Been using “ inline filters “ for the oil and fuel , Baldwin or MANN , Although have found genuine MAN fuel on eBay for about a fiver ....stock clearance .
Also used the U.K. MAN dealer PMM based in Plymouth for the air filter .Was instantly offered 20 % off over the phone something like £95 + VAT each .The MAN guy in Antibes fleeced me €160 + tax ( dropped one in the water - don’t ask ) .
How ever the Chandler at the corner in Cannes marina had them @ €59 each .Went in to buy something else and while in the queue to pay there they were so snapped up a couple .
Not sure why private individuals get quoted the full fat price from a concessionaire? Trade obviously get x % off , big customers negotiate even more through there local agent . Can’t see Stagecoach or Stobart paying rrp for MAN service items or MTU if run any of there stuff . Remember most service parts are not super unique to that engine , not actually made by MAN or MTU , I think my oil filter is used in 100 s of different engines / applications.
How ever the single main belt is unique to this engine @ £120 each from a MAN agent .But seem to last - no timed change just inspect for tension + cracking , change as appropriate.
Odd really they still have a full fat screen price to quote to private individuals with the advent of Mr Google .
