Exhaust mount to transmission W124 V8 cars PN? WTB

[clarkz71]

I had to pull teeth to get this one, most yards cut them when they remove the engine/trans.

They have no idea what they're worth.
Took 2 months for me to find my spare.

Hasn't it been 3 months already for Roma?

There's an 034 currently in one of the Dallas pick-your-part wrecking yards, so perhaps texas993 would snag the part for you if you gave him enough coin.....

Good idea, I'm not to keen on selling mine.

 

[modzona]

What about ask a metalshop fabrication shop or what you call them over there, make some replicas. should not be to expensive.
The design is not the hardest to replicate.

 

[clarkz71]

What about ask a metalshop fabrication shop or what you call them over there, make some replicas. should not be to expensive.
The design is not the hardest to replicate.

It is a 034-036 only part number, no wonder they marked it up so high.

Sounds like a metal shop could do a good business making copies of the bracket.

I agree, I mentioned that back in January (post 36)

 

[gerryvz]

Too bad, there was an E420 here in Houston just a month or so ago, and it was jacked up with drivetrain complete, so I could have snagged it. The last one I saw was I think last July. I'll keep my eyes peeled and if I find one, it'll be $100 charge for you, Roma.

 

[Roma_500E]

Too bad, there was an E420 here in Houston just a month or so ago, and it was jacked up with drivetrain complete, so I could have snagged it. The last one I saw was I think last July. I'll keep my eyes peeled and if I find one, it'll be $100 charge for you, Roma.

Jesus Crisis, if that is the case I have to sell a car However, potential buyer might be aware of missing exhaust mount and will beat me on a price

Hasn't it been 3 months already for Roma?

Yup , exactly , long time and I still do not have this part

If mine were to break, I'd be in the same boat looking for one.

Seriously ? How can you break this thing ?

I may post a teaser pic though............

That is not fair

 

[captruff]

Thanx a lot !!

Then my dealer price is $75 too ...

Ok anybody has a used one here ?

I have a used exhaust bracket. 1993 400E make me an offer?





Jeff

 

[gerryvz]

$200?

 

[Roma_500E]

I have a used exhaust bracket. 1993 400E make me an offer?

Jeff

PM sent

 

[gerryvz]

I had dibs!


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[clarkz71]

I need another spare...................

 

[Roma_500E]

$200?

I had dibs!


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You missed your opportunity Sir to own a rare piece of metal

 

[captruff]

Gerry:


Bracket was sold to Roma. I'm actually keeping the catalysts as spares for a project car. The center resonator and muffler are available. Clark is interested in the crossover pipe.

Jeff

 

[texas993]

Gerry, if you are serious about getting one, I'll pull one for you. Let me know.

 

[Roma_500E]

Gerry, if you are serious about getting one, I'll pull one for you. Let me know.

Yeah, sell it to him for $200. He said he has dibs !

 

[sheward]

That was funny. I'm glad you finally got your bracket, Roma!

drew

 

[gerryvz]

Gerry, if you are serious about getting one, I'll pull one for you. Let me know.

No, that's OK Patrick, I'm good. Nobody loves me, but I'll get over it.

 

[emerydc8]

I was under my car today and happened to notice that I'm missing this rare piece of metal too. It's probably been missing since German Autosport of Santa Monica rebuilt the transmission in 2008.

 

[unrulyjess]

Roma,

I have that part, I bought an extra one about 5 years ago, when the bracket failed on my 1992 500E
with approximately 40K miles on it.


Unrulyjess

 

[clarkz71]

I was under my car today and happened to notice that I'm missing this rare piece of metal too. It's probably been missing since German Autosport of Santa Monica rebuilt the transmission in 2008.

Don't you do an under car check over at every oil change?

6 years and you never noticed that?

 

[Ron500E]

I think this part, along with early rubber mirror boots, is something we should start accumulating from boneyards.
I'll start a separate thread so others can contribute to what parts they think should be squirrelled away.

