What to do if your Mercedes Benz has rust on it?
The newer Mercedes-Benz models still have rust issues as well. Get a flashlight and carefully inspect the car. Look under the wheel wells and near the bumpers. Check the front fenders and the rear quarter panels. Once rust develops it is very expensive to repair.
What are the most common problems with Mercedes Benz cars?
8 Most Common Mercedes-Benz Problems 1 Rust. Rust behind license plate / trunk area. 2 Engine Mounts. Engine mounts on Mercedes-Benz cars are oil filled. 3 Suspension & Steering Components. Ball joint / front control arm. 4 Window Regulators. Broken window regulator on Mercedes C-Class. 5 AirMatic Components. …
What’s the problem with my 1968 Mercedes Benz?
This is very common and can happen to you if you own a 1968 to 1985 diesel Sometimes you just have to take a break from working on your diesel… 🙂 If you don’t look closely this one can be hard to find! If the car has been stored or not driven regularly plan on some problems – some may be hidden!
Why are the engine mounts on Mercedes Benz cars oil filled?
Engine mounts on Mercedes-Benz cars are oil filled. Their main purpose is to keep the engine vibrations from being transmitted to the cabin. Because they are oil filled, around 100,000 miles, they start to fail and lose the oil.
Are there any problems with my Mercedes ML 320?
Low range light flashing. Power steering problems. Will need power steering pump replacement. Door lock actuators also tend to be prone to failure. Plastic trim inside the car break easily. Window regulator. Fuel pump. Oxygen sensors. Alternator may need replacement between 130k and 170k miles.
Where are the coil springs on the ML 163?
The ML 163 chassis uses 4 wheels independent suspension. In the rear axle suspension, you will find coil springs that support the back of the car. The ML has struts in the rear. Inside each of the coil spring, you will find the shock absorber inside each spring.
Is there rust on my Mercedes Benz W164?
On older W164 SUVs in the salt belt states, rust is starting to eat away at the doors and wheel arches. Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not immune to rust and corrosion of the brake lines. The most common area for corrosion is above the fuel tank.
What kind of suspension does the ML 163 have?
The ML 163 chassis uses 4 wheels independent suspension. In the rear axle suspension, you will find coil springs that support the back of the car. The ML has struts in the rear.
What causes a tappety engine to have cracks in it?
On the other hand, if the tappet adjustment is too tight, the valves can stay open slightly too long, meaning much more heat is transferred through to it than it’s designed to handle which can cause chips and cracks in the valve. How can you fix a tappety engine?
What was the problem with the Ford Zetec engine?
Early versions of the engine had a problem with sticking valves – far more evident in the UK (and in cold climates), where a driving style with earlier gear changes is more common than on the Continent – unless a special Ford formulation of oil was used. After small changes in 1995 to fix this problem the engine was known as the Zetec-E.
How big is the Zetec engine in a Ford Escort?
The 2.0L version in the North American Ford Contour/Mercury Mystique was a closely related replacement for the previous CVH engine used in the Ford Escort. A 2.0 L Crate Zetec-R has a shipping weight of 100 kg (220 lb) dry The camshaft timing of the 2.0L engine is:
When did Ford stop using the Mazda MZR engine?
These are virtually identical variants of the Mazda MZR engines. In 1998, Ford of Britain applied the Zetec name to a trim level in the Fiesta range, replacing the Si. Petrol variants of the Fiesta LX were also renamed “Zetec LX,” although this ceased within months.
Are there any problems with the Merc collector?
The collector has a 3 catalyzer design (new design for Merc in 2011) that runs very hot. Now, they are having problems with the manifold and collector leaking. My outside port manifold and collector starting leaking pretty bad in August at 180 hours and 3 years of use.