paulzale

They did this at no charge.

They also found the following:

- Front differential leaking a bit quoted $580 to repair
- Sensor in transmission leaking quoted $160 to repair
- Asked how much to replace back springs with lowering ones I have quoted $780

I am going to perfom the above myself. Has anyone done the differential or the sensor in the transmission?

Thanks
Paul

deancrook

I am getting my front NS diff seal changed as it is leaking also.
Am getting it replaced and fluid topped up for $180 incl tax

ML 430 2000

paulzale

Unfortunately, I only have 1 dealership in town. 180 is reasonable, but over 500 is robbery!!!!

Pottie

Hello guys...
Yesterday I just had unlucky day my cat is on the driver side need to be replace cz of big hole on that....
so I decided to replace whole complete cat which left and right side for goods
btw I m driving 2000 ML430...for some reason is better to replace then fix cz u ll be end up spending money for labor again...
whole cat cost around $800...

lookaught

diff seals should be no problem to replace, sensor also little problem. need new fluid I imagine, but thats reasonable.

why was there a recall on the cats? mine are below efficiency but still pass inspection, apparently the Star extended warranty only covers them to 80k miles, and im at 95k. it would be nice to have a recall to fix them for free.

Jimm7y

Bad welds, they will check for free and replace if the welds are bad.

Pottie

Hey Paul...
Is it dealer gonna charge me if my car not under warranty anymore...
I heard dealer should make a recall for this cat back for ML430...
I saw mine yesterday it was cut half simply happened....

hung2509

Questions:
What year and model they are recall?
Where can I found the recall meassage?
Thanks,

buddypetty

go to the epa.gov website to find the recall. it only applies to certain VINs.

cyeung65

I have the same vehicle and got the notice early this year to take it in for a check. Did you have any symptoms?

sdanville

1999 ML320. I went in for the free MAS and was told when the back ordered cats come in I get them free too. 120,000 miles on my ML320.

sdanville

http://www.epa.gov/oms/cert/recall/420b06001.pdf