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@toyotabrony it's perfect for my daily driving purposes. I smash this car around like it's a track build and never have any issues. I also ended up putting new poly bushes for the front suspension arms and new bushes for both the sway bars and its got barely any body at all. Best part is how well it soaks up the bad pot holes. B6 is little pricey and harsh but at that price point I would go buy orange koni struts on sale instead.

@@gasNgears now are the B4 bit firmer since even though it’s oem replacement, they make a slight firmer than oem?

@toyotabrony the shot oem that I took out that were no absolutely trash. These ones corner/handle great around corners. Still firmer but have a nice rebound to them.

@@gasNgears now who’s the bodyroll, nose dive, and back dip when throttle from green light? And did it settle down a bit after first week?

@lmhholding yes it does. All the systems work the same.

@Daniel-e1k3n does the fuel pump makes priming noise after you turn on the ignition? It does sound like a fuel pump issue bud.

@duvieskytg711 I would torque the spacers to the hub with Ford specs and wheel to the spacers with KSP spec, mainly because KSP knows the grading of the metal and would suggest tq value accordingly. Is the spacer specific to your suv?

@samtohidi1631 I got a great deal from Facebook marketplace on the pulley and the pulley puller tool was from amazon.com.

Yes, you can

@@Mini-Driver appreciate the information. Thank you.

You can remove the plug without removing the pan. It does makes it easier with the pan off though.

Yes, steering controls remain functional after this module. That was one of the main reasons why I liked it for my own car. Cheers.

What was the parts used to get the filter in the lid

@williamagostini5043 you can connect the blinkers to the security module under the steering column, that way you'll have the working flashers while locking and unlocking. Cheers.

@@gasNgears Do you have any pictures or directions on where to connect exactly?

@Big_Island_Boi Dealers are unreal with their rates and shop times. Nothing is cheap at the shops, unfortunately. It's a fairly straightforward job and doesn't take too much time.

Sounds like your transmission plug adapter is bad. $10 part off Rock Auto. Common issue, the electrical plug as mentioned in this video.

@zuochen5909 www.pelicanparts.com/byv-cooper-cooper-s-r50-r52-r53/b-genuine-mini/c-fuel-intake_c-fuel-system_c-fuel-pumps Hope this helps bud.

How did yours act when it went out, mine hits like it wanted to, then nothing, set for a while and then same thing, if you see this please let me know

@Daniel-e1k3n easy way to check is to remove the rear seat and the tap on the fuel pump itself. Most of the time, it will start working for a little bit. That way, you can tell if it is dying or if the issue is somewhere else. Hope it helps.

Glad it was helpful!

Hi bud, my module was busted too so instead of chasing old modules and reprogramming I went for an easier solution. The biggest question is, is it worth it to pay all that money for module/key reprograming on these old suv's! I would just use the multimeter to see if the wires have operational and just tap into them the way I did. But if you wanna keep the ML pristine and don't mind spending the coin then the reprogramming would be the best choice. Cheers.

@MoldMinis appreciate the information. Hopefully, people see this and take advantage of it! Cheers

Is there a special name for that type of grease ?

@@gracereacts3628 Hi, yes you need the GKN Tripode Joint Grease (Part No GKN-MS9U025). GKN were the OEM suppliers of the driveshafts on the R53. Like I said above it’s a semi liquid that doesn’t clog the needle bearing rollers like a thick lithium grease.

I had to do the fuel pump first, it died on me before I even made it home after purchasing the car. If you have no issues with your fuel pump then, I rekn you should just change the filter first! It would be beneficial to get the dirty filter out so your pump can work properly. Cheers!

@Leo70780 those are one of the best series of W163, in my opinion. Too bad they were not sold in North America. Those engines, with timely maintenance, can last forever. They are getting up there in age nowadays, so the turbo needs replacing or rebuilding. Common problems I heard of are to do with the steering rack. I would buy a cdi W163 in heart beat as long as there is somewhat required of maintenace performed in the past.

@eyeando7356 no bud, you are working on the top so need to drop the oil but make sure you vaccum the area before removing the valve covers. Once they are open then you gotta make sure no dirt goes in your engine.

@@gasNgears respect

@@Leo70780 www.autohausaz.com/pn/1633230220KIT

I would look to see if the face of the fuel lines got scratched or nicked at all during the removal mate. Sometimes it may look ok until further inspection we don’t see slight imperfections that lead to fuel leak under pressure. Could be a something in the way, small enough to cause an imperfect seal. Cheers.

@kjetilkjellevold8054 thanks for the kind words sir. I try to film the stuff, the way I would prefer to see if I was watching someone else do the job.

@seankellogg6154 I had really loose steering feel to my ML. It required a lot of input to turn and there was a tonne of false play in the steering. It was vibrating at higher speeds as well. Easiest way to check would just undo the nut and feel the elbow joint. More than likely it's shot because of the sheer weight of these things and how long they have been around for. Hope it helps. Cheers.

@@gasNgears thanks for the fast response. I’m thinking I have the same issue on my 2007 GL 320. Even though I replaced the rack with one from FCP Euro, something seems loose and the steering wanders. The outer tie rods are tight when I replaced the rack but I’ll have to take them off to check the inner ones.

@seankellogg6154 no worries, hope you get it sorted. 👍

@brianchoi86 Appreciate the kind comment, bud, but due to the liability factor, I don't work on other people's cars.

​@gasNgears would you take my r53 s for a different contents? I will pay for parts and labour. I really want to need to fix it and I really don't have time to do... or is there any possible way to contact you privately?

@Leo70780 thank you. No, it's not a stock filter. I put a cone filter instead of a stock airbox on mine for better induction noise. Makes it feel a bit quicker on the top end of the Rev range. Possibly a plasibo effect due to more noise 😆

Agreed! Thank you! Especially the tools needed 👍 screenshot that!

The engine is slightly bigger, and the exterior and interior has slight changes. 2002 had better headlights and slight hp increase. Earlier 320s had a bit better gas mileage than the 350s.

Thanks for the Reply 😊 ​@@gasNgears

I'd be interested to know what you think about the w163 ml 270 cdi ?