Shwan_560

Good evening, MBWorld. I recently purchased a long time dream car of mine, a black on black 560SEL with factory chrome wheels. I got it for a great price and its in very good condition with 110k miles. To make a long story short, the PO passed away and it sat for half a year, the wife did not want the car and I knew I had to get it, so I did. It does not run as of now, we changed out a fuel line, and now all it needs is the EHA valve (governor). A good friend of mine who is working on it, says that I should get the "genuine" MB EHA valve rather than the Bosch valve. A new genuine valve costs $420 while a new Bosch valve costs much less. Is it worth paying the extra money for the genuine part? Though, I have been told that Bosch is the OEM supplier. Any input would be great. Thank you in advance!

Plutoe

Yes Bosch is an OEM, however for what part?---go with the original MB part it will add value to the car and then the car will be valued at 600 bucks!

Shwan_560

Part number is "0000703962". It's an electro hydraulic actuator valve. I read that Mercedes does not manufacture the EHA valve, rather Bosch does it for them. I just don't want to spend the extra money if it's not necessary. However if there is a difference, then I will get the "genuine" part.

Shwan_560

Here is the Bosch part http://m.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R107-W124-R126-R129-190E-300E-420SEL-Bosch-E-H-A-Valve-0000703962-/370820859640


Here is the genuine part http://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/0000703962.htm?pn=000-070-39-62-MBZ&catalog_description=E%2EH%2EA%2E%20Valve%20&SV SVSI=3484

Shwan_560

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