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I've just bought a 2002 110 CDi and have noticed a hose hanging down that's not attached to anything. See photos attached - it's about 1/2" thick - I've added green arrows to show where it emerges and then dangles down the front of the engine block. There's also a weird looking electrical...

Hello, I have to yoik the handbrake right up to the top to get it to work - if it's one click below it rolls. MoTs due in a month... from what I've read if it's going right to the top like mine I need to adjust the cable as opposed to the wheel cogs. Is that right? I have a new cable that could...

Hi. My van has had two new wheel bearing fitted on the front drivers side this year, and now it needs another one.... This has been done by my local garage, who I've used for years. They've been good as gold but.... I'm getting a little annoyed about it... So 1st took it in, in Feb. Simple...

So I recently bought this Vito: its in decent condition and only has 28000 on the clock. its a 110cdi auto box. Anyway, its an ex transport vehicle for a charity and registered as an NHS vehicle. The interior has loads of bits for wheelchairs, a ramp and 2 fold up seats at the back...

Hi I have an ex-nhs Vito W638. Currently has Unwin/Koller seat fixings in the back, but i want to install a 3 seat bench or similar in the back. Choices seem to be getting some seats converted to Unwin, fitting some Vito seat track - Which looks suspiciously like Unwin/koller track...is it...

Hi having trouble with my handbrake (MOT time) It hasn't worked for a while. Thought it was shoes, have replaced those along with pads and discs all round, but think that may have been needless.... Hand brake cable seems OK, but can only really see back of it. So assuming problem if further...

Hello all, Vito 112cdi 2003 vintage with auto box. 120k miles... All drive suddenly gone. No nasty noises or sign of oil leaks. Oil was changed for pukka merc oil three years ago then the van sat used for a year. Driveshafts and lever linkage all seem intact. Any likely causes to...

Hello I was hoping if anyone can point me in the right direction I'm looking for an off side, drivers side door card but I'm finding it hard to find anywhere that sells one can anybody help at all????:bannana:

Hi guys I just bought a used set of 2006 SLK alloys from my W638 Vito. I check the PCD, offset etc. and all seems good, but the wheel bolts from the alloys are a smaller diameter than the ones off the existing steel wheels. It seems the steel wheels have a 14mm bolt, but the alloys have 12mm...

Hi there Ive got a 2003 108cdi W638 Vito van and the last couple of days I've noticed excessive black smoke out of the exhaust when accelerating.Also a couple of months ago and less than a 1000 miles I had the injectors reworked and new air and fuel filters and flew through the emissions on the...

Hi all, Just wanted to introduce myself. I've recently bought a Vito W638 108D, 1998. 112,000 miles. A little rust here and there but hopefully will keep going! Had both sills and the rear quarter welded in the last 12 months, so should be ok for a little while. Have done oil, and changed...

Hi folks My 2001 Vito's been suffering from a loss of power in 5th gear. After 5 mins on the motorway, it seemed like it was going into limp mode. I got a new MAP sensor, but no joy. Anyway, I took it Merc Commercial last week and they did a few checks and decided it was the Turbo Boost...

I need to replace one of my injectors, as I damaged it when removing it. Trying to work out what part number to go by. On the top of the injector cap it says 2306 1520 78827 and also 0985 435 053. As far as I can tell the number I need starts with 0445, but I cannot see this on the injector...

Hi guys I recently bought a 2001 Vito 110 cdi and it's suffering from the dreaded 'limited to 3000rpm' problem. Totally fine around town all day, but on the motorway for 5 mins and it's limited. I got a new MAP sensor, but still got the problem. So, I want to check the hoses to the turbo, but...

The good news is it is possible to remove the cylinder head from a W638 Vito with the engine in the vehicle. I couldn't find this info anywhere before I started so I hope it's of use. Thinking about putting this back together, can anyone confirm that the chain tensioner need to be removed...

2002 W638 2.2 108CDI Vito. I've just bought this van with suspected head gasket failure. Pressure tested and leak (gas) tested the system and both tests indicate HG OK. Drove it for the first time this weekend, about 15 miles in total, up some steep hills, along a national speed limit...

Further to previous post, I've now bought the 2003 2.2 CDI Vito with suspect headgasket, coolant loss. I know I'm well outside the scope of a Haynes manual, I think I've established I need a WIS disc off ebay, but they all seem to relate only to cars. Anyone know where can I get the...

This enterprising and talented chap makes replacement bush kits to fix sloppy gear changes on w638's. Not many owners on here but you never know. Mercedes Vito Gear Counter Weight Bush Kit 96-03 | eBay EDIT: Only a full kit can be bought from MB for a lot more money (about £220) and this is all...

Hi All, I am new to forum and I have 2001 Vito. I am converting it to day bus for my family. I have loads of good advise from people at work, but I've already learned that not all advise is sound!! I brought Kia Sedona driver & Passenger captain seats as I was advised that they are an...

Any 1 breaking a vito may need a injector w638 2.2 cdi