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Forum: Tech Help 11-19-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,816
Posted By geordie
I may be pointing out the obvious here, but here...

I may be pointing out the obvious here, but here goes.
I recently changed out a water pump on an M104 and I noticed that the puleys for the water pump and the power steering pumps were identical,...
Forum: Tech Help 09-27-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,102
Posted By geordie
I had the same problem on my '95 E320 cab- I...

I had the same problem on my '95 E320 cab- I thought it was power steering fluid.
Turns out it was coming from the weep hole in the water pump which drains via a drain tube onto the AC compressor...
Forum: Tech Help 07-10-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By geordie
I've been using the same C clamp and piece of...

I've been using the same C clamp and piece of plywood (to spread the load) for years !
Forum: Tech Help 11-12-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By geordie
All 5 wheels were the same (from the factory)

Mine has the same 15" wheel in the spare compartment as the stock wheels- I'm currently running 17" AMG IIs - but that's another story....
Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2011, 05:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,197
Posted By geordie
There are a bunch of black circular fasteners. ...

There are a bunch of black circular fasteners.
Pull the centre pins out - use a flat blade screwdriver if necessary to prise the head up. Then the rest of the fastener will pull out....
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 08-05-2011, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 22,999
Posted By geordie
I had a 2002 ML320 for 8 years. Put about...

I had a 2002 ML320 for 8 years.
Put about 130,000 miles on it.
I used only Mobil 1 0W-40 in it and had no real engine issues. I had the transmission fluid changed at 50K and 100K - again no...
Forum: Tech Help 07-24-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,349
Posted By geordie
It could be either of the right side cylinders...

It could be either of the right side cylinders (main or bow) or one of the lock cylinders(tonneau or bow).
My tonneau lock cylinder was leaking and the fluid ended up in the right fender draining...
Forum: Tech Help 07-15-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,349
Posted By geordie
The head rests and the roll bar are the same...

The head rests and the roll bar are the same thing in the E320 Cab,
The head rests replace the single roll bar that is installed in the R129 (SLs).
The mechanism for the head rests is all behind...
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,349
Posted By geordie
Thank goodness I live in an area where the...

Thank goodness I live in an area where the dealers are "reasonable". I pay $15 a litre for the MB fluid. The FEBI fluid is typically $10 a litre elsewhere.
Forum: Tech Help 07-12-2011, 09:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,349
Posted By geordie
As other people have said you won't be able to...

As other people have said you won't be able to lower the top until the rear headrests have been lowered. I suspect that the headrests may have automatically deployed during transportation due to the...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 07-09-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,658
Posted By geordie
I just installed a Kenwood into a '95 E320. As...

I just installed a Kenwood into a '95 E320. As was said the sleeve was too large.
I didn't want to go butchering the plastic so i just installed the radio without a sleeve. It wasn't tight but it...
Forum: Tech Help 07-07-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,131
Posted By geordie
I did the mounts on my 1990 300CE many years ago....

I did the mounts on my 1990 300CE many years ago.
As I remember it was a pretty straightforward job.
I used MB mounts and the new ones were about 10mm thicker than the ones that I removed - due to...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-09-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,572
Posted By geordie
Real cause of the problem - not the starter

Well I found out the real cause of the problem.
After another batch of failed starts at lunch time I followed my nose to the source of the burning smell. I found that the red plastic cover on the...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-09-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,572
Posted By geordie
Changed CPS and starting is even worse !

When I fired up the truck yesterday afternoon I got a CEL with the p0335 code: CPS !!
I went to NAPA last night to buy the 1/4" drive E8 socket for the CPS exchange and they actuallly had a CPS on...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-08-2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,572
Posted By geordie
Cps

I just checked and discovered that the ML320 has the same CPS as my SLK. If I can track down the E8 socket I'll swap 'em over tonight.
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-08-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,572
Posted By geordie
Think I need a new starter (2002 ML320)

Our 2002 ML320 is having starting problems.
In the last week it has been failing to start 1st time. The starter cranks but the engine doesn't catch. It usually starts OK on the 2nd or 3rd try -...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 02-01-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,354
Posted By geordie
If you've got young kids they are OK

We have a 2002 ML320 with 3rd row. For intermittent use it's a viable alternative. I wouldn;t reccomend it for every day use by seven people.
The seats are relatively easy to remove and store. ...
Forum: Tech Help 10-26-2005, 09:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,998
Posted By geordie
Use an "Easy out"

A few years ago I had a similar problem. I ended up rounding off the flats of the plug head. I finally got the plug out by using a screw extractor or "easy out".
You drill a (concentric) hole...
Forum: Tech Help 01-07-2003, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 918
Posted By geordie
You may have damaged the alarm module when you...

You may have damaged the alarm module when you jump started the car. I hope I'm wrong.
I damaged mine (in my '90 300CE) when I gave someone a jump start. Shortly after the good samaritan act the...
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