When did Mercedes Benz change the injection pump?
In November 1980 the MW style injection pump was replaced with the M type for non-North American engines. Engines were equipped with series wired loop type glow plugs up until 1980 when replaced by the much more reliable pencil type plugs (these had been already used in the OM617A since 1978).
What was the first Mercedes Benz to have air suspension?
The first Mercedes-Benz models that had air suspension were the S-Class W220 in 2000 and later the E-Class W211. The airmatic bags replaces the struts and shocks on your Mercedes-Benz. While it was an excellent feature added to some Mercedes-Benz models, but it was also prone to failure.
What was the fatal flaw of the Mercedes Benz Sprinter?
This article is being written to warn potential buyers of this vehicle of the fatal flaw hidden in each of these vehicles. Prior to 2008, when the United States Government mandated diesel exhaust regulations, the Sprinter, manufactured by Mercedes Benz and sold as a Dodge was a real workhorse.
How long does a Mercedes-Benz clutch change last?
( Mercedes parts) It usually lasts 300-400k km on a B class. / (Diesel) Yeah it’s not like in old mercedes cars where it lasts for at least 800k km. Alo i think a good practice when doing the chain job to change the water pump, thermostat and a clutch job. ( cause engine is out) Saying this, it’s a pretty expensive job.
Why is my fuel pump not working in my sprinter?
The first port of call was to check the fuel filter, as if its badly choked this is the ‘bog-standard’ Sprinter fault with dash ‘check filter’ indication just to compliment the issue. This item was replaced a week or so earlier during a normal service and a genuine MB part was used.
Why does my Mercedes Sprinter have low pressure?
Although not completely faulty, the sensor must have been signalling incorrect pressure readings back to the ECU that was cutting the engine, when the LP pressure measurement reached its switching threshold, the engine picked up again and the whole vicious circle ensued.
This article is being written to warn potential buyers of this vehicle of the fatal flaw hidden in each of these vehicles. Prior to 2008, when the United States Government mandated diesel exhaust regulations, the Sprinter, manufactured by Mercedes Benz and sold as a Dodge was a real workhorse.
What happens when you idle a Mercedes Sprinter?
Sure enough if you maintained a constant 3500rpm with the vehicle stationary, after about 30 seconds the revs began to drop to about 2000rpm and immediately pulled back up to circa 3000rpm, all repeating in a one or two second cycle. Idle was normal, regular and unaffected.