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Forum: Tech Help 12-15-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By TBGeoff
Thanks for the info gents. I'll see if a set...

Thanks for the info gents. I'll see if a set parking brake eliminates the problem first then, if not, tackle it differently.
Forum: Tech Help 12-14-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By TBGeoff
C300 DRLs

I have a manual 2009 C300 with DRLs activated for Canadian use. In brutally low temps I like to let it idle briefly while I brush my teeth before driving off. Unfortunately, all the lights remain...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-20-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,590
Posted By TBGeoff
Thanks for the response. Just a quick off-topic...

Thanks for the response. Just a quick off-topic clarification, you are using some sort of 'xmas tree connector' instead of rather expensive trim panel snaps? Please explain.
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 12-22-2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By TBGeoff
Has anyone found a source for the caliper rebuild...

Has anyone found a source for the caliper rebuild kit itself?
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-16-2006, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,490
Posted By TBGeoff
I didn't take any pics when shroud alterations...

I didn't take any pics when shroud alterations were made -- sorry. In any event, I envision use of the special tool to remove fan as an equally efficient way to get at those items at the front of...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-16-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,490
Posted By TBGeoff
Ron -- I am probably a little late in responding...

Ron -- I am probably a little late in responding but if you haven't yet reassembled things behind the rad you might want to consider a wee mod.

There is probably an alternate way to ease access to...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-12-2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,490
Posted By TBGeoff
Ron -- just FYI. On same vehicle as yours, mine...

Ron -- just FYI. On same vehicle as yours, mine was replaced last month. It wasn't because of leakage but , instead, the tech found considerable slop in bearings - he was thorough. Brought the old...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 06-19-2006, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,693
Posted By TBGeoff
Does anyone know how keys get 'fried' in the...

Does anyone know how keys get 'fried' in the battery jumping process?
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 02-01-2006, 01:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,498
Posted By TBGeoff
Starting problem -- ground strap

Numerous posts here have referred to starting problems and, at least one post over the years has implicated the ground strap beneath the starter.

So, last week when only (solenoid) clicks occurred...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 12-22-2005, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By TBGeoff
Would it be at all possible to drill a small hole...

Would it be at all possible to drill a small hole in the lower A-arm and install a Zerk fitting?
Forum: Tech Help 10-19-2005, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,254
Posted By TBGeoff
This may or may not be related to your problem...

This may or may not be related to your problem but I experienced the SRS light on but not intermittant about two years ago in a 99 ML 320. The repair invoice indicates that fault B1153 (front...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-13-2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,424
Posted By TBGeoff
If you haven't already done it, do a search on...

If you haven't already done it, do a search on 'brake switch'. There have been many posts over the last few years pertaining to the brake switch used on ML's which signals other systems to any...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-03-2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,927
Posted By TBGeoff
bank 1 is passsenger side, 2 is driver side

bank 1 is passsenger side, 2 is driver side
Forum: Tech Help 03-06-2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 943
Posted By TBGeoff
Caliper rebuild kits

Using various search engines, I've attempted to find a source for MB brake caliper rebuild kits -- but to no avail.

Can anyone offer a suggestion re the Bosch calipers used on the '99 ML 320?
...
Forum: General Information 03-02-2005, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,912
Posted By TBGeoff
Many, many thanks gents. Carson -- generous of...

Many, many thanks gents. Carson -- generous of you to support product sold by someone else.
Forum: General Information 02-28-2005, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,912
Posted By TBGeoff
Unfortunately, my reply will not assist you. I...

Unfortunately, my reply will not assist you. I picked up a 5-CD set (off eBay) and have not been able to get it to work. The installation process occurs in English but as soon as I try to begin the...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 02-28-2005, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,294
Posted By TBGeoff
Brake caliper rebuild parts

I changed the front rotors and was told there's no core credit -- MB wants new calipers used each R&R. There's nothing wrong with the old castings and I'd like to rebuild each with a new seal, new...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 12-23-2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,619
Posted By TBGeoff
Chris -- Gilly and others may well have another...

Chris -- Gilly and others may well have another opinion but I have just continued to use the vehicle normally for the last few years. Neither the service departments at three different MB...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 12-22-2004, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,619
Posted By TBGeoff
Chris -- your CEL issue sounds familiar. I too...

Chris -- your CEL issue sounds familiar. I too have a '99 320 with an intermittantly lit 'Check Engine' light. If you did a search on this site regarding the problem, you may have seen a posting...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 12-20-2004, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By TBGeoff
Francis -- facing the front of the vehicle, the...

Francis -- facing the front of the vehicle, the rad drain plug is at the lower left front of the rad. Don't look for a nicely finished brass fitting -- as I recall, the valve base is just moulded...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 10-31-2004, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By TBGeoff
Have you definately ruled out a bad front...

Have you definately ruled out a bad front caliper? I had a 'hot wheel' once this summer and, fearing the worst, initially suspected the ABS system itself. However, by working the pads back and forth...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 10-09-2004, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,268
Posted By TBGeoff
Just a quick contribution to this CEL thread. It...

Just a quick contribution to this CEL thread. It seems that my 99 320 has had this malfunction light on for about 75% of the time since it was a year old. Four different shops have read then...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-14-2004, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,632
Posted By TBGeoff
While the fan shroud is out, it can be cut so...

While the fan shroud is out, it can be cut so that the fan itself need not be removed the next time. I simply tapered the shroud 'cone' from its midpoint on the sides on down such that about three...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 09-04-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,885
Posted By TBGeoff
I don't know which is more trouble on the...

I don't know which is more trouble on the end-of-job cleanup but, a third option exists for less messy ML oil changes. In addition to the Topsider and plastic funnel suggestions, the Sure Drain...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 08-22-2004, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,430
Posted By TBGeoff
Dave -- is this an accurate synopsis of the...

Dave -- is this an accurate synopsis of the problem?
- wiper motion never stops prior to three complete cycles after the switch lever/stalk is released when the wash mode is selected
-...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 08-22-2004, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,430
Posted By TBGeoff
Not that I will have a brilliant solution to the...

Not that I will have a brilliant solution to the problem but, does the cycle consistently stop at the same position and, if so, where? Also, how long are the stops?
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 07-18-2004, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,460
Posted By TBGeoff
Arkie -- please count me in. I fixed mine with a...

Arkie -- please count me in. I fixed mine with a screw about three weeks ago but durabillity is questionable. E-mail address is greynold@shaw.ca.


Thanks


Geoff
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 07-18-2004, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 932
Posted By TBGeoff
Hot brake/wheel

On the way home last night, after a short 25-mile junket, there was an odour of something hot When I stopped to check, the left front wheel was giving off tremendous heat. All of the other disks...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 07-02-2004, 06:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,590
Posted By TBGeoff
Sunedog -- I've encountered same problem on our...

Sunedog -- I've encountered same problem on our '99 ML for the past few months. Last weekend I made time to fix it. As Supradupe explained, the problem also on mine was a broken actuator shaft. ...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 06-16-2004, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,024
Posted By TBGeoff
Snap-On MT2500 scanner function

Originally, I had been researching the purchase of one of the many OBD-II scan tool options. However, the opportunity to acquire a used MT2500 at a reasonable price may soon present itself. I would...
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