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    Mercedes G-Class Forum G350d OM642 V6 DIESEL ENGINES FAIL

    Several G350d's are on the market with engines replaced at low mileage, or replaced even twice. OM642 engines, therefore. Older ones had oil cooler trouble but I am told that new piston sleeves, new oil cooler seals (purple) have been introduced on later models. 2015 or 2016 should be safe buys...
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    Mercedes G-Class Forum G400d J40 TYRE TROUBLE IN AFRICA

    We here in Africa, as in Australia, need wheels with higher sidewalls. This is to deflate to 0.8 bar front, 1.1bar rear, in deep sand driving or rocky terrain. The W463 20" wheels lack tyre side profile and are unsuited to go where Geländewagens earn their keep. Is there a practical solution...
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    Mercedes G-Class Forum Hello from South Africa [emoji1221]

    Hello I am a long time Merc owner. May be interested in a W463 but researching OM642 and OM656 engine problems first. Blootvoet simply means barefoot, and it is our clan moniker.


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