Is the inlet manifold of a Mercedes ml270 choked?
The inlet manifold of ML270 is half choked with viscous black gunk. The car has done 180k Should I be concerned that – Answered by a verified Mercedes Mechanic
What causes Turbo limp home in Mercedes Sprinter?
That is why the dreaded turbo limp home fault often occurs without any indication on the dashboard. Normally Sprinter engine revs are ECU limited whilst stationary to around 3500 rpm. Depressing the clutch and then further releasing it should now allow revs to increase above this range to the rev limit.
Is the Turbo whistle working on a diesel?
If however the engine’s in an over-run situation, i.e. foot off the gas but at 3krpm whilst engine braking down a hill for instance, is the turbo spinning/working? Just wondering. I think not, but I’m not sure.
What to do if your Mercedes Sprinter has a split pipe?
Check vac supply to this device observing and rectifying any split or leaking pipework. Once good vacuum supply has been determined, with the ignition off (no power to the valve and no vacuum present) the route of vacuum should be blocked by the valve to the turbo actuator.
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. …
Why are my Window regulators failing on my Mercedes?
Window regulators do the hard work when you press the button to lower or close the windows. They do tend to fail more on Mercedes-Benz ML-Class and C-Class based on our experience. Window regulators don’t fail on Mercedes-Benz cars only. They are a common problem on BMW, Lexus, and Audi. Window regulators can easily be replaced.
What happens when a Mercedes Benz goes into limp mode?
When a Mercedes-Benz goes into limp mode, it only operates in second gear and reverse only. When you put it in gear, you may also feel a bang as transmission engages. The first thing you should try is to check the transmission fluid level. The transmission has a dipstick tube but with no dipstick in it.
Are there any problems with my 2003 ml270?
Currently 2003 ML270. 2012 Nissan Maxima 250SL. EGR won’t cause those sorts of problems. Sure, black smoke under load but no idling issues. Maybe injector problems. Be good to get codes read before throwing more money at it.
The inlet manifold of ML270 is half choked with viscous black gunk. The car has done 180k Should I be concerned that – Answered by a verified Mercedes Mechanic
Is the CDI on my Mercedes-Benz ml270 working?
It starts up ok and runs good on tick over. We drive it out and, providing we don’t drive excessively fast (keep it to a steady 60-65 mph), don’t race the engine (keep the revs to 2000), it drives ok. But if we are on small roads, where we have to change speeds, go up and down inclines, she’s not happy.
Is the Mercedes Benz ml270 a classic car?
I am a classic car restorer, so know my way around cars to a certain degree. However, obviously, something built in 1935 is a world away from what’s under the bonnet of our ML270. It starts up ok and runs good on tick over.
How to remove inlet manifold from ML 270 CDI?
The steps I have gathered from this information is: 1. Remove all components blocking access to the inlet manifold. 2. Remove manifold. 3. Spend hours and hours cleaning manifold with oven cleaner and various other cleaners to remove carbon build up and gunk. 4.
Can a 2003 ml270 go into limp mode?
My 2003 Ml270 has gone into limp mode recently, but only once accelerate at higher speed, or hammer the right foot up a hill. Things that I have checked… 1.
How is the intake port shut off on a Mercedes?
Built into the distributor module is an electrically controlled intake port shut-off which allows the cross-sectional area of each cylinder’s intake port to be smoothly reduced in size.