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LESTAYLOR · 21-06-2012, 03:39 PM

I have just had the air con on my car serviced with new condenser, drier and regas. The guy came to my house and worked tirelessly.

Because it is an E320 cdi he had to remove the front bumper to get the condenser out. He pointed out where the air flow does not reach the condenser and the build-up of dead bugs and other debris does the damage. He replaced all parts with genuine MB parts and charged £270+Vat

Expensive you decide I am more than happy the car is so cold when the air con is on I'm thinking of selling ices from the centre console cold box

**BlackC55** · 21-06-2012, 04:07 PM

Are you sure they were genuine parts?

That is very good value.

Ted · 21-06-2012, 04:12 PM

Excellent price.

99 please.

LESTAYLOR · 21-06-2012, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackC55

Are you sure they were genuine parts?

That is very good value.

Yes he did show me the parts and he has guaranteed parts and labour for one year

**BlackC55** · 21-06-2012, 04:36 PM

MB parts come with a 2 year warranty. All MB parts do. If they fail within that 2 year period then take the car back to the MB main dealer the parts were bought from with a copy of the parts invoice and they will fix it FOC.

LESTAYLOR · 21-06-2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackC55

MB parts come with a 2 year warranty. All MB parts do. If they fail within that 2 year period then take the car back to the MB main dealer the parts were bought from with a copy of the parts invoice and they will fix it FOC.

Have I been done then?

it would seem that they are not genuine parts.

I will call him and have a word. The air con works so well though, but I will find out about this.

**BlackC55** · 22-06-2012, 08:52 AM

Some aftermarket cobdensors are absolutly fine. We often use them as an alternative if the customer is on a budget.

We tend to stick with the EIS brand as they seem pretty good.

Pringles · 23-06-2012, 06:12 PM

Les,
I would be interested to know who you used. Would you be able to send me a PM as I need a compressor and receiver drier for my W124 E36. MB parts seem to be ridiculous prices - £826 for a compressor

If we get some sun,I would like to stay cool

Chris

SavMan · 23-06-2012, 06:22 PM

That a really good price my last W210 was almost £500 for a new condenser and regas, that was at an Indie as well not MB.

Pontoneer · 23-06-2012, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pringles

Les,
I would be interested to know who you used. Would you be able to send me a PM as I need a compressor and receiver drier for my W124 E36. MB parts seem to be ridiculous prices - £826 for a compressor

If we get some sun,I would like to stay cool

Chris

Is that as an exchange unit or a straight purchase ?

Can't compressors be rebuilt/refurbished for less than that ? Surely a matter of stripping down and fitting new seals or bearings ?

Pringles · 23-06-2012, 06:48 PM

Apparently the clutch mechanism on the Air con compressor has failed and the bearings are noisy. That quote was a straight new MB part for the W124 (part no 0002300511)and fitting is on top of course. I was thinking of getting pattern parts and which cost less than 50% of the MB ones.

LESTAYLOR · 23-06-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pontoneer

Is that as an exchange unit or a straight purchase ?

Can't compressors be rebuilt/refurbished for less than that ? Surely a matter of stripping down and fitting new seals or bearings ?

That was for a straight purchase fitted and regassed...

LESTAYLOR · 23-06-2012, 07:36 PM

I am happy to give details of the guy who serviced my system, just message me.

LESTAYLOR · 23-06-2012, 07:39 PM

Just for information this guy uses (Behr Hella) parts

Howard · 23-06-2012, 08:02 PM

Post up his details please Les , i'm just down the road from you and need exactly the same thing doing to mine.

Cheers

H

21-06-2012, 03:39 PM	#1
LESTAYLOR Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Car: W210 E320CDI 7 seater Estate and 1985 Mercedes 508D self converted camper van Posts: 335	Ices get your lovely ices here I have just had the air con on my car serviced with new condenser, drier and regas. The guy came to my house and worked tirelessly. Because it is an E320 cdi he had to remove the front bumper to get the condenser out. He pointed out where the air flow does not reach the condenser and the build-up of dead bugs and other debris does the damage. He replaced all parts with genuine MB parts and charged £270+Vat Expensive you decide I am more than happy the car is so cold when the air con is on I'm thinking of selling ices from the centre console cold box __________________ MAN WORRY, MAN DIE, MAN NO WORRY, MAN STILL DIE, WHY WORRY? I don't have any problems that can't be solved by being hit over the head with a big bag of money!!!!

21-06-2012, 04:07 PM	#2
BlackC55 Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Horndean, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Southsea Car: C43 AMG with mods, CLK55, C250TD, MK1 Caddy Posts: 14,264	Are you sure they were genuine parts? That is very good value. __________________ Olly Prestige car Service: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

21-06-2012, 04:36 PM	#5
BlackC55 Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Horndean, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Southsea Car: C43 AMG with mods, CLK55, C250TD, MK1 Caddy Posts: 14,264	MB parts come with a 2 year warranty. All MB parts do. If they fail within that 2 year period then take the car back to the MB main dealer the parts were bought from with a copy of the parts invoice and they will fix it FOC. __________________ Olly Prestige car Service: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

22-06-2012, 08:52 AM	#7
BlackC55 Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Horndean, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Southsea Car: C43 AMG with mods, CLK55, C250TD, MK1 Caddy Posts: 14,264	Some aftermarket cobdensors are absolutly fine. We often use them as an alternative if the customer is on a budget. We tend to stick with the EIS brand as they seem pretty good. __________________ Olly Prestige car Service: I am listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available.

21-06-2012, 04:12 PM	#3
Ted Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Warwick Car: slk 200, Yamaha XVS 1100 and erm.. Kia Picanto Posts: 2,479	Excellent price. 99 please.

23-06-2012, 06:12 PM	#8
Pringles Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Sussex Car: Searching for another Posts: 228	Les, I would be interested to know who you used. Would you be able to send me a PM as I need a compressor and receiver drier for my W124 E36. MB parts seem to be ridiculous prices - £826 for a compressor If we get some sun,I would like to stay cool Chris

23-06-2012, 06:22 PM	#9
SavMan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London Car: E55K AMG Posts: 2,245	That a really good price my last W210 was almost £500 for a new condenser and regas, that was at an Indie as well not MB.

23-06-2012, 06:48 PM	#11
Pringles Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Sussex Car: Searching for another Posts: 228	Apparently the clutch mechanism on the Air con compressor has failed and the bearings are noisy. That quote was a straight new MB part for the W124 (part no 0002300511)and fitting is on top of course. I was thinking of getting pattern parts and which cost less than 50% of the MB ones.

23-06-2012, 07:36 PM	#13
LESTAYLOR Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Car: W210 E320CDI 7 seater Estate and 1985 Mercedes 508D self converted camper van Posts: 335	I am happy to give details of the guy who serviced my system, just message me.

23-06-2012, 07:39 PM	#14
LESTAYLOR Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sunbury-on-Thames Car: W210 E320CDI 7 seater Estate and 1985 Mercedes 508D self converted camper van Posts: 335	Just for information this guy uses (Behr Hella) parts

23-06-2012, 08:02 PM	#15
Howard Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toad Hall Car: 2 x CLK 430 / 1 x A190 Posts: 16,540	Post up his details please Les , i'm just down the road from you and need exactly the same thing doing to mine. Cheers H

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