Repair Kit - M119 Air Intake Hoses - Discounted for 500Eboard Members

[500AMM]

Kurthclassic made a kit to repair the intake hoses.

Mercedes W124 500E Air Duct Repair Hose (for A1190901482)

With us you get everything you need for a successful repair of your Mercedes classic

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WOW, that's a very welcome gift for us!
Hopefully many owners have saved their old intake tubes. And I can leave the idea about finding the needed materials for a DIY resto.

 

[luckymike]

Great news. I've wondered why no one did this.

 

[195910]

Finally some good news! I know the company, good guys.

 

[195910]

I contacted the manger, he is offering a significant special discount for the forum members!

@gerryvz How can we offer this to forum members? sticky?

 

[gerryvz]

I contacted the manger, he is offering a significant special discount for the forum members!

@gerryvz How can we offer this to forum members? sticky?

Just post a Parts For Sale thread with a group buy or the special pricing, and details. Probably can get the best price with a group buy of XX pieces....

 

[195910]

Just post a Parts For Sale thread with a group buy or the special pricing, and details. Probably can get the best price with a group buy of XX pieces....

Hi Gerry, he already sent me the special price for the members, nearly 8 Euros off list price!
Can we make this thread as a sticky and mention "USE 500EBOARD Discount"

 

[Berglund]

I just ordered a pair hoses….
Quick reply from Kurt company

 

[Berglund]

Good evening gents

I got the delivery of the hoses today
Have someone do the job,
Shift the hoses?

Best Regards
Niklas

 

[500AMM]

Niklas, I tried to explain how to take the hoses apart in this thread, post #35:

Air Intake Hoses | M119 Engine

I want to change the air intake hoses, however the original ones are made of a degradable materials and do not last that long specially in hot climates. Anyone knows a perfect match from other Benz that can be retrofit in the 036 perfectly? I found this image online ,and i was wondering what...

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[Berglund]

I am satisfied with this hoses from Kurth.
I did the job in a 10 minutes on the Sunday morning.
Easy work
Thanks to the tips
Best Regards
Niklas

 

[500AMM]

That's looks great, Niklas!
You are likely the first member "pioneering" the new zoom tube replacement material.

 

[Kridre]

I'm thinking about 3D printing the plastic parts of the intake tubes. I wonder if there will be any demand for them, because it's always the foam that is damaged. For now, I printed the prototype with PET-G, but the final product would be made out of something more durable.

 

[Kridre]

Here they are. Printed out from Carbon fiber reinforced nylon, heat-resistant up to 194°C (381°F), according to the manufacturer of this filament. I don't have any way to test them until the spring comes, but if someone needs them asap before testing, PM me, there will be a discount and in exchange I would like to receive information if they are holding up in the engine bay. Price is $90 for one side (foam piece not included).



I'm happy with the way that they look. Finish is similar to the distributor cover.



I also made 3D model of the ignition wires clip. It will be printed in the same material.



More parts are coming. I would like to make headlight buckets and engine mount air ducts, but they are a little too big for my printer, so it will be a multi piece design. Fan shroud is also an option, but it will be really $$$ and also multi piece design. I know that everyone wants to keep everything looking as close to OEM as possible (Myself incuded), so making a ugly Frankenstein fan shroud held together by zip-ties and hope is not an option. I will need to figure out some way to join multiple parts together while making it looking as good as possible.

I will make separate for sale thread in the future.

 

[MK500]

I’m looking for a distributor cover like the one in your middle picture. Passenger side. What are you asking?
Thanks

 

[Kridre]

I’m looking for a distributor cover like the one in your middle picture. Passenger side. What are you asking?
Thanks

It's not for sale, this piece is from my own car. I will also try to make reproduction of them.

 

[MK500]

Sounds good.

 

[MK500]

And good luck to you in the effort!

 

[TimL]

Did you check if the distributor cover is still available from MB? I had bought a set less than a year ago, so I’d check with MB

 

[MK500]

Thanks. Will do!

 

[gsxr]

Both left & right distributor covers went NLA in early 2024. You can try to find some new old stock on a shelf somewhere, but don't get your hopes up. eBay only shows a few used ones. There's a used passenger side for <$30 delivered (link) but the square hole at the top which locks it down, is broken (as almost all are).

On the bright side, these are excellent candidates for 3D printing, especially if the finish will be anywhere close to stock, at least enough so it's not obviously a 3D print.