Spider the Turtle
Ya there are a few Gs with them that came with them from the factory but I think it is difficult to get them otherwise.
You get the scratches out of your G yet?
Nope - not yet - want to keep them on for a while - show some of the other G 500 owners not just a cool street machine, but an uber off roader as well! Though at the moment I must say I must be getting all of 10HP out of a 300HO engine :x
Off to MB at the end of the month to see what’s up. They can diagnose the problem… (I know there is one as I have RR and TDI’s over taking me – NOT a happy Spider at the moment) - but good MPG - at least 18-19 on trips and dare I say Clare did a 22MPG back from Essex last week end.....
Spider1V
what spider getting passed by other 4x4s???? impossible.
though 22mpg has got to be a record for your G....
you put good fuel in her dont you joe?
what is wrong with it. The mass air flow sensor plays up and causes lack of power. Try that.
Had to have the "air mass sensor" replaced on my old G and my Dads due to lack of power. I think it cost £200 / £300
what is wrong with it. The mass air flow sensor plays up and causes lack of power. Try that.
Not sure what symptoms this would casue.
I have the following;
1. Almost no power on 'kick down' - reves go up, gear changes, but no power
2. Little power going up steep hills - we have a great hill near by (Gore Hill, Amersham) and usually I can fly up there - power all the way. Not at the moment
3. No warnings/indication on the comp
4. What could be best described as 'Nothing after 2,500 revs
Apart from that, car still goes. MB Brooklands have said if there is no warnings, no worry.
Just very frustrating when everyone and his dog can overtake me. I can get to spped, but it takes sooo long. Having read about Piggys, i did waonder if I had water in there somehwere, but this problem has been there long before. 9 and at 8K to fix.... may mean good bye G.....(gulp)
They did a spark plug change on the last service, just wondered if they put some 'weak' ones in??
Ho Hum - we will wait and see
Spider1V -
Find out whether it has had a new air flow meter fitted. They all seam to require replacing at around 40-50 k and display symptoms similar to yours.
Find out whether it has had a new air flow meter fitted. They all seam to require replacing at around 40-50 k and display symptoms similar to yours.
Roly, thanks mate. Does anyone have a oart number?
Spider1V- 'getting with the flow, Joe' :D
MB P/N: A.113.094.00.48 or Bosch P/N: 0.280.217.810.
This is what I just found out from the US board. I just bought one of these sensors from ebay for £15 new. But I think from the shop they are several hundred. I understand that it is a quick job to replace them. Mine was done a year or so by previous owner, I just bought a spare because it was cheap.
Another fault I have learned about these M113 V8s is the crankshaft pulley. They split in two after a while. MB did a recall and replaced them FOC. Perhaps if yours hasn't been done you could/ should get MB to do it for free. From what I have read it affected all the vehicles s. sl c, g with the 113. Fortunately, mine was done a the PO also at his expense.
MB P/N: A.113.094.00.48 or Bosch P/N: 0.280.217.810.
Another fault I have learned about these M113 V8s is the crankshaft pulley. They split in two after a while. MB did a recall and replaced them FOC. Perhaps if yours hasn't been done you could/ should get MB to do it for free. From what I have read it affected all the vehicles s. sl c, g with the 113. Fortunately, mine was done a the PO also at his expense.
Mine was done last month .... :(
OMG, looks as if things could be rather expensive * gulp*
Spider1V - worried about the cost of the next service......
spider - roly does say recall followed by Free of Charge....
But I thought James offered a 12 month warranty. At least that is what he advertises...
Just a quick update, am now in Brooklands, two excellent bacon sandwiches and waiting for them to change the Mass Airflow monitor thingy..
Brought it in for a diagnostics and tthats seems to be the problem. I aslo got them to check on the crnakshaft issue, and even if it was a problem it would be covered under the recall, although they said it was as sound as the day it left the factory (pobably means I will be back in a few weeks then! :D )
Will let you all know if he is back to normal later......
Spider1V
what spider getting passed by other 4x4s???? impossible.
though 22mpg has got to be a record for your G....
Well He is back! two RR tried it on...... and failed! Mwhahaha! :twisted:
Mind you back to the 14/15MPG! :roll:
Spider1V - 'Come on......if you think your fast enough*....'
*(G55's not included)
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though 22mpg has got to be a record for your G....
I know - its rather embarrassing.. :oops:
Yup - any other 500's beat that??
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