107 Parts Availability?

[mbboy]

Does anybody happen to know whether MB still makes parts for 107's, or are they just selling off "new-old stock" (NOS) parts they've had on hand for decades? In the latter case, can anyone predict how long it will be before we'll no longer be able to get original MB parts from dealers?

[GaryF]

I believe their selling stock, I've already discovered one part which is unique to a RHD '73 107 is no longer available and I managed to find the last one in Europe through their vintage network in Germany.
With the 107's being so common I reckon they would start up production to keep common parts available

[rocky raccoon]

This specific question is best answered by the Mercedes Benz Classic Center. They can be addressed through the Mercedes Benz Club of America.

A sideways answer is; I consider 107 body cars to be similar to old Harley Davidsons in that they are so popular and on the road in such quantity that high quality aftermarket parts will always be available regardless of whether or not the factory stops supporting them. Like old Harleys, there will also always be a wide network of skilled independent mechanics.

It is a tribute to the quality and toughness of these cars that almost any 20 to 30 year old 107 can be turned into a reliable daily driver.

[Graham]

I found that the transmission kickdown solenoid was no longer available - Was able to get a used on though. It is apparently also possible to use parts off a different car, but this is not documented by MB.

[Engr693]

"I read somewhere once" that the Classic Center can get any part for any 107. However, I could never find a fuel level sender for my 73 as they were only manufactured for the 1972 and 1973 models before they switched to a new tank which, of course, needed a specific sender, the final 107's had a third style tank which again needed a sender only made for that particular tank. Anyway, I kept the spare from my 1972 parts car on the garage shelf. The one in my 73 suddenly started working again...for how long I can only speculate.

Anyway, I think if you look hard enough, parts can be found. There are a lot of these cars still on the road. Many parts are interchangeable, even from other MBZ models.

[jdhill]

I replaced the oil pump in my 75, 110 engine with a later, series three pump, which requires a different holdown bolt. The dealer I buy OEM parts from (MBz of Eugene OR) found 2 in Germany, as far as they could tell the only ones still available new. I bought them both as I have always wanted to corner the market in something.

[mbboy]

Originally Posted by jdhill

I replaced the oil pump in my 75, 110 engine with a later, series three pump, which requires a different holdown bolt. The dealer I buy OEM parts from (MBz of Eugene OR) found 2 in Germany, as far as they could tell the only ones still available new. I bought them both as I have always wanted to corner the market in something.

Just curious, JD. Did your oil pump fail, or were you replacing it just to be safe? I'm asking because I was thinking about replacing the oil pump on my my 81 380sl with app. 200k miles when I pull the engine next week, since oil pump failures can be catastrophic. However, my Indy told me that oil pumps rarely fail on these cars.

Just wondering if anybody here ever had an oil pump go, and if so, what the outcome was.

Thanks for the info.

[lkchris]

You will be able to get parts from Mercedes for as long as Mercedes exists.

That's the Classic Center concept.

Expect this fabulous level of service to be expensive, of course.

[Roncallo]

Originally Posted by lkchris

You will be able to get parts from Mercedes for as long as Mercedes exists.

That's the Classic Center concept.

Expect this fabulous level of service to be expensive, of course.

So far they havent been able to help me out with anything I asked for, except to say your dealer is right it's no longer available.

[bwostosh]

"However, my Indy told me that oil pumps rarely fail on these cars"
TRUE

The best lubricated part in the engine

replace only after inspection,
that translates into
take it apart,
look for scored gears,
(file smooth if so),
wear on top plate,
wear on body under gears,
check clearances,
re-assemble.

I have never replaced a oil pump in a Mercedes

[mbboy]

Originally Posted by bwostosh

"However, my Indy told me that oil pumps rarely fail on these cars"
TRUE

The best lubricated part in the engine

replace only after inspection,
that translates into
take it apart,
look for scored gears,
(file smooth if so),
wear on top plate,
wear on body under gears,
check clearances,
re-assemble.

I have never replaced a oil pump in a Mercedes

Thanks for the advice, Brian.