Duo Valve

[shanksy]

Hi all, I'm looking for a replacement Duo Valve for my '94 e220 Coupe W124 with the M111 engine.

The part number I have been quoted at MB prices (£240) is 0018303984

After searching for a cheaper used part using that number however, I find the same part number is listed as for the M104 engine.

I thought these duo valves were very specific to both the engine and the type of heating in the car (a/c or non /ac, or climate). Mine is plain old non a/c.

If I find somewhere to order this part (Germany) for example, is it guaranteed to fit ?

Appreciate any advice.

Lee

 

[neilrr]

It's not engine specific, it's AC specific.

Pm'ed you.

 

[The G.F.P]

mine are stuck on my other w124 3.2 1994 with air con

i was told to tap them gently as that might release them, if that dont work to then take them apart and clean them up

how much are new ones?

 

[219]

Try your local breakers yard . I usually pay around £20 or £25 for these .

Plenty of 124's ariund being broken .

A specialist dismantler like Dave Collins or Rob Parker will sell you a used one which will have been tested before sale for a little more than the price above .

 

[peapod]

I took mine apart last year and cleaned them be very careful not to drop parts. It is not a difficult job and no seals to replace. see threads Peapod

 

[shanksy]

Thanks for the tips guys, have tried breakers in the area and not had any luck.

My question now is that neilrr has offered me a duo valve with the correct part number, looking at the pics though it looks different to my existing one.
He thinks his came off an A/C car which is probably why it looks different.

When my garage called Merc dealer for a price, they done it just be the Reg Plate. Would this give them info on the type of heating in the car or just the year / model etc.

I can only guess that they gave me the wrong part number ???

Anyone got any ideas, or have a similar fan only system to mine and know their duo valve part number

Thanks as always
Lee