W123 Monovalve - $39 to $130.50 :( - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

marco5 · #1 01-10-2018, 07:51 PM

Monovalves OEM just went to $130.50 from $39. Probably because this car is getting more rare/older etc so it's understandable. Better then the crap MTC makes.

I wonder if they even still use the w123 for taxis now - we're approaching 32 years old now for the last models built in 1985. So generally these cars are 32-40 years old now.... no wonder maintenance is so expensive. So much better then a Honda or Prius though! haha

Diseasel300 · #2 01-10-2018, 08:39 PM

Did you buy the cartridge or the entire monovalve? That price sounds more like the monovalve assembly rather than the cartridge...

marco5 · #3 01-10-2018, 09:09 PM

cartridge, check it out on pelican. Like I said - makes sense given the year but still. Prices are going up.

okyoureabeast · #4 01-11-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by marco5

So much better then a Honda or Prius though! haha

These cars are now at the point that you drive them because you love them.

Not because it's more affordable or easier to maintain than a modern car.

I was going to recommend you look into a modern car if it's getting too much to handle, but I see you've already done that with your new 4matic C class.

If the MTC part doesn't work, return it. I have no problem returning bad parts.

oilslick · #5 01-11-2018, 12:24 PM

While I’m no longer driving a w123 chassis, I am driving an older Mercedes-Benz diesel. I just received my MBZ brand Monovalve insert yesterday from Pelican. I paid $48, including shipping. MTC got my money...once.

ngarover · #6 01-11-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by oilslick

While I’m no longer driving a w123 chassis, I am driving an older Mercedes-Benz diesel. I just received my MBZ brand Monovalve insert yesterday from Pelican. I paid $48, including shipping. MTC got my money...once.

Agreed... once...

SD Blue · #7 01-11-2018, 07:21 PM

That must be the Canadian mark up. They are still listed at $39US here at Pelican.

Diseasel300 · #8 01-11-2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SD Blue

That must be the Canadian mark up. They are still listed at $39US here at Pelican.

It shows $39 until you click on it...Clearly a poorly coded website...

SD Blue · #9 01-11-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Diseasel300

It shows $39 until you click on it...Clearly a poorly coded website...

Hmm.....interesting. Four MTC units = One MB... do you want to gamble? They are very easy to replace. However, in Canadian cold it may not be so "easy".

Diseasel300 · #10 01-11-2018, 07:44 PM

I was fortunate enough to replace mine when the price was where it should be. Sorry, but there's absolutely no excuse for a solenoid core to cost $130. Time to start taking the MTC diaphragm and fitting it on the MB core.