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Drewtee

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Supplier of 280sl pistons - standard size
« on: September 28, 2022, 12:21:33 »
Hi All,

I'm looking for a supplier of standard size pistons for a 280sl. Are the 'Mahle' pistons the ones to get ?

Any recommended suppliers- I imagine there will be a few companies in Germany?


Thanks

Andy
« Last Edit: September 28, 2022, 12:30:36 by Drewtee »
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White Californian 280sl LHD
W111 3.5 Cab and Coupe both RHD

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Re: Supplier of 280sl pistons - standard size
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2022, 12:52:01 »
Available from MB at £250 plus VAT...

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Re: Supplier of 280sl pistons - standard size
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2022, 13:27:11 »
from the UK and discounted with MB club membership you think Colin and are these the 'MAhle' ones ?
Andy Tee

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White Californian 280sl LHD
W111 3.5 Cab and Coupe both RHD


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Re: Supplier of 280sl pistons - standard size
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2022, 14:18:44 »
thanks- that's better prices, even with the week pound Vat and Duty.  :)
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W111 3.5 Cab and Coupe both RHD

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Re: Supplier of 280sl pistons - standard size
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2022, 14:29:54 »
That's the retail price. I obviously get good trade discounts from MB; likely more than one might for MB club membership alone and looking at SLS price I would buy them from MB.
I've had enormous problems buying stuff in from European suppliers since Brexit.
Some won't supply, others send duplicate invoices which mean further added duty, and then parcels get held up in customes for months.
Be sure that the SLS ones have the necessary steel inserts inside the skirt.
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Re: Supplier of 280sl pistons - standard size
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2022, 15:18:29 »
Ok , thanks Colin -good 'heads up' :)

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W111 3.5 Cab and Coupe both RHD

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Re: Supplier of 280sl pistons - standard size
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2022, 18:42:18 »
The MB Classic Center also has pistons.  That's where I got those for my 230SL.
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