is it normal to see zip-ties on the spark plug connectors?? 97 M119 PICS - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ProV1 · #1 11-12-2006, 02:28 PM

i'm still familiarizing myself to MB engine design, and when I lifted the engine cover on my M119 (97 E420), i noticed that each spark plug connector is zip-tied to a metal rod? is this MB factory job, or ??

so when i change the spark plugs later, do i have to take the metal rod thingy out?

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engatwork · #2 11-12-2006, 02:36 PM

It does not look like any spark plug connector I have ever seen

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Looks like someone was just tidying up the wiring at the fuel injection nozzles to me.

Hirnbeiss · #3 11-12-2006, 05:28 PM

You're looking at the fuel rail, I believe.

deanyel · #4 11-12-2006, 06:06 PM

Those are the fuel injectors. As mentioned the spark plugs are under the black covers, under a coil for each cylinder, perfectly traditional spark plugs once you get to them.

ProV1 · #5 11-12-2006, 06:55 PM

oops!! i guess it pays to ask the board. lol.

thanks for the clarification gentlemen!!

me =

anziani · #6 11-13-2006, 11:34 AM

Am I the only one to be concerned about the rust and the corrosion on this engine? I have a '95 E420 with 100K. Hope mine doesn't look like that.
Anziani

'87 300E 180K
'95 E420 Special Edition 100K

deanyel · #7 11-13-2006, 01:40 PM

Depends on where it's been - Palm Springs, not likely.

wbain5280 · #8 11-13-2006, 10:42 PM

He's in Ann Arbor Mi. Pretty salty in the winter time.

Hatterasguy · #9 11-14-2006, 11:16 AM

In MI thats about average, but still thats a lot of corrosion!

ProV1 · #10 11-14-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

In MI thats about average, but still thats a lot of corrosion!

yup, MI car for 9 years. I've had her for about a month now. I heard W210s have a lot of rust problems b/c MB cheaped out on anti-corrosion treatments during assembly.

At least the car is running fine and hopefully she'll last another 4 yrs before I leave MI..