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  1. MarkF

    Headgasket cost

    Anybody how much a headgasket job on the ML would be at a indi. I have sludge in the expansion tank, but not in oil and the car drives fine. Recently had the inlet mainfold replaced at the indi so not looking for another big bill just yet. Could it be anything other than headgasket. as it...
  2. MarkF

    Audio Upgrade Question

    Can anybody help with a sugestion on a suitable unit for my ML W163 that would allow MP3 files to play and poss connect a Sony walkman to. The standard Audio 10 unit in the car fitts the looks but is very dated in what it will do. I had a quick look at Halfords and all the new units are designed...
  3. MarkF

    Any Ideas?

    I have noticed this twice now. when towing with the horse trailer up steep hills, the car working hard when I have got home I have noticed what I think is small specs of oil down the drivers side of the car and around the front wheel arch. Its not done this when I've towed before but I've not...
  4. MarkF

    Parts help

    Can anybody help with the part numbers for the full set of anti roll bushes for the front of my ML 270CDi please
  5. MarkF

    Tyre ware question

    I notice over the weekend that the inside edge of the front off side tyre is very worn. The other side is ok. The tracking is pulling to the left but not that bad certainly not that noticeable and at most suspect the camber of the road. Also I have a squeak on the right side front, are they in...
  6. MarkF

    Audio Unit Help Required

    My ML has the Gen audio 10 unit fitted, whilst its ok for day to day use my wife has a lot of audio files downloaded from Amazon etc. The problem is the Audio 10 unit will not play CD R's only gen cds, even if I save it as a wave file it still will not play. So its time for an upgrade. But what...
  7. MarkF

    One for the indies

    Can any of the indies on here give me an indication of price to change the engine and gearbox mounts on my ML270 CDI. I am starting to get vibration in the cabin now and its a possibility thats its time to get the mounts changed. I have not got the time at the moment to DIY so any idea on price...
  8. MarkF

    Which Antifreeze ?

    I plan to change the thermostat on the ML 270 this weekend. The price for a gen MB stat looks good as its not much more than the Euro carparts price, I assume that the MB one will come with the seal. Now what antifreeze do I use, I think its RED type and if so will Halfords do, looked on the MB...
  9. MarkF

    Part number help

    Can anybodyhelp with the part number for the thermostat for my ML 270CDi 2002.
  10. MarkF

    ML Not getting Hot

    Guy's, Noticed tonight and come to think of it over the past month or so the temp never gets up to the 80 mark when the car is being driven, in fact tonight it was around the 60 mark most of the time. It only reached the 80 mark climbing up hill. Is this a sign that the thermostat is on its way...
  11. MarkF

    Part Number Help

    Anybody help with the MB part numbers for the following: Front mud flaps ML270 CDi 2002. Rear mud flaps ML270 CDi 2002. Found a great site but only list items by part number. Thanks
  12. MarkF

    Ml 270

    Looking for front and rear mudflaps for the Ml 2002, would like gen MB ones without paying MB price. Any help appriciated.
  13. MarkF

    My ML is Sick

    Had the ML recovered yesterday with no drive when in D. As my car is looked after by a very good indi (much better than any main delare near me) I have rescue cover with Rescuemycar.com £35.00 subscription for a year. my wife phoned the nice lady to tell her what had happened and that she needed...
  14. MarkF

    Urgent help please

    Guy, i have just found out that when I canged the rear anti roll bar strut I have left the locking wheel nut in the wheel. That was a week ago so there is no chance of finding it not even if I could remeber where the car has been. So the big question is how do I get them off in order for me to...
  15. MarkF

    ML 270 Pad replacement.

    Hi, I have ordered new rear pads for my 2002 ML 270CDi, is there anything I need to know with regards replacing the pad, not done before always sent to indi. I am sure that the car does not have the SBC brake system as is just the normal one. Any help appriciated its been 20 years since I...
  16. MarkF

    Help with MOT advisory

    Hello wise ones. Had the ML MOT last year and have just got around to posting this that was on the advisory notice. Offside front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced. Question where is it, what is it and is it an easy diy job to replace...
  17. MarkF

    ML270CDi Radiator

    My radiator on the Ml had had a slight weep for some months now, nothing serious but as with all things it will need attention soon. My question is how easy is this to do as a DIY job, the Ml has other smaller radiators attached and I was thinking of building a jig to support these whilst...
  18. MarkF

    ML270CDi Blower Motor

    My heater blower motor is making a dull noise when on, this happened on a previous car and turned out to be the bearings in the motor, I replaced these and all was well. How easy is it to get at the blower motor in the ML270CDi? I dont fancy taking the dash to bits but if its not to bad then I...
  19. MarkF

    Service Cost

    I have been reading with interest some of the prices quoted for A service, I think one posted recently with the gearbox fluid change inc was around £980. My dad recently had an A service and as the car was 4 years old they notified that spark plugs and brake fluid change was required, the bill...
  20. MarkF

    Mercedes Magazine

    Greetings. Have you registered for the new Mercedes Benz online magazine. www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/magazine. If you do not have a customer ID just leave blank it worked ok for me. Regards Mark
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