Ron

 

[gerryvz]

I think this part, along with early rubber mirror boots, is something we should start accumulating from boneyards.
I'll start a separate thread so others can contribute to what parts they think should be squirrelled away.

Ron

From now on, any and every .034 I see in boneyards I will be getting this piece. I have seen three .034s since last July here in Houston boneyards, so I will be on the lookout.

 

[texas993]

From now on, any and every .034 I see in boneyards I will be getting this piece. I have seen three .034s since last July here in Houston boneyards, so I will be on the lookout.

I agree Gerry as I see them around too. But every JY car that I have seen is very nasty underneath, keeping me from wanting to pull that part. Ewww, messy! Need Charlie, the part pulling cat, to go with me.

 

[gerryvz]

I agree Gerry as I see them around too. But every JY car that I have seen is very nasty underneath, keeping me from wanting to pull that part. Ewww, messy! Need Charlie, the part pulling cat, to go with me.

You can borrow him when you need him. He has a new sibling (a 10 week old Australian Shepherd puppy) so has not been happy as of late, as he learns to re-exert his "Alpha" status around the household. So I think Charlie could use a break, if you need him.

 

[emerydc8]

Don't you do an under car check over at every oil change?

6 years and you never noticed that?

I just bought the car last year.

 

[clarkz71]

I just bought the car last year.

Ahh, didn't see "previous owner" in the transmission statement.

It's probably been missing since German Autosport of Santa Monica rebuilt the transmission in 2008.

 

[emerydc8]

From now on, any and every .034 I see in boneyards I will be getting this piece. I have seen three .034s since last July here in Houston boneyards, so I will be on the lookout.

All of the junk yards I have visited are unpaved (dirt). How do you jack the car up to get to this part? Does the junk yard normally loan you a jack and some plywood or do you have to brig your own? Just curious.

 

[gsxr]

The yards I have visited have the cars in the air, on top of two steel wheels welded together. Plenty of room to slide underneath, in the dirt, mud, and gravel. Don't wear your nice threads.

 

[emerydc8]

That would be nice. Maybe the yard I visited didn't get the memo.

 

[Glen]

That would be nice. Maybe the yard I visited didn't get the memo.

Every yard here in SoCal that I've been to has the cars propped up on welded steel wheels like Dave described. Maybe AZ yards are different?

 

[emerydc8]

Apparently not in Tucson.

 

[gerryvz]

I just got home from the yard. Scored some Sportline goodies a few of which I'll put up for sale shortly. Also a mushroom dead pedal for my C126, which is unobtanium from MB and they are usually ALWAYS cracked. $5.00. Got some of the plastic seat track covers under the front seats, if anyone needs some.

All cars at the Houston LKQ yards put the cars up on round metal pipes about 8" in diameter that are welded to flat metal plates for stability. One at each corner. I've seen plenty of yards that use the steel wheel method, though.

I'm getting ready to score the steering box out of that Sportline 124 I found. I just put an MB trunk mat on the ground underneath where I need to work and that keeps most of the dust off. I usually wear a pair of coveralls if i know I'll be under the car or getting really greasy.

 

[baviking1]

Every yard here in SoCal that I've been to has the cars propped up on welded steel wheels like Dave described. Maybe AZ yards are different?

Nope, all cars in Phoenix yards are elevated too.

I just returned from a few yards myself, where I pulled the exhaust bracket in question from the above car. I also pulled some minor trim pieces, a few blower motor fuses, and an intercooler and Volvo turbo fan (same 4600 CFM unit as Ford Taurus) w/attendant relays. A profitable day, for sure.....

 

[J-Sauce]

Apparently not in Tucson.

That's unusual. Do they not want to sell wheels? Or brakes? Or suspension parts...or exhaust brackets!?!

 

[baviking1]

That's unusual. Do they not want to sell wheels? Or brakes? Or suspension parts...or exhaust brackets!?!

