If I remember correctly a remanufactured part from Mercedes is circa £240. It also comes with MAF sensors. Still more than the repair kit, but might be worth looking into it if yours is "beyond repair".
Had a look overmine today while cleaning the engine bay, popped it off and found that it is cracked and broken on one side. I was going to buy a new one from merc but this will do the job nicely!! many thanks.
Compare the price for a Jeep Grand Cherokee with the same engine.
That same hose is about $175 retail on this side. Around 150 UK piasters .
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