ML500 rescue project!

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Dec 15, 2019 | 02:15 PM

utopify

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ML500 rescue project!

There has been an ML500 abandoned in my neighborhood for awhile. After knocking on the door and 2500$ later, here it is:

the first bit of help I need is stopping the water.

the rear quarters are full, the inside of the windshield is super humid, and the dash is moist.

obviously I was trying to fix the rear hydraulic lift but the solenoid is toast.

not sure where or how water is getting into the rear.

i pulled the plugs and am letting her dry out.

100k miles, she was worth saving I thought.

Dec 15, 2019 | 02:39 PM

chassis

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Congratulations! Post your progress in the W164 section, this is a well documented situation. It is either the rear tail lamp gasket or rear glass seal that lets the water in. The rear SAM is often affected.

Dec 15, 2019 | 08:39 PM

utopify

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Congratulations! Post your progress in the W164 section.....

i thought this was the W164 section.

Can you buy just the taillight gaskets? I checked a few places and don’t see any.

Dec 15, 2019 | 09:49 PM

chassis

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Yes, it is the W164 section, I was reading this thread in the "New Posts" view, apologies.

Try looking for this part: A1648261691 gasket for light housing.

Dec 16, 2019 | 06:00 AM

Maj. Dundee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chassis

Yes, it is the W164 section, I was reading this thread in the "New Posts" view, apologies.

Try looking for this part: A1648261691 gasket for light housing.

And 1648261591.