That is Tucson's ham-handed attempt to save the planet, one un-salvageable car part at a time.......

 

[Stevester 500E]

Gerry,

Is the sportline steering box going in he wagon or for sale?

 

[Ron500E]

Gerry,

Is the sportline steering box going in he wagon or for sale?

I have a Sportline box in my wagon and it makes the car really fun to drive. Especially with the Limo bar in front and 036 bar in the rear and 17" AMG wheels. Bilstein Sports, new rubber bushings and mounts and Sportline (129) subframe mounts help too.
I (Joanna) wouldn't mind a Sportline box in her coupe but I'd have trouble sneaking it in without her knowledge. Maybe when she visit's her mother in Poland I could....

Ron

 

[superstar]

I am looking for the same piece of metal. Anyone got a spare laying around?

 

[gerryvz]

Gerry,

Is the sportline steering box going in he wagon or for sale?

The steering box will be sold, yes.

 

[Roma_500E]

I am looking for the same piece of metal. Anyone got a spare laying around?

I know in MN 320CE sportline sitting in a yard. So if anybody need the steering box I can give phone # of the guy (owner) of the yard so that you can buy this thing. Owner is very nice and reasonable guy.

LMK

 

[8899]

I have a Sportline box in my wagon

Are you going to get it re-painted or sell it?

 

[Ron500E]

I know in MN 320CE sportline sitting in a yard. So if anybody need the steering box I can give phone # of the guy (owner) of the yard so that you can buy this thing. Owner is very nice and reasonable guy.

LMK

Roma:
I believe the CE (and all coupe) Sportline steering boxes are the same as the Non Sportline sedan boxes. Dave or Gerry should confirm but I believe the quicker ratio was only offered on the sedan and in Europe the wagon.
The one "everyone" wants is the sedan Sportline box I believe.

Kind Regards,

Ron

 

[gsxr]

Ron is correct. The coupé Sport box is worthless, it's the same as all the regular sedan boxes. For some reason, MB put a slower box ratios into the two-doors. The "good" box is found on Sportline sedans and cabrios in USA, and on wagons in Europe (the Sportline wagon was not offered in USA). The real holy grail would be a Sportline 034 box (Euro only), as an upgrade for the 036!

 

[036/199]

I could get a euro sedan sportline box if anyone is interested.Mate of mine breaks a 280E sportline..

 

[gerryvz]

I will check into whether van de Velde has a Euro 034 Sportline box when I visit him in June. If so, I will get one and bring it home. And sell it to the highest bidder !!!

Sportline sedans in the US are fairly rare ... I have seen far more Sportline coupes than sedans.

Cheers,
Gerry

 

[Roma_500E]

Roma:
I believe the CE (and all coupe) Sportline steering boxes are the same as the Non Sportline sedan boxes. Dave or Gerry should confirm but I believe the quicker ratio was only offered on the sedan and in Europe the wagon.
The one "everyone" wants is the sedan Sportline box I believe.

Kind Regards,

Ron

Ok, good to know the difference. Never seen sportline sedan in the US to be honest so it has to be rare as Gerry says.

 

[gerryvz]

I have one of these $300 pieces of metal for sale over in this thread .... for the low low price of $90 postpaid.

Get it while it's hot !!!

 

[gerryvz]

Wait, it gets better. For p/n 124-492-46-41:

Jan 2009 = $22 list
Jan 2010 = $23 list
Jan 2011 = $25 list
Jan 2012 = $51 list
Jan 2013 = $105 list
Jan 2014 = $236 list

Inventory control by price increase. Nobody will pay $236 for that piece of metal.

Good news !!

This exhaust bracket part (124 492 46 41) has only risen to $252 list price from MB !!!

 

[samiam44]

Wow,


They are plentiful here...

 

[gerryvz]

Having a good supply of V-8 W124 parts is not a bad thing.....

 

[Benz]

I have both of these for sale if anyone needs them =)