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    Howto: Clean the Duovalve

    I wanted to put this up as a HOW To but I guess it'll fit here. HOW TO check W124 Heater Duo Valve and control system operation Some basics A faulty Aux pump will not affect the lh or rh temp. If one side is not working then it's going to be one of the following 1.Duo (stuck) or...
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    ML 500 advice

    I've only had the 270 cdi inlet manifold oil leak problem apart from that it's never let me down. I tried the new w164 and for me the interior was not as good quality as the w163 go figure after all I had been lead to believe the new car was just poor quality in plastics and leather. Also the...
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    Bike Racks W163

    I looked for a boot system for my ML but found nothing. I think tow bar system would be a good way to go except the cost of the tow bar.!
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    ML 270 cdi inlet manifold removal

    oil runs down and onto the stepper motor. this will eventally cause the motor to blow and then cause fuse to blow too my advice is if you have the oil leaking get the manifold replaced before it shorts the motor cost me £870 all in at local garage witout the stepper motor
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    W163 ML270 CDI - How to get better fuel economy..

    Check water temp if you're not getting up towards 90deg then you may need to replace the thermostat.
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    W124 E220 surging at idle

    Hi CRJ343 I didn't need to as my surging problem has not returned. If you do a search you'll find posts explaining the procedure but I think it's probably a lot less hassle to go to a local specialist or main dealer and pay the £50 to get the error codes read. Good luck
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    Smelly Air Con

    I don't think steam is a good idea just flush with water and use a fungal spray Best to talk to car A/C specialist or go and talk to MB main dealer. The sooner you sort the problem the better imho.
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    Smelly Air Con

    The primary function of the receiver-drier is to separate gas and liquid. The secondary purpose is to remove moisture and filter out dirt. In the sealed refrigerant system! It usually sits in the engine bay and has a sight glass on top which you can see the refrigerant through whilst a/c is...
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    W124 E220 surging at idle

    Today Cleaned the throttle valve with carb cleaner again this time used a whole load more cleaner. Also using Electrical contact cleaner I cleaned the MAFF. And so far so good. I've read elsewhere that cleaning can work for a while then the problem comes back a week or so later so new...
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    W124 E220 surging at idle

    Changed the purge valve and still surges. :( :wallbash::confused: Looks like the MAFF next £88 for a bosch.
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    W124 E220 surging at idle

    Is this the MAS/MAF ? This is the Air temp sensor
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    W124 E220 surging at idle

    Just for info here is an image of the purge valve.
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    Help with valuation please - might be selling W124

    sorry posted this here by mistake it's a purge valve
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    W124 E220 surging at idle

    There doesn't appear to be an complete guide to w124 idle problems and fixes on the forum. Having read a number of posts it appears the following could be the cause of idle surge on my 1994 e220 / 220e w124 1 Air mass sensor 2 Air intake temp sensor 3 Fuel system Coolant temp sensor (not...
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    W124 E220 surging at idle

    Hi all I'm having this surging problem on my e220 saloon 1994 car w124. I've cleaned the throttle body with carb cleaner not sure if I did it correctly Anyone know if my car has a purge valve what it looks like and where it might be?
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    Smelly Air Con

    I just needed to get to 30 + posts so I could send PM. It was hard to do in just an hour witout making myself look like a twit. Don't know if i succeded? :p :eek:
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    Tow Bar on ML W163

    This looks like the correct one. http://www.westfalia-automotive.de/fileadmin/templates/pdf/313-mercedes/a313179691111%20ab%2015.01.08%20war-101.pdf
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    Smelly Air Con

    Smell is more often down to the system not working correctly. First port of call is A/C specialist or even quick fit to check correct operation.
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    w163 ML alloys

    Wanted w163 ML alloys 17inch A163 01 26 02
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    w163 ML Drivers mirror

    Wanted w163 ML Drivers mirror
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