Recent content by CraigRoyK

Hi all, Hope you can help. Just starting to use my ML55 again after it has stood since December due to lockdown. I noticed that the engine temp seems to be sitting around 60 even though I’d been out driving for about an hour (to fetch a new battery - the joys of lockdown). Any thoughts on...

Hi AnglasLT, Thanks for the feedback on your personal experiences I appreciate it. I am already keeping an eye on those other avenues as well. I guess I was hoping that as I'm ok with a project vehicle of poor cosmetic condition, I was hoping that maybe a forum member had one lurking on the...

Bump.. Anything out there?

Hi all, I had posted a similar advert about 2 years ago and failed to find what I wanted so the project went off the boil. Well, it's back on. In short, I am looking for a LHD petrol V8 powered W163 (I like the idea of an ML500 or ML55, but not essential) or G-Wagen which is cosmetically...

It looks that way. The ML63 is a W164, so entirely unsuitable for my purposes, and besides, I sold it for much more than double what I've seen W163 LHD's sell for (and as I said, I don't really want a cosmetically nice one). Yes, will consider an ML430.

Hi both, Thanks for sharing that. I saw that car come up on Gumtree about a month ago. I made contact with the seller, but he didn't seem keen to sell as he never returned my calls. Returned one curt text response, but I never managed to actually talk to him on the phone or get a...

I've already got a RHD. Looking for LHD for a specific purpose. Will consider RHD, if I can't find a LHD, but price must be right.

Hi all, As above, I'm looking for a left hand drive ML500 W163. Cosmetic condition not really important. I.e, can have rust issues, etc, but ideally should be sound mechanically. (Or relatively sound mechanically), and price commensurate with condition. Would also consider an ML55 LHD...

Hi all, We're wanting to upgrade the wife's W163 ML500, so looking for an ML63 (c.2007 based on our budget), ideally with lowish mileage (by my definition that means sub 80,000). If you know of anything good, please let me know. I've already done the Autotrader/Ebay searching and will...

Hi all, Long time since I've been on here, been hard at work and enjoying the 280SL. The other day after work the mirrors wouldn't fold back out. I have also noted that the heated seats are switching on and the radio operates in the manner that it would if the car was off (i.e. stays on...

:D make sure it's very thin carpet... :D

Hi all, I have a pre-face lift R129 hard top in bornite available. It is currently in a lockup so no pictures, but if you are interested, let me know and I'll sort something out. Any reasonable offers considered before I sell it for scrap metal. Regards, Craig

Btuk - PM sent

Found a listing for an ML cd changer which says it is the MC3110, so I'll go for that and see how I get in. Still looking for books, tools, etc

Yes it is. I have, but not knowing what's cross-compatible with what, means that all my searches are pretty much limited to items which state they are W163 compatible. Which as the vehicle is now over 10 years old appears to be limited. Any guidance on the above to help my search will be...