ML320 '99 Engine failure at 77,000 miles - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tt33 · #11 12-07-2004, 06:19 PM

>> 1. Can't drive more than 60mph: I take it with the accelerator floored it won't go past 60? Or will it not change up to a higher gear and so the RPM's climb very high in the same gear? Is Check Engine on? It could be some type of "limp home" engine mgt. mode <<
It changes to a higher gear, but it is not accelerating much above 60mph. Check engine light is off.

>> Is the computer replaced with the new engine? If the old computer was simply reprogrammed the new engine may not be compatible for security issues. On my 95 Range Rover the engine mgt system communicates with the engine 4,000 times / second to ensure the computer is not stolen? Your ML may have some type of similar issue.<<
According to records, the computer was not replaced. How do I check if the engine is compatible with the computer?

>> 2. Parking Brakes are too loose. On my E320 wagon, there is a drum-style brake on each rear wheel. I assume this is the way it is on the ML. I can't remember the interior of an ML enough-does it have the "Euro Style" console mounted e-brake? Or is it on the floor as a foot pedal? Usually, the solution to this is simply an adjustment. I don't understand why anything would be changed here while changing the engine, though.<<
It is a foot pedal, and I do not know if it was affected by the engine replacement.

>> 3-4-5. Ok

>> 6. The oil is absolutely a cause for concern. New seals leak oil? Did you recieve a completely new engine or did they simply replace the broken parts? I would make the dealer get it 100% right for the money involved here<<
They said they replaced the engine, however the records I have show that they replaced parts. Talked to the manager and he said that the whole engine was replaced... How do I verify that? It has a new number that is different from the previous one. The leak was on the left front side of the engine if you look from the driver's seat.

The manager called today and said they did not find anything wrong and it was just a residual oil leakage. I think I have to call to MB directly about this.