Author Topic: Free easy to use alternative to the EPC Electronic Parts Catalog  (Read 3555 times)

doitwright

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I subscribe to the EPC. The last time I paid it was $75 for a 1 year subscription. I find it cumbersome to use and has no way to copy/paste part numbers. Plus I have to update Java to use the software and then it has to be reset if I let it sit idle more than 24 hours. Seems a bit antiquated by today's standards. My new preferred source for parts diagrams and part numbers is partsouq.com  I can find everything the EPC has and it stays open in my browser. No fee. No sign-up. I find the part I am looking for in the diagram. Click on it, and the part number pops up. I then copy the number and paste it into the order form of my preferred parts suppliers online ordering system - currently mbpartscenter.com
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Re: Free easy to use alternative to the EPC Electronic Parts Catalog
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2017, 01:38:53 »
That is a good one too. Also shows prices. Price for a 280SL crankshaft $3.54?
Nice big diagrams. You can also copy/paste part numbers but still have to take out spaces between the numbers to get accurate prices.
Also EPC's for other makes including US cars. A good find.
I wonder what other free parts sites have diagrams and part numbers.
Frank Koronkiewicz
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1970 280SL Originally Light Ivory - Now Anthracite Gray Metallic

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Re: Free easy to use alternative to the EPC Electronic Parts Catalog
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2017, 21:38:03 »
Very Handy.   Thanks for sharing.  Works nicely.
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280sl - 1971 - Auto - LSD

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Re: Free easy to use alternative to the EPC Electronic Parts Catalog
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2017, 23:24:19 »
Frank,
I am struggling with partsouq.com probably due to my own lack of knowlwdge......but to search , the site asks for a VIN that must have 17 symbols and as far as i know our cars have 14. Mine for example is 113 042 12 015155 .
Am I missing something ?
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Pedro

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Re: Free easy to use alternative to the EPC Electronic Parts Catalog
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2017, 01:03:07 »
Pedro,

Just select the car.  Select MB, then find your model, and click.  Looks like you have 230 based on your VIN.   Here's the link for the 230sl

https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/vehicle?c=Mercedes-Benz&ssd=%24HQARW1BYUHJIFkACC1sIXUFZXh8WWwIBWwgKBUhMbHRkJz8OXgB2B0NmRxc%24&vid=91&q=
250sl - later - manual
280sl - 1971 - Auto - LSD

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Re: Free easy to use alternative to the EPC Electronic Parts Catalog
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2017, 08:08:26 »
Kampala,

Thank you . It works well....I was bogged down by the 17 symbol VIN request.
Thanks
Pedro