I think they’re different than the “regular” grommets, so be sure to check the part numbers. I seem to recall there was something different about the grommets on this tank.
-D > On Jan 5, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I was going to tackle it this past weekend but realized I should probably > replace the grommets too which I did not have on hand. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 5, 2021, at 8:39 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> The washer fluid tank is a major PITA to replace. Ironic that they’re so >> brittle when they age, causing even a casual glance at one to shatter it. >> You know it’s bad when the dealer stocks them for a car that they stopped >> making 15 years ago. >> >> -D >> >>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 9:36 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> I have to replace the washer tank. I have a new one ready to go. This thing >>> was supposed to be a flipper but may end up having to keep it a while. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 7:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I tried everything else and got nowhere until I replaced the MC. It >>>> wasn’t a bad job, kind of tight, though, like everything on these MLs. G-d >>>> forbid you have to replace the windshield washer fluid reservoir. That is >>>> a stinking nightmare. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 8:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Perhaps I just need to replace the MC. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 7:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Interesting, as I had the exact same issue with the former ML500. Pedal >>>>>> wasn’t soft or bled down, but the travel seemed way too long, even after >>>>>> pressure bleeding the system when I replaced a stuck right rear caliper. >>>>>> It seemed like it almost went to the floor before you got any braking >>>>>> action. A pump didn’t make any noticeable difference. >>>>>> >>>>>> I replaced the master cylinder and it was much improved. >>>>>> >>>>>> -D >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 8:47 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The thing that had me wondering about the MC is when it was leaking >>>>>>> fluid and got low the pedal would go all the way to the floor. Wondered >>>>>>> if pushing it too far ruined the seals in the MC. It does not seems to >>>>>>> slowly sink though but will drive it again and pay more attention. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 7:35 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes >>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Always thought bad master cylinder was a slowly sinking pedal. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Or brakes that won't release. The OP's problem sounds like it's >>>>>>>> not bled correctly. Especially since he didn't touch the MC >>>>>>>> mechanically. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- Jim >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>> >>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>> >>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
