$200 to replace #1 Glow Plug on a 2006 E320 cdi?
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2006 E320 CDI
$200 to replace #1 Glow Plug on a 2006 E320 cdi?
Local shop (non-dealer) wants $200 to replace a Cylinder #1 glow plug on my 2006 E320 cdi. Given that I can buy the part for $40 and (at least some) people say this is an easy replacement (assuming you buy the $20-$40 tool to pull off the cable, warm up the engine before trying to un-screw the failed plug and do not use more than 25 NM force to unscrew the bad plug like MB tells you in the service manual)...is this a bit excessive?
That would be $1200 to replace all six. At that rate, I would think that they would at least have the decency to hold a mid-caliber pistol on you while you are paying.
Sheesh!
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That would be $1200 to replace all six. At that rate, I would think that they would at least have the decency to hold a mid-caliber pistol on you while you are paying.
Sheesh!
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Have I got a deal for you. $40 for a 6v beru glow plug and the tool to remove the boot. #1 is the easiest to do. Job is 45min tops and that includes the time to drink a 6 pack while doing it.
My #1 went out ~3 years ago, and I bought 2 plugs just in case (the 6v were hard to find then), never had another issue. I sold the W211 so I have parts for sale.
My #1 went out ~3 years ago, and I bought 2 plugs just in case (the 6v were hard to find then), never had another issue. I sold the W211 so I have parts for sale.
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Sounds good.
Sounds interesting. I was about to buy a set of 6 on eBay for $150 and a tool for $20.
Your tool has the right angle to do the #1 cylinder? I know they come in many angles.
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Your tool has the right angle to do the #1 cylinder? I know they come in many angles.
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Have I got a deal for you. $40 for a 6v beru glow plug and the tool to remove the boot. #1 is the easiest to do. Job is 45min tops and that includes the time to drink a 6 pack while doing it.
My #1 went out ~3 years ago, and I bought 2 plugs just in case (the 6v were hard to find then), never had another issue. I sold the W211 so I have parts for sale.
My #1 went out ~3 years ago, and I bought 2 plugs just in case (the 6v were hard to find then), never had another issue. I sold the W211 so I have parts for sale.
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NEVER and I mean NEVER go back to that shop! if they have a website with feedback, place a negative feedback so others can see as well, rip offs like them should never be allowed to do business. very cheap and easy DIY.
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You may be right
They also charged me $88 to read the error codes when my alternator failed...this was a discounted rate. Then $500 labor to replace the alternator plus $550 for a rebuilt alternator. Alternator should not have failed at 36,000 miles anyway, but, hey, it's a Merc, not a Toyota. That seemed high, but it is too cold here to do it myself. They are good, but have a lock on import repairs in our small Michigan town, and I think they take advantage of that. Merc dealer is 60 miles away and I am sure no cheaper. Still...
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