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Codger49
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Either MB or genuine Sachs springs will be suitable.
However, ECP have the rights to the Sachs name in the UK and I had an issue with them last year when I needed rear coil springs for my W209.
As there are different springs required, depending on the weight of options fitted to your car e.g. sunroof, air conditioning etc, I wanted to cross check the manufacturers part number against the Sachs online catalogue. I called ECP to get the Sachs number for the W209 spring they were offering and the number quoted bore no resemblance to any Sachs numbers.
I didn't like this, so bought genuine MB springs.
I subsequently found out the number they had quoted was a Lesjofors number, not a Sachs number.
However, ECP have the rights to the Sachs name in the UK and I had an issue with them last year when I needed rear coil springs for my W209.
As there are different springs required, depending on the weight of options fitted to your car e.g. sunroof, air conditioning etc, I wanted to cross check the manufacturers part number against the Sachs online catalogue. I called ECP to get the Sachs number for the W209 spring they were offering and the number quoted bore no resemblance to any Sachs numbers.
I didn't like this, so bought genuine MB springs.
I subsequently found out the number they had quoted was a Lesjofors number, not a Sachs number.
Codger49
MB Enthusiast
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- W209 CLK500, W168 A190; E46 325i; SPA2 XC60
Please do a search on this forum before ordering from Euromerc.
You may be one of the lucky ones, it seems to be pot luck as whether you have a successful buying experience.
You may be one of the lucky ones, it seems to be pot luck as whether you have a successful buying experience.
Codger thanks for your reply if euromerc are not v good then no point ordering from them.
Genuine merc are expensive eurocarparts Sachs dont know whether Genuine Sachs or not what else option i have soon iam traveling back to Highland and want to get it done before i travel.
Genuine merc are expensive eurocarparts Sachs dont know whether Genuine Sachs or not what else option i have soon iam traveling back to Highland and want to get it done before i travel.
Codger49
MB Enthusiast
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- W209 CLK500, W168 A190; E46 325i; SPA2 XC60
Mick5 - I guess if you are short of time, then Eurocarparts Sachs will do. If they are genuine Sachs, then no issue, if they are not, then I expect them to be of satisfactory quality, as with the Lesjofors parts they quoted me.
By the way, Eurocarparts state you need to identify your particular springs through the Mercedes EPC (Electronic parts catalog).
If you wish to PM me with your VIN, I can try to identify the correct ones on my copy of EPC.
By the way, Eurocarparts state you need to identify your particular springs through the Mercedes EPC (Electronic parts catalog).
If you wish to PM me with your VIN, I can try to identify the correct ones on my copy of EPC.
Same issue on my w203 57 plate avantgarde c-class - passed the MOT today but received advisories for the rear springs being corroded. I started ringing around for parts but everyone mentioned for that model there were several coils available, and to get the right one I'd need to identify the paint marks on the current Springs. That's going to be impossible because the painted coating has almost all come off... I have a vin if anyone can help? Cheers.
Codger49
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- May 21, 2015
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- 1,686
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- South Kent
- Car
- W209 CLK500, W168 A190; E46 325i; SPA2 XC60
Yes, post your VIN and I will have a look tomorrow.
