What is part # 210025?

mtiede · 08-17-2008

I just got back from a 5000+ mile road trip. (pics to come later). I was hosing off the front of the car to get some of the MANY bugs off and this part came loose from somewhere, but I don't know where. It is about 4 inches in diameter and has a friction grip center hub. My guess would be behind the star, but it doesn't seem to really be the right size.

So what is it and where does it go?

**etyu** · 08-17-2008

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Originally Posted by mtiede

I just got back from a 5000+ mile road trip. (pics to come later). I was hosing off the front of the car to get some of the MANY bugs off and this part came loose from somewhere, but I don't know where. It is about 4 inches in diameter and has a friction grip center hub. My guess would be behind the star, but it doesn't seem to really be the right size.

So what is it and where does it go?

Any pictures/photos?

mtiede · 08-18-2008

I'll try one here...

Tslick · 08-18-2008

Strange part number.

**etyu** · 08-18-2008

Did this come off from the front half of the car or the back half of the car?

mtiede · 08-18-2008

As I said, I was hosing off the front. I actually I was using a power sprayer (carefully) trying to get the bugs out of the radiator. When I was done spraying, I noticed it on the ground at the front center below the bumper. Looks to me like the size that would cover an oil filter or something? Of course, maybe it doesn't even belong to the SLK

**etyu** · 08-19-2008

I looked with a shop light underneath the car and there's nothing that resembles the part as photographed. It probably is not part of the R171.

It does look like a cover for something. How about the other cars at home?

DansSlk · 08-19-2008

I don't recognize that piece, the part number doesn't seem to be a MB one either, they are more like X (letter) YYY YYY YY YY (numbers).

Pop the hood and take a look around for anything obvious but it would be odd for a piece of the under hood junk to bust away and slide perfectly between the openings in the floor pan.

mtiede · 08-19-2008

I already looked around under the hood. Nothing obvious. Very strange. I'm sure the driveway had nothing in it before I started hosing. I was afraid to drive the SLK fearing that part was necessary for something. Guess I will just drive it and see what happens. Kind of reminds me of the "Gods must be crazy" movie. I'm beginning to think it just dropped from the heavens

mtiede · 08-19-2008

Okay, guys. I figured out what it was!!!

Thinking of the "Gods must be crazy" made me think, "Maybe it isn't FROM the SLK".

Guess what? My power washer is missing a black wheel. <g> Apparently, as I was dragging the thing around, the wheel popped off.

Well, that was fun. Maybe we should make this a regular feature: "Guess what this part comes from?"

Sorry for the confusion and thanks.

I'm just relieved it wasn't something from the car.

DansSlk · 08-19-2008

Cool, glad its sorted.

cyberdrakon · 08-19-2008

Hahahahah....

**SLKCop** · 08-19-2008

That's awesome! Thanks for the laughs. You have a great idea with the "What is this?" thread.

We should have some sort of contest where the winner who correctly identifies something gets a prize.

**etyu** · 08-20-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

I looked with a shop light underneath the car and there's nothing that resembles the part as photographed. It probably is not part of the R171.

It does look like a cover for something. How about the other cars at home?

Thanks for the clarification mtiede

08-17-2008	#1 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	What is part # 210025? I just got back from a 5000+ mile road trip. (pics to come later). I was hosing off the front of the car to get some of the MANY bugs off and this part came loose from somewhere, but I don't know where. It is about 4 inches in diameter and has a friction grip center hub. My guess would be behind the star, but it doesn't seem to really be the right size. So what is it and where does it go?

08-18-2008	#5 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Did this come off from the front half of the car or the back half of the car? __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

08-19-2008	#7 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	I looked with a shop light underneath the car and there's nothing that resembles the part as photographed. It probably is not part of the R171. It does look like a cover for something. How about the other cars at home? __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

08-19-2008	#8 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	I don't recognize that piece, the part number doesn't seem to be a MB one either, they are more like X (letter) YYY YYY YY YY (numbers). Pop the hood and take a look around for anything obvious but it would be odd for a piece of the under hood junk to bust away and slide perfectly between the openings in the floor pan. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-19-2008	#11 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Cool, glad its sorted. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-18-2008	#4 (permalink)
Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Strange part number.

08-18-2008	#6 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	As I said, I was hosing off the front. I actually I was using a power sprayer (carefully) trying to get the bugs out of the radiator. When I was done spraying, I noticed it on the ground at the front center below the bumper. Looks to me like the size that would cover an oil filter or something? Of course, maybe it doesn't even belong to the SLK

08-19-2008	#9 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	I already looked around under the hood. Nothing obvious. Very strange. I'm sure the driveway had nothing in it before I started hosing. I was afraid to drive the SLK fearing that part was necessary for something. Guess I will just drive it and see what happens. Kind of reminds me of the "Gods must be crazy" movie. I'm beginning to think it just dropped from the heavens

08-19-2008	#10 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,642 Thanks: 100 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Okay, guys. I figured out what it was!!! Thinking of the "Gods must be crazy" made me think, "Maybe it isn't FROM the SLK". Guess what? My power washer is missing a black wheel. <g> Apparently, as I was dragging the thing around, the wheel popped off. Well, that was fun. Maybe we should make this a regular feature: "Guess what this part comes from?" Sorry for the confusion and thanks. I'm just relieved it wasn't something from the car.

08-19-2008	#12 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Hahahahah....

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SLKCop Click it or Ticket! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burleson, Texas Vehicle: Black/Black 2002 SLK-230 Kompressor [6MT] Other Toys: 2007 Toyota Tundra Posts: 363 Country: Thanks: 81 Thanked 101 Times in 56 Posts	That's awesome! Thanks for the laughs. You have a great idea with the "What is this?" thread. We should have some sort of contest where the winner who correctly identifies something gets a prize. __________________ Mike 2002 Black SLK-230 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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