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Hi .. Would anyone have a pic of fuse number / accessory item , diagram for fuses in engine compartment ?.

Bump any one replaced a chain on a V6 3.0 cdi.. Mercedes fleet OM642 ?

Hi . regarding cam chain replacement for vito 120 .. engine sounds a little louder (ticking noise ) than usual. Im a bit paranoid . currently has 100,000 miles on clock . Any owners replaced around the same miles.

l feel more comfortable now. Witnessed an ML 300 with an om642 v6 , has an analogue temperature gauge with 120 degrees (red zone )

Another consideration , running the A/C while towing in the summer. As l have not experience towing in 40 + degrees this may certainly raise the temperature bar considerably.

l have researched a few hours now regarding the thermo fan temperature switch.. The only info l have found is for the w639 4 cylinder diesel . Switch on range for thermo activates at 110 degrees Celsius .. l recall my w638 activated at 90 degrees Celsius . So a lot different in range...

My van is 1500 kg bulky 8x18 foot and 8 tall.. It will make the vito work a little .. Most high way limits are 110 kph and most travel at 120 kph ,so you need to push along with the traffic .. The Vito pulls the caravan well but my eye is always on the temperature gauge. l am...

l have been monitoring the coolant temperature when towing my caravan. It seems to be reading 100 degrees (l.c.d) dash .. abating I slow down accordingly and temp drops back to 85-90 degrees. At what Temp is it getting dangerous ? At what temperature do the thermo fan...

Same thing happened today ... l have a 700km trip planned next week a getting a little worried ..

All good ,wheels sit in guards ... handles great ...

lm running ml wheels 9 inch et 52 rear tyres 245/50/18 load index 104 front tyres 245/45/18 load index 100 xl

Vito had a power loss this week.. l was towing a caravan 1.5 t on steep terrain for 2 hours.. I am not sure if it is a transmission (over heating gone to limp) or MAF related ,that l have experience on another Vito. There was no engine light /code displayed l restarted and drove fine..

On the topic of oil ... You be surprised how many mechanics misunderstand just because it is a good quality oil and a specifically numbered for use in both petrol and diesel engines ,this is no use in a vehicle with D.p.f . Can only speak for mechanics here ,some have unintentionally destroyed...

l started my 1969 w114 250ce about 5 years ago with similar rust.. they really do suffer from the dreaded stuff. l haven't touch the project in 3 year now thou the rust cut out and the bituminous coating to the inner door skins and floor pans have held up..the bottom seals need to be re worked...