Originally Posted by
Ronman
The part number stamped on there is not a valid Mercedes part number! I already supplied the correct part number for this part.
I'd prefer you no longer reply to any of my posts, I have told you this before.
I will reply to anything I want to.
I do owe you an apology though, I mixed the numbers in my head when replying.
We must remember though that the SLA is made of a good few parts and each part has a number.so if you pick up an assembly you may find a number of part numbers on it. In this case we can assume that the first six numbers indicate it is used on more than one assembly. If there were two plus two more numbers after it it would indicate the version and the item number of that version.The first six numbers show that it has not been changed at all. That is how I understand the numbering system of Mercedes parts to work.
The paper label will have saved money for Mercedes by having no need to alter the 170 to a 193 and allowing the mild to stay in production without any stoppage. They would have needed parts with 170 on them even though Crossfire production had started.
The line with the 242 number in it is I assume the maker of the moulds identification number a small logo is on the left. The I and II is probably their modification numbers.