Be prepared to tear the top of the engine apart to replace the oil cooler seals
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> On Jan 12, 2021, at 10:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The Bluetec engine is worth any trouble shooting hassles. Amazing fuel
> economy and will last at least 2 million
My indy was unable to fully diagnose the CEL on my 2014 GLK using his
handheld system (he's an MB certified tech who had worked at a local
dealership). He could only hazard a guess that it was a bad sensor, but no
guarantee, so I took it to the dealer to avoid throwing money at the
problem. The
What Floyd says.
If you’re not going to do most of the work yourself, it would be a waste of
money to invest in a STAR system. One of the cheaper handheld things can be
helpful in narrowing problems down and making sure your mechanic doesn’t try
and extract his monthly boat payment from you.
This is more or less true for any car. I think I paid $250 for the VAG-COM
cable to connect to my VWs and it definitely paid for itself several times. The
computer is a tool useful for diagnosing a myriad of problems on newer cars.
Its like a very particular wrench...
-Curt
On Tuesday,
I wf t through a Looking Glass once so maybe I count.
I bought a complete Star clone system off AliExpress for like $550. You can buy
the little handheld systems like the iCarsoft for $150 and they do a lot but
not everything, they will show most codes and such but might not be able to
I don’t know about mirror mortals, but regular folks can, yes. You’ll have to
drop roughly $500-$800 for one. There are less expensive options, but they’re
not as comprehensive and can’t always access all of the systems.
-D
> On Jan 12, 2021, at 2:33 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
I’ll have to speak to my Indy I suppose. Can mirror mortals get the STAR system?
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> On Jan 12, 2021, at 9:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Without a STAR system it’s all a black box. There are some things you can
> figure out, but it might mean swapping parts,
Without a STAR system it’s all a black box. There are some things you can
figure out, but it might mean swapping parts, which can get expensive.
-D
> On Jan 12, 2021, at 11:48 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I’d be helping him with/teaching him to deal with those issues, and I’m
On 2021-01-12 11:48, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
I’d be helping him with/teaching him to deal with those issues, and
I’m not certain that it’s in my wheelhouse. Is that easy stuff? I have
no idea.
Who's your Mercedes mechanic?
How well does he know computerized diesels?
The Bluetec engine is worth any trouble shooting hassles. Amazing fuel
economy and will last at least 2 million miles.
On Tue, Jan 12, 2021 at 11:48 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I’d be helping him with/teaching him to deal with those issues, and I’m
> not
I’d be helping him with/teaching him to deal with those issues, and I’m not
certain that it’s in my wheelhouse. Is that easy stuff? I have no idea.
Bob R
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> On Jan 12, 2021, at 8:00 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> So is he capable of dealing with the issues it
So is he capable of dealing with the issues it has, like the CEL and SRS
lights? If not, walk away.
-D
> On Jan 12, 2021, at 9:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Future SIL is now back to diggin’ MLs.
> What thinkest ye-all bout this one? Investigate or run away?
>
> Bob R
>
>
SRS light could be bad passenger presence switch, or could be a halfass
crash repair.
CEL could be something serious, or could be that sensor. I'd consider it
worth a PPI and maybe even try swapping that sensor as part of the
inspection. You've got to deal with that CEL if you buy it, might
Future SIL is now back to diggin’ MLs.
What thinkest ye-all bout this one? Investigate or run away?
Bob R
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> From: nore...@craigslist.org
> Date: January 12, 2021 at 7:37:27 AM MST
> To: azbob...@gmail.com
> Subject: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD
Yeah, the intake flap (“swirl flaps”) are another issue these engines are
affected by, and the fix is pretty significant. As long as they don’t fail in
the “bad” position (closed? I can’t recall) you can more or less ignore it, but
it’s likely to throw a CEL that you can’t clear.
-D
> On Dec
Massive oil leaks that require removal of everything on top and of engine to
replace oil cooler seals, stretched timing chains, leaking rear main seals,
swirel motor issues
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> On Dec 30, 2020, at 6:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> First there was black
First there was black death, then there was cat pee.
I think 2007 is near the end of the black death era.
CEL, a manifold/boost pressure sensor would do that.
SRS, a bad passenger seat switch would do that.
So would a crash that caused any SRS components to deploy if they didn't
reset the
No I don’t believe it does.
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> On Dec 30, 2020, at 12:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> bang down the price a bit and he wouldn't have too much in it, looks pretty
> nice. Does that one need pee juice?
>
> --FT
>
>> On 12/30/20 2:43 PM, Bob Rentfro via
bang down the price a bit and he wouldn't have too much in it, looks
pretty nice. Does that one need pee juice?
--FT
On 12/30/20 2:43 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
Should future SIL run away?
Bob R
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2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3,500 (OBO) -
Should future SIL run away?
Bob R
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> 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3,500 (OBO) - Phoenix
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