http://www.pointedthree.com PointedThree - G-Class http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=22507 but the bearings can still go bad
good thing is, they can be replaced
too bad I used a Mexican bearing
should have used SKF

the seizing bearing created so much resistance that the bolt holding the pulley in place bent
not good

who can pull a part number (bolt) for me, please?]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=23265
Thanks!

]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27058 http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27055
found the ecu fuse blown 7.5 amp put s new one in and the poof. we'll I found water dripping on to the ecu.

so I need to figure out why I have water leaking inside and how difficult a replacement ECU is going to be

thoughts?

2004 g500]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27057
Has anyone replaced the sills with 75x50x3 galvanised RHS (rectangular hollow section) ?

I read it has been done in South Africa to strengthen the body. It looks fairly straightforward, Cut out the existing sills, clean up, solid weld in place. No worry about jack points as the whole sill becomes a jack point.

In our case, the G is driven about 1,000 km/yr, usually at about 50 km/h, moving stone, poles and gardening kit. It's on an island so no motorways (or stoplights for that matter).

Any thoughts?]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27056 Haven't posted on here for a while, apologies for that.
My LHD G 500 is in need of a new Chassis here in the UK (ravages of salt). MB Dealer tells me they're no longer available new. Surprises me. Can anyone here confirm that is the case or if so, any sources of good used, anywhere within Europe?. It may have to be parted out otherwise and I really don't want to do that after 18 years ownership.
Any input really appreciated.
Cheers
David P.]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=25176 Edit- here’s the link. https://mercedesengines.net/300-turbo/
Read 2nd paragraph below the table of engines available.]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27054 Anyway, I want one installed and I ordered one: Arifayz standalone Wi-Fi camera with loop recorder.
About $60 with the cable transformer kit. (The kit does away with the cigarette lighter plug. not shown.)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7WND1G2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
It requires a full time 12-volt fused connection and a cell phone to view the recorded pics.
Setup on the cellphone was easy enough, but I had to figure a way to get the cable with 12 to 5 vdc converter connected to the 12 volts.
I was at a loss as to where I would route it and to what place on the 2025 G550.
I finally located thru YouTube where the battery is located in the G.
It is under the rear cargo floor.
It was cold today, but I found the sockets and star drive to open the four bolts on the cargo panel floor.
Sure enough, it is very east to find.
This location will make it easy to route the wire over from the rear door window to the rubber trim and down to the floor in the rear, the into the battery area.
Connections should be easy once I get it open.
Got to wait for the warm weather next week as promised.]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=18931 http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=26389 It only had 34,800 miles on it after 9 years.
Yes, gone to the salvage yard.
On Wednesday after lunch a fatal accident occurred that caused the G550 to die a permeant death.
Had I been in anything other than a Gwagen I would be in the hospital, but I walked away unhurt, not even a scratch.
However, there is a bright side to the story, I am in the process of getting a new 2025 G550 with the l6 engine.

]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27053 https://www.google.com/search?q=does+Mercedes+Benz+gather+driving+data+on+my+2025+G550&sca_esv=fc1c730d332ca106&sxsrf=ANbL-n624G1j8WfLz7NP8IGpRLl0GkvD8g%3A1769455256089&source=hp&ei=mL53adywA_anptQPzpHcoQE&iflsig=AFdpzrgAAAAAaXfMqNL9RFqam6op4L0lYJLAn7nb_Nv0&ved=0ahUKEwjc3O6_9qmSAxX2k4kEHc4INxQQ4dUDCCE&uact=5&oq=does+Mercedes+Benz+gather+driving+data+on+my+2025+G550&gs_lp=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_EFMFKWS67u8vaSBwQ4LjQ3oAfUuAKyBwQ3LjQ3uAeVNcIHCDEyLjMzLjEwyAdmgAgA&sclient=gws-wiz]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=22987
Anyone know a part number for this, or know of a different model that has the correct set up?]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=25151 http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=25115 I am planning a trip to Europe for 3 weeks this December 2024, and would love to schedule a tour of factory and Schöckl ride. Has anyone here done this?
The only link I could find was $2000 / person, and that's honestly out of my budget. $6000 for myself, my wife and son is too much!]]> http://www.pointedthree.com/disc/forums/showthread.asp?tid=27052 one tire has an air leak so it it was flat I fixed that but i think the car alarm went off. I was going to unlock the car to shut it off but didn't as it stopped - think this might have been an error.
so a few weeks pass and no start battery dead.

charged it up over a few days unplugged it and assumed it would work few days later but the car won't recognize the key




today battery is charged 12.2 after sitting few weeks and 12.35 on charger.

I can put the key in the ignition but the car won't recognize it or that I put a key in.
key fob won't turn alarm on or off I have 2 fobs one is fairly new and hardly used. red light flashes on the key fob.

if I put the metal key in the driver's door it locks unlocks the door physically but not electronically.

I did have a fob just fail a few years ago It worked when it wanted to. the older of the 2 I have might have started doing the same thing
occasionally while driving all the dash lights would flash.

but the new key fob didn't do this but it's hardly used so maybe not the best data point

so today the car won't recognize any key

looking for ideas
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