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After fitting 6 new glow plugs, I noticed a slight blow from under the bonnet of my Vito. The blow is only when the turbo starts speeding up and, as I can't look under there while driving, I needed to eliminate all the possible problem areas. I discovered that the "o" ring in the cast alloy pipe...

Just changed the glow plugs on my 120cdi, took me three days ! All was going well until number 4 which show some resistance but not thought to be enough to cause damage ! So I thought . Fact was, it had sheared and the only reason it didn't show up as being broken was that the centre core was...

Renewal of my AA cover is due but I have a question about breakdown cover. I tow a caravan and was wondering if anyone out there has had experience of breaking down, ( vehicle that is ! ), whilst towing. I can't get a positive answer from the AA about what happens to the caravan. The Caravan...

I've had the glow plug image coming on as soon as the engine starts for a few weeks now. It goes off after a couple of minutes and stays off until the engine is stopped and re started. It never used to do this, so I suspect a fault either with a glow plug or the controller. Looking on fleabay...

Just changed the oil and filter on my Vito 120cdi using Mobil ! esp and a Mahle filter. Easy job to do, expensive with 10 litres of oil ! Strange thing happened after, I became aware that the glow plug now shows for about a couple of minutes then goes out. No other noticeable changes, but will...

Simple question, which I know many will have the answer to ! Where can I find the paint code on my 2011 Vito. It is silver so I expect it will be a choice of one ? Thanks, Cliff

Have removed these from my 2011 Vito Compact. They fit the Merc mounting holes. There are four of them with stainless bolts, washers and rubber insulators. Any interest ? Cliff

Anyone have knowledge of a factory fitted connector for the towing electrics on a Vito compact ? I'm not sure if there is one fitted to mine and have had a look around the rear end without finding anything. If there's not one fitted, ( mine is only a basic model ), then I'll just have to solder...

Just fitted new tailgate struts to my Vito. Not as easy as I thought it would be ! Easy enough to get the old ones off, they were shot. I supported the tailgate with a length of wood and did one at a time. The new ones needed to be compressed a little to get them to fit without a struggle...

I'm new to MB vehicles and I would like some advice about the five speed auto fitted to the Vito circa 2010. It is working absolutely fine at present, not jerky changes or any other noticeable problem, I am shortly going to get a tow bar fitted , ( or do it myself ), and seek advice about...

Had a look for the cause of an annoying vibration from the front of my Vito today. It was the radiator cowl which was vibrating. I would have liked to remove the bumper but not knowing what was involved, and looking at the threatening sky, I decided on a temporary fix ! The problem was that the...

Hello to you all. I have recently become the owner of a 2011 Vito 120CDI with 62500 miles on the clock. It is not a very well spec'd model, indeed it's been a long time since I've had manually adjusted mirrors ! I have looked around the forum and seen a few Vito mentions but wondered if there's...