You can usually find a shop that will use your new parts - very few will install used parts - but if you ask them to buy the needed parts from Rusty you should get Rustys price.
Rusty lists your alternator for $178 (free shipping). Sounds like your indie is raping you. I'd go someplace else. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 2:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] Getting taken by mechanic currently > How does this sound to y'all? > > About $750 dollars to replace the alternator, and the tensioner pulley > and its shock. > > and about $160 to replace the thermostat. > > The alternator the guy wants to sell me is some $350. > > He won't accept outside parts. > > Is this price what I should expect? > > Anybody want to buy an 87 190D? > > Brian > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.31/1031 - Release Date: > 9/26/2007 12:12 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
