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I have a vibration in top gear at about 50mph it seems to be coming from the transmission, if I am pulling (throttle down) it’s ok ,or throttle up on overrun it’s ok just happens when throttle is feathered, between on or off. I replaced the transfer box and removed and checked all prop UJs Also...

Has anyone looked into making their truck euro 6 complient? It`s not a problem at the moment, and I dont realy want to be in towns, but I think there will be more areas coming euro 6 in the future and possibly a problem passing through them if they have no bypass or ring road. It would be...

My new defender 110 Ordered!

My 2002 Vario has got a corroded exhaust joint, where the down pipe joins the silencer! I have managed to get the down pipe with the flexi in, but the silencer came with a different means of connector, so that the two would not connect together! This was a geniune Mercedes part, I have now...

Even when my heater temperature control is set to cold, I still get heat blowing through the vents. Has anyone had any experience with how or what controls the temperature?

Any recommendations for Lithium Batteries?

I have noticed that my Webasto CR165 fridge freezer is not pulling the temperature down low enough. The motor seems to run almost continously but the temperature is still about 10c could it be low on fridge gas? it runs at 24 volt and there is plenty of power there.

Has anyone got a recommendation for inflating truck tyres? I know mine are not that big at 9.5 R17.5 but it can take a long time to inflate with a 12 volt compressor you can also inflate with the engine driven compressor, but as yet I have not tried that with the Mercedes Vario compressor...

Does anyone have any information on a diagnostics or code reader for the round port of a Mercedes Vario 814 da 2002, i think it might be handy to have one.

What is the best tyre pressures to run a Vario 814da at ? I have 9.5 x 17.5 tyres on mine, A 7500kgs truck with metric 17.5 rims is recommended at 95 psi front and 75 for the rear. I run at about 6250kgs and have 65 in the front and 70 in the rear, but thought I would ask what other people...

I have found that my Mercedes Vario, rear suspension is a little bit low! and also a bit hard on the ride when you hit a big bump. There is not much travel in the rear springs, the difference between axle hanging (wheel not on ground) to sitting on ground (with empty water tanks) is only 45mm...

I would like to lift the rear of my Mercedes Vario a bit, also I think it would improve the ride a bit. I was wondering if anyone has come across suitable air assisted shock absorbers? as this would be an easy way of doing it, as opposed to fabricating air springs on to the axle, like I did...

I have just been looking on the web and found a company, that has agents world wide, and claim they can remap the Mercedes Vario ECU. QUANTUM REMAP claim they can get 25% increase to 170 BHP and 16% in Torque I wondered if anyone has used these and if there is any feed back on them? There...

My Vario is limited to 52 mph, I don't want to be a speed merchant! but I find it is a little on the slow side. It would be nice if I could do 60 mph when and if I want to. My local Mercedes dealer say they are not allowed to remove it, (instruction from factory) they may be able to increase...

I have been considering air conditioning for my Vario does anyone know if there is a standard fitment option ?

Is anyone here going to the Adventure Overland Show this September 24-25 ?

Can anyone tell me where the temperature gauge sits on the Vario while in normal running conditions ? Mine seems to be a little on the high side, although it has not shown any signs of overheating, so it may be a faulty sender! hopefully.:sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny::sunny:

I have a warning lamp on the dash board of my Vario 814da, It is the orange light bulb failure warning! I have changed the rear lamps and side markers to LED so I assume that the resistance value needs to be reset. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this?

What is the best way to charge my house batteries? The vehicle runs a 24 volt system, but the camper side requires 12 volt Option 1: run a battery to battery charger 24v to 12v .....step charging but limited Amps available. Option 2: battery to battery 24v to 24v, higher amps but will...