270cdi

Help please!! I have owned the vehicle for just over a year was really enjoying it until about 2 months ago. The current issue is that the vehicle will not start if left overnight. It will crank and on the first time fire into life for approximately 4-5 seconds then dies and refuses to...

Finally nearly got it off! All bolts are off and now it's just a case of manoeuvring it out! I'm going to need to clean around the ports on the head tho as they are covered in oil. I'm going to blank the manifold before I put it back in. What is the best stuff to use to clean the head and egr...

Can anyone advise on a price for a DM flywheel and possibly a Clutch kit W209 CLK 270cdi 6 speed manual.

I have a 2005 ML270CDI with 170,000kms on the clock. Never had a problem until recently when it started to toggle in and out of Limp Mode. We use an ELM327 OBDII scanner with EasyOBD USB software. When I start the engine, all OBD values (e.g. RPM, coolant temp, intake temp, manifold...

Hi all, i bought my first Merc clk 270cdi 2004 a few weeks back, and have just noticed it does smoke alot (black smoke). sometimes there is hardly any smoke other days there is more than normal. I have used injector cleaner industrial strength that seemed to work for a day. I have cleaned out...

Hi All ----this is going to be a long one from my other threads, you may know that my engine is a dog. just bought the car, so trying to fix things. I have done a lot of the cosmetic stuff (mirrors, big clean, polish, new mats etc) just to make me a little happier about how bad the engine...

Good afternoon all, Hope you are well. My new CLK every now and again (twice in one month) had to be cranked a fair bit to get started. Once was the day after I bought it (I got scared), and once was this morning. It does seem like a rarity but it will need a crank. Reading, this is likely a...

On the last 2 months the Leather steering wheel has sort of gone greenish/ brownish Looks bad Any advice or help in restoring it to natural grey Was told to put steering cover .. Don't want to spoil the look

Hi All, I have a E270 cdi Avant saloon 131k miles that has served me well. Its developed a random wobble which feels like the o/s/f wheel. And the front suspension seems incredibly bouncy now. Its the had the following changed: Top and bottom ball joints both side (merc brand) Lower arms...

Just replaced a second glowplug at 47K miles, the first one went in June at 44K miles, so it looks like they are coming to the end of their life, and I can expect more to go soon. I've been lucky, the first to go was number 3 which is the easiest to access, number 4 has just gone and I had to...

i have a W163 ML 270CDI which has recently started whooshing on acceleration, i undeerstand that the egr boost pipe could be the culprit, i aim to have a look tomorrow and try to fix or replace, but not having a merc before i have no idea where this pipe is, does anyone have any images to point...

I bought a set of winter tyres with mercedes steel wheels, now I will have to sell my Subaru Outback 3.0L petrol eater and get a c270 cdi to go with the wheels.

Have just bought a 2003 M class, l seem to remember a post about changing the auto trans fluid, the car seems a little slow to pull away but appears fine once rolling. Also oil recommendations, serviced 6000 ago but no note of oil grade used. Any advice appreciated. LJ

just changed stat and housing on my w203 270cdi. However the temp sensor got damaged getting it out of the old housing. Anybody know the part number for the sensor?

Hello there, does anyone know of or have a link to a schematic drawing for the ML 270 Cdi engine. I'm particularly interested in the inlet manifold, and exhaust gas cooler etc. I've just refurbished the manifold, put everything together again with full success but a coolant leak has appeared...

My fuel pump at the front decided to give up the ghost and shed all of its bearings and iron filings around my fuel system. Consequently I have to replace the 5 injectors and the pump to the rear. I've already got a new front pump. Any help would be greatly appreciated please. Thanks Dan

Good evening all, Since changing jobs I no longer have to wake up at the crack of dawn for a 1.5 hour one way commute on the M4, 5 days a week, which is good. My faithful 270CDI was taking on some mileage, but what a great car to be commuting in. I was getting around 45-47 MPG (some times...

Hi guys, Got an ML 270 cdi, 2005 plate and it keeps blowing the fuse that runs the driver side front and rear side light!! Supposed to be a 7.5amp tried 10 and 15 amp and still blown! Seems to last a few days before blowing.......... Any help, info would be awesome.

hi everyone my wife has recently bought a 2005 c270cdi elegance which she is delighted with.whilst the spec level is good she is looking to add her own touch with some accesories such as chrome bits and peices and and enhacing the interior etc. could anyone advise best place to look or buy...

Guys, I have been offered a full interior, & instrument cluster, from a E63, & would like to transplant into my 270cdi. Wiring, switches, & door cards are included. Anyone done this, will i get most functions working? Regards.