Time to sell

[jay1983]

Unfortunately I need to sell my beloved ml270. It's costing me too much to run on fuel and insurance so I need something more economical.

The only issue I'm toying over is should I replace the manifold or sell as it is? I've not got the time to modify the existing 1 so a direct replacement by a garage is my only option. The car is in emergency running mode and I feel this will put off most potential buyers.

What do you guys recommend?

 

[A-AvantGarde]

As you've said it should really be repaired prior to sale, otherwise you'll get very low bids and hardly any interest.

 

[neilrr]

What's wrong with it?

 

[gIzzE]

Is it definitely the manifold?

 

[jay1983]

The manifold has thrown the car into emergency running mode. On the last service the mechanic mentioned the linkages had detached. There is oil all down that side of the block and I think that has blown the stepper motor.

I think in the 2 years I've owned this car I've pretty much rebuilt the whole thing lol

 

[gIzzE]

Best thing to do would be blank the manifold off and put a resistor on the end of the stepper motor.
Have you disabled your EGR??