jack point plugs - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

bill murrow · #1 08-22-2004, 07:56 AM

Saw some rubber plugs on Ebay that fit into the jack point holes on a 123. Left what I felt was a hefty bid but this morning found I was outbid.

Does anyone know where I can get these plugs online? Checked fastlane and several other sources and no luck. Looked it up under the "body mechanical and trim" heading, thinking they would be there but no luck.

Are they worthwhile or do they trap moisture in causing faster rust?

Thanks...

Cheers,
Bill

Hatterasguy · #2 08-22-2004, 10:29 AM

Call Phil he can probably get them, Fastlane has a large selection but Phil can get you anything!

Eskimo · #3 08-22-2004, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bill murrow

Saw some rubber plugs on Ebay that fit into the jack point holes on a 123. Left what I felt was a hefty bid but this morning found I was outbid.

Does anyone know where I can get these plugs online? Checked fastlane and several other sources and no luck. Looked it up under the "body mechanical and trim" heading, thinking they would be there but no luck.

Are they worthwhile or do they trap moisture in causing faster rust?

Thanks...

Cheers,
Bill

I saw the same plugs, and had the same questions regarding their suitability. I'm curious to see what responses you get here!

-- eskimo

whunter · #4 08-22-2004, 04:58 PM

The answer is yes and no.

Is that clear as mud?

If you have rust already, it must be repaired first.

If there is no rust even in the jack hole, apply a light coating of grease to the jack hole and install your new plugs.

One of my friends fills his jack holes with axle grease every year and plugs them, it leaks out during the summer and makes a mess.

Have a nice day.

Mr. FancyPants · #5 08-22-2004, 05:50 PM

Somebody here suggested to me to go to the dealer for plugs!

bill murrow · #6 08-22-2004, 09:18 PM

Grease sounds so logical...No, I have no rust, not even in the holes so a light coat a couple times a year ought to keep it.

Going to the dealer??

I don't like going to the dealer for anything but I guess sometimes we must. I'll call Phil first. I bid $22.50 for a set of four on ebay. They brought the next bid. It'll be interesting to see what the dealer charges.

Thanks....

Cheers,

Bill

Hatterasguy · #7 08-23-2004, 09:04 AM

Whats wrong with going to the dealer? I get a lot of little parts from the local dealer. I just replaced the little broken plastic glove box screws that adjust the glove box lid. I could have hunted for a parts car but they were $3.12 from the dealer with the rubber covers on the heads. Why bother?

lrg · #8 08-23-2004, 01:37 PM

The plugs are available at the dealer. If they can't find them it's because they weren't originally installed on the 123. They were original to the 124 and fit the 123 exactly the same. I bought four from the dealer at $1.60 each, part # 201-899-00-08. It always pays to check out if the Ebay "deal" is really a deal. I second whunter in that you want to start with a clean, dry jack hole and then smear a bit of grease on the plug before inserting it. Also, be sure the pliers are still in your tool kit because it may be tough to get them out with your hands.

whunter · #9 08-23-2004, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lrg

Also, be sure the pliers are still in your tool kit because it may be tough to get them out with your hands.

I had to pull one on a friend’s car during a blizzard, with a cork screw.

We got to the new years party and told the story, everyone wanted to use my cork screw that night. LOL

Perhaps I should buy a Mercedes Benz cork screw. LOL ROFL

boneheaddoctor · #10 02-14-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lrg

The plugs are available at the dealer. If they can't find them it's because they weren't originally installed on the 123. They were original to the 124 and fit the 123 exactly the same. I bought four from the dealer at $1.60 each, part # 201-899-00-08. It always pays to check out if the Ebay "deal" is really a deal. I second whunter in that you want to start with a clean, dry jack hole and then smear a bit of grease on the plug before inserting it. Also, be sure the pliers are still in your tool kit because it may be tough to get them out with your hands.

Bump for some good info for new members.

bill murrow · #11 02-14-2005, 06:19 PM

Have you guys noticed that the ebay bidding has slowed down on these since they first appeared? They used to bring in excess of $20 and now they're hovering around $12.

I have yet to get any but will do so and get them from the dealer as they're cheaper than Ebay!

Cheers,
Bill

Jetmugg · #12 02-14-2005, 06:35 PM

Take note of the part number for those plugs. It starts with 201. That means they are the same plugs used for the 201 chassis (190 series cars). My 190D has these plugs, and every other 190E and D that I've seen also has them. You might be able to find them in a junkyard pretty easily, as there are plenty of 201 chassis (190E's and 190D's) in the 'yards.

SteveM.