Author Topic: I found this compensator in the garage today  (Read 903 times)

badali

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I found this compensator in the garage today
« on: June 08, 2024, 21:04:01 »
What is the value?  I'm not selling it on here since it is too heavy to ship.  The car was level but it should be rebuilt.  It was on a 1972 280SEL 4.5
Brad

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Re: I found this compensator in the garage today
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2024, 02:56:31 »
You might try the Classic Center. The last time I checked they required a core to rebuild a compensator. They probably would pay something for yours. Not sure who else rebuilds these other than in Germany.   
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badali

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Re: I found this compensator in the garage today
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2024, 08:57:30 »
Thanks,  I really don't want to ship it.  I guess if they have a core charge that would give me a value.
Brad

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Re: I found this compensator in the garage today
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2024, 05:48:39 »
There seems to be a market for these on line, particularly eBay. I see prices starting at $250. Some of the higher prices, $1500 plus, are likely rebuilt units.
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Re: I found this compensator in the garage today
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2024, 09:05:40 »
Thanks Ralph, with that info I'm placing it in the local MB section newsletter for $500 OBO for local pickup only.  I've been going through the parts as I organize my new garage.  I keep finding things I'll probably never use...
Brad

1961 220 Sb
1966 230 SL
2019 E 450 4 Matic
2022 GLC 300 4 Matic