Cool!
Definitely no need to replace again. Only if original from the early 90's.
Since the hose is soft and not cracked, you can probably leave it alone. But if it's original from the early 90's, a new one wouldn't be a bad idea. Replacement is very difficult with the differential in place. On most of my 124's, this hose is often cracked and hardened, to the point where it is almost impossible to use "hose pinch" tools to stop fuel flow when the hose is removed from the fuel pump.
If the flex disc is stuck on the diff flange and/or driveshaft flange, you'll have to pry it off one or the other. This can be VERY tight. Once the driveshaft is separated from the differential, it should slide forward an inch or two.
To clarify things - flex disc bolts are removed from diff side, but still attached on the driveshaft, as per FSM. I don't think removing them gives any advantage as disc is kind of donut?
Correct - just depends if the flex disc is more "stuck" to the driveshaft, or the differential.
I wonder if Mopar 5142478AA is the same thing? See this ebay listing:Bad news... the Febi flex disc kit 129-410-01-15 appears to be OOS, possibly NLA, from all vendors in USA. Hopefully you can still get them in Europe.
Otherwise in USA the dealer list price is $310 and discount dealers are $200-$230 each. Looks like Europe dealer pricing is ~€275 including VAT?
Worse news... the part number doesnt appear at MBCC anymore (link), which is often a bad sign, possibly indicating impending NLA. Would need a dealer to check worldwide inventory in Paragon, and also check for possible NLA codes in Paragon.
Great detective work, kid Sir! I discovered the same this morning, was just about to post, Amazon indeed a better price, Autozone has them also with 20% off
The MB kit 129-410-01-15 fits a bazillion applications... most all 129, 140, and a ton of other/newer chassis. EPC screenshot below is only for North American applications. I hadn't thought about the Chrysler fitments though - great idea! But... keep reading.
I found that as well when researching a couple weeks ago. However... until someone orders a Dorman to confirm what's in the box, it's still a gamble. I found other reports of rapid Dorman failures, which combined with the very low price, makes me suspicious that Dorman is 'borrowing' an old photo. Click here, read the Amazon reviews - sort by "most recent". Kind of like the oil filter fiasco a couple months ago, showing OEM in the photo but delivering no-name in the box. Click here to see at least one photo of Dorman that is clearly NOT SGF.
OE Mopar SHOULD be an SGF Germany flex disc. Oddly, most photos of the Mopar disc show 3 bolts, not 4 or 8? The included bolts may or may not be the correct length but you can often re-use the old hardware.
Glady, I have a set ordered from Autozone and a set from Amazon, all due to arrive in 2 days... Who knows, eventually will be worth 5000€???
Thank you so much @Duh_Vinci for contributing to our science investigations here!!!!
I know, right? The odd thing is, MB would normally have a supercession if there's a new/different version of the disc coming from SGF. Maybe that's in the works, but the part number MIA on Classic is worrisome. I wonder if there's any discussion on the various Charallenger forums.
Yes, one each front & rear. This is the kit with bolts, washers, and locking nuts. AFAICT these may still be available from Mercedes, but inventory may be limited. Someone would need to ask a dealer to confirm. Discount dealers have the kits for ~$225 each.
Ordered one from the MB Husker folks this morning and they processed and confirmed the order. If stuff is NLA they usually process the order and then send a cancellation. So I'm somewhat optimistic that these can still be bought from the discount MB dealers
Yes, exactly!!! God knows there are plenty indeed!
I'm curious as all of you about these "mystery" parts, and considering reboxing inventory/situation is not always identical in term of actual parts inside the boxes, I figure why not, from 2 sources, both should be quickly delivered, and I still have 2 years old SGF (FEBI reboxed) to compare to these Dorman's.
I think those 2 brackets were silver? Bummer that 1 is still available new (and cheap!), but the other is NLA.
Indeed! That is the question. BTW, the other place has these in stock is Rockauto at $63.79, there is 5% 224117750185169165, these also have visible SGF markings on the page info photos More Information for DORMAN 935502
Yes, that's the one coupon is TIME4WINTER shipping is free
Filters, yes, totally forgot! That was something! Amazon's order says shipped, said to be here tomorrow, will report with details...
At this price, I'm keeping both sets, who knows, maybe once the value reaches the target of 5000€ (set by @gerryvz ), I may trade a set for NLA Lemforder motor mounts?
I ordered a couple as well, although Amazon is showing delivery by March-1. (!?) Fingers crossed.
What? March 1?I ordered a couple as well, although Amazon is showing delivery by March-1. (!?) Fingers crossed.
I know, right? On the product page, it shows Feb-9:
Ummm. Yeah, ahhh...Let me guess. When you said ordered a couple what you really did was order 100 sets, thus blowing through Amazons current balance on hand (4) thus causing them to special order 100 pcs from Dorman, thus giving you a March 1 estimate?
That's a good point. Guess we'll see where the origin is when they ship!Can we infer from this that AMZNs distribution center for these Dormans is farther from the east coast than it is from the west coast?
Concur. The Dormans arrived today. They are individually boxed (no hardware) SGF discs, made in Germany, Western European rubber smell, with the MB part number and star ground off. Not a bad deal for $135 per pair, postage paid, after discount.
Where did you buy this febi?
Made order. Thanks for the tip! Hope that is still proper SGF discs
Only disc, no hardware.
Order for another one placed.
