Useful W163 Information

Useful Sites:

* http://www.startekinfo.com/%20- To find recall information issued by Mercedes

* http://www.whnet.com/4x4/ - Great How-To and Information Site

* http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ephdwebsite/ - Another great How-To and Mod Site

* http://69.68.181.132/~W163/ - My W163 Project, How-to/General Info

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Window Switches, Sunroof,etc.. http://www.grill.org/rodney/mclass/ - Rodney's ML Info
- Rodney's ML Info - Rodney's ML Info - Rodney's ML Info


Known Issues:

* Harmonic Balancer pic
* Keys
* Engine Sludge
* Transmission info
* Door Locks
* Low Gear not engaging
* Cosmetic Issues
* CPS
* E-Box Fan
* Fuel Gauge (Never shows that it is filled up)
* Break Squeal
* Sunroof malfunction
* Fuel Pump
* Window Switches
* Lower radiator hose clamp (return to Steering Pump)

Generic Information:

* Transmission fluid should be changed before 100,000 miles. Mercedes swears up and down that its 'snake oil' transmission fluid never has to be changed.
* Cabin filter should also be inspected during every oil change (Get those leafs out of there!)
* Oil Recommendations [url] http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html [/url](Wolfgang's Site)
* How-to change the oil (ttaleric's Site)
* How-to install/remove fuel pump (ttaleric's Site)
* How-to remove center console (ttaleric's Site)
* Fuel Pump Service Information (ttaleric's Site)



Fault Codes:

* Have a fault code? Look it up here!


I will be adding to this! Expect to see a Tool List, and other good info.

I have also frozen this thread to ensure that it does not become a thread of just questions. If you want me to add something, just shoot me a PM!



Online Parts:

http://www.thebenzbin.com/

http://www.autohausaz.com/mercedes-a...enzworld&bid=1

http://www.mercedes-benz-parts-direct.com/

http://www2.autopartsauthority.com/p...del=ML-320-001

http://www.autopartsworld.com/1999_m...lve_parts.htmlhttp://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html[url][/url][url][/url]