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02-03-2011, 10:06 PM
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Expensive Part (Door Striker)
Had trouble closing the left rear door on my 89 300se due to a worn door strike.
 Was too lazy so took it to my favorite shop. Got the bill: $120 for the part! Good thing he only charged me $20 for labor. Thinking this might have been a misquote on price, I called up Greenway Mercedes in town, a place known for high-priced parts, and got a quote fpr $216 to order the part. Finally I logged on here and found the part on-line for $40. Expensive lesson learned. But, can anyone explain the wide range of prices?
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02-04-2011, 06:54 AM
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You'll always find wide ranges of prices for most any part for any make. I don't know what the original Mercedes striker lists for, but I've purchased OE Mercedes ones for $25 each online. I just buy parts when I see them very reasonable. I have a good amount of original Mercedes spare parts on hand. That way, when I really do need something I don't get slammed on the price.
The strikers I've seen out there are usually Kratex and EZ. I don't know the durability of either, but they can be had for less than 20 bucks each. By the way, if you have to pay someone to diagnose and replace a striker, you may have the wrong car.
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02-04-2011, 06:16 PM
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FYI
Quote:
http://catalog.peachparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1625506 Fastlane: Door Striker - Right http://catalog.peachparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1608029 .
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02-26-2011, 07:15 PM
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My doors are not closing on my 1978 300D. The driver's side was OK but all of a sudden it would not latch. The rounded tab had broken off. The other side has the striker mostly intact. I will replace them, but I would like to know how to adjust them. Can anyone explain the process?
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02-27-2011, 10:52 PM
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Answer
Really have to slam the doors to get them to close...
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/180480-really-have-slam-doors-get-them-close.html#post1431029 what do I adjust so my door latches? http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/33011-what-do-i-adjust-so-my-door-latches.html#post181910 door hard to shut, 300SD door hard to shut, 300SD .
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