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[yvairguy]

I saw a list on here for the companies to avoid and the ones you can probably get good part from, i have searched every which way to find the list and can't seem to. help

[w123fanman]

500E / E500 Parts Vendor Quality List that is one that was posted I believe

[yvairguy]

Thank You!

well that stinks.... when the parts you need can only be had from the "never buy or you and your car will burst into flames" list

[Stretch]

Originally Posted by yvairguy

Thank You!

well that stinks.... when the parts you need can only be had from the "never buy or you and your car will burst into flames" list

I know the feeling.

I avoid Febi like the plague but often there isn't a reasonable alternative. In these cases I often go and see the dealer - sometimes I've been surprised.

[JamesDean]

Originally Posted by yvairguy

Thank You!

well that stinks.... when the parts you need can only be had from the "never buy or you and your car will burst into flames" list

Which parts are we talking about here? I'm curious.

[yvairguy]

Originally Posted by JamesDean

Which parts are we talking about here? I'm curious.

stuff like exhaust hanger donuts, motor mounts, diff mount, suspension parts.... everything available on line looks to be on the naughty list.

[w123fanman]

Originally Posted by yvairguy

stuff like exhaust hanger donuts, motor mounts, diff mount, suspension parts.... everything available on line looks to be on the naughty list.

Most if not all of those parts can be found on this website from good brands for a reasonable price, at the top of the page under "new parts catalog"
rule of thumb: don't get a febi part if it is a rubber component, Lemfoerder, Phoenix, Corteco and Mercedes OE are generally considered good

[sokoloff]

Originally Posted by w123fanman

Most if not all of those parts can be found on this website from good brands for a reasonable price, at the top of the page under "new parts catalog"
rule of thumb: don't get a febi part if it is a rubber component, Lemfoerder, Phoenix, Corteco and Mercedes OE are generally considered good

Doing my flex disks is on my agenda for this year I hope. I have one brand new in the box Febi disk from 2005. Is that long enough ago that Febi was still selling quality rubber parts? Would that rubber deteriorate just sitting in the box? The disk itself says Made in Germany on it.

[gsxr]

Originally Posted by yvairguy

stuff like exhaust hanger donuts, motor mounts, diff mount, suspension parts.... everything available on line looks to be on the naughty list.

w123fanman is correct. Don't get a Febi (or Meyle) part if it is a rubber component, or if it has rubber bushings (i.e. front or rear suspension arms).

Lemfoerder, Metzeler, Corteco, and SGF are generally the OEM's for most suspension/rubber items, and you can't go wrong with Mercedes OE (factory/dealer parts).

If you are only seeing 'naughty list' brands, you are shopping at the wrong vendor(s). Some vendors only show junk for certain parts, and you will need to buy from multiple vendors to get the 'good' stuff. That place in Arizona is adding more and more Uro/APA/FEQ junk to their catalog, making it difficult to shop there...

[yvairguy]

Originally Posted by gsxr

w123fanman is correct. Don't get a Febi (or Meyle) part if it is a rubber component, or if it has rubber bushings (i.e. front or rear suspension arms).

Lemfoerder, Metzeler, Corteco, and SGF are generally the OEM's for most suspension/rubber items, and you can't go wrong with Mercedes OE (factory/dealer parts).

If you are only seeing 'naughty list' brands, you are shopping at the wrong vendor(s). Some vendors only show junk for certain parts, and you will need to buy from multiple vendors to get the 'good' stuff. That place in Arizona is adding more and more Uro/APA/FEQ junk to their catalog, making it difficult to shop there...

yep the AZ place and pelican was showing stuff from the don't buy list.... i guess i will see what i can afford from my friend that works for Mercedes, even with his discount stuff is crazy money sometimes but my plan is to ride this old gal until she turns to dust so maybe not so bad spending double for something that may last the next 30 years...... shoot i should have been a song writer.

[Diesel911]

If you post what you need someone might have recommendation.

[Zacharias]

If you are going by online listings, remember that lots of stuff that is available does not show up in the PeachParts online catalogue. If you call them, they can look up stuff not listed online (and I have noticed that some pretty basic stuff isn't making into their online listings).

If you have not already, try doing a search at EverythingBenz - Mercedes-Benz Forum and Web Search Using Google to see who carries what.

Worst comes to worst, you can post a 'want to buy' (WTB) ad in the Mercedes Used Parts for Sale and Wanted subforum here, and see if you can find an OE or OEM part used (or even sitting unused in someone's basement).

[yvairguy]

it's a tough thing, you get a car that has sat in the desert and it will be great it's just everything rubber, especially if the previous owner didn't do anything, has turned to stone and it is OK for a little bit but once you start using it...... not so much

[Marshall Welch]

Another source of ratings is the Pelican Parts online catalog. They try to rate suppliers for quality. In my opinion, it might not be perfect, but seems worth a look.

For exhaust hanger donuts, Bruss is listed as a good brand. I don't have any personal experience with them yet, but will probably try them out in the near future. WOCO is supposed to be another good brand.

[gerryvz]

Originally Posted by Marshall Welch

Another source of ratings is the Pelican Parts online catalog. They try to rate suppliers for quality. In my opinion, it might not be perfect, but seems worth a look.

For exhaust hanger donuts, Bruss is listed as a good brand. I don't have any personal experience with them yet, but will probably try them out in the near future. WOCO is supposed to be another good brand.

Bruss is an MB OEM. They make, for example, the M103 and M104 timing chain cover seals.

Cheers,
Gerry


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