiting to happen.

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good luck with those URO parts !!


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My MB part is still going strong. See post 17 of this thread for what I plan to buy next and why.

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As noted above, dealer parts have a 1-year warranty. Get it exchanged.

Also... $100?? Part number is 604-200-03-14, current list price is $38.50, available from the interweb OE dealers for $28-$32 or so. This is a price drop from last year, it had been $61 MSRP, but that is still not $100.

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Maybe URO is the official MB supplier for belt dampers

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87 300D

At that low price I'd question why anyone would ever even CONSIDER a URO part for this application.

Speaking about part warranties at the dealer.... Has anyone ever successfully returned a URO part under warranty?


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I have seen a black 124 E500 right on the parkway once or twice.

I was usually at the Huntsman facility on Gosling rd.

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1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)