Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

Karl, I'd replace all the rubber vacuum lines, rubber oxidizes and ages. The comparative cost of genuine Mercedes-Benz rubber hose, purchases in bulk, is probably going to be so low that it is well worth the piece of mind. In addition, if I were the Mechanic, I would vastly prefer to have as

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

arl Wittnebel" <atypical...@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2015 3:34 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy Do people typically replace all the rubber vacuum lines along with the pods/actuators? I suppose if they are not stretched they should be ok, but still they a

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

Do people typically replace all the rubber vacuum lines along with the pods/actuators? I suppose if they are not stretched they should be ok, but still they are 28 years old now. I will wait for the blower to blow. Thanks for the info :-) On Nov 6, 2015 4:29 PM, "Peter Frederick via Mercedes" <

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

I replaced all the plastic vacuum lines in the 450SLC under hood when I rebuilt the engine because they broke if you bent them much at all. A couple of meters of the tubing was not expensive from Rusty. On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 8:31 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Plastic

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

Heater core failure is quite rare, but you should replace the 0-rings on the pipes when you have the heater box out. Blower motor and controller can be changed without taking anything other than some trim and the wiper motor out. I've done all these so far, and need to do the evaporator

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

Ordering all vacuum pods. Do heater cores ever go bad on these cars? What about the blower motors? Thanks. On Nov 5, 2015 10:49 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Really depends on your goal. I would imagine a used dash in good shape is > far less expensive than

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

I think the book rate is more like 14 hours? If I were to pay someone, I'd budget at least $2k, and I'd find an independent mechanic who works on the "classics" because most dealers probably don't have anyone left who has been factory trained to work on these cars. I think you'll really just

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

Really depends on your goal. I would imagine a used dash in good shape is far less expensive than a new dash, but you'd need to check with Classic Center or MB Northlake to get an idea on prices for new. The risk with a used dash is condition: Is it just about to start cracking? If you can

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

"Meade Dillon via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: "Meade Dillon" <dillonm...@gmail.com> > Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 9:15 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap e

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

des@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Meade Dillon" <dillonm...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2015 9:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy I think the book rate is more like 14 hours? If I were to

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash swap evaporectomy

What do you all feel the going mechanic rate should be for this job, labor only? I'm thinking over 2k around LA. That 400e FOR Sale On peachparts APPARENTLY Had Evap Done FOR 2600 At THE dealer. Apparently it is like 10 hours of work? Thanks, Karl ___