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  1. Gillibrand

    Foxes chewing wires

    I had an ML350 for many years but eventually sold it and bought a newer Kia Sportage (bad move!). There are many foxes where I live, and they have now chewed through the wires on my Sportage, disabling the ABS etc. Apparently this is a common issue with newer Kias. I now plan to sell the Kia...
  2. Gillibrand

    Mercedes ML350 W163 Oil Leak - Oil Filter Housing Cap

    Thanks for the advice, and the fast responses. I have just ordered a new cap, and I'll try fitting that carefully; I won't try silicon, thanks for warnings re possible risks. I will report back as soon as new cap is fitted...
  3. Gillibrand

    Mercedes ML350 W163 Oil Leak - Oil Filter Housing Cap

    Yes, agreed. I was just thinking it might be good to add some extra sealant at the join. I know there isn't usually any sealer there, but want to make sure this is completely sealed.
  4. Gillibrand

    Mercedes ML350 W163 Oil Leak - Oil Filter Housing Cap

    Thank you for the quick reply, but yes I did put the O ring in the right groove. I have changed the oil filter before and not had any problems, wondering if the cap has got slightly deformed. Engine has done 127K.
  5. Gillibrand

    Mercedes ML350 W163 Oil Leak - Oil Filter Housing Cap

    My 2003 ML350 W163 developed an oil leak, which I tracked down to the join between the oil filter housing cap and the oil filter housing. I thought this was probably a duff O ring, so I replaced the oil filter and O rings, and the leak virtually stopped - but the operative word is 'virtually'...
  6. Gillibrand

    ML350 W163 Power Steering Fluid Leak

    My 2003 ML350 W163 started leaking power steering fluid. It is the low pressure hose that is the problem - the end has perished where it joins the radiator. I was planning to use a generic hose (suitable for oil) to replace it, does anyone know what the internal diameter of the hose is please...
  7. Gillibrand

    W163 Cigar Lighter Problem

    I have a 2003 ML350. The cigar lighter in the cabin does not work. I have replaced the fuse, and the 12 volt output in the boot works fine. I have tried to bend out the contacts in the cigar lighter, to ensure a good contact (I'm trying to use a Satnav). In order to avoid having a long...
  8. Gillibrand

    London to Moscow W163 ML430

    I am planning to drive from London to Moscow in summer, mainly using motorways / fast roads, through France - Belgium - Germany - Poland - Belarus - Russia. What sort of spares / service items should I take as a precaution (apart from spare bulbs). Any general travel advice also welcome...


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