Mercedes-Benz ML320. Manual — part 434

sealant oil pan

ENGINE 112

0001-01C

Notes on application of
sealant oil pan

ENGINE 113.940 /943 /944 /961 /980 /984

AH01.45-P-
0001-01D

Notes on application of
sealing compound to oil
pan

ENGINE 113.941 /942 /960 /962 /965 /981 /982 /993

AH01.45-P-
0001-01E

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 166.940/960/961 /990/991 /995,
668.914/940/941 /942

AH01.45-P-
0001-01F

Information on application
of sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 628.960 /961 /962 /963

AH01.45-P-
0001-01MA

Notes application of sealant
to end cover with radial
shaft seal

ENGINE 132.9 in MODEL 451.3/4

AH01.40-P-
1000-
06MCC

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 122.9 in MODEL 454.0

AH01.45-P-
0001-01FB

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 285

AH01.45-P-
0001-01H

Notes on sealant path for
oil pan

ENGINE 132.9 in MODEL 451.3/4

AH01.45-P-
0001-
01MCC

Notes on sealant path for
oil pan

ENGINE 642

AH01.45-P-
0001-01OM

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 155 in MODEL 199

AH01.45-P-
0001-
01SLR

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 160,660...

AH01.45-P-
0001-01SM

Notes on sealant path for
oil pan

ENGINE 273

AH01.45-P-
0001-01SY

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 272 in MODEL 203.08 /28 /09 /29,
211.08/28/09/29 ENGINE 273 in MODEL 211.09/29

AH01.45-P-
0001-01TW

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 272, 273 ...

AH01.45-P-
0001-01TZ

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 272

AH01.45-P-
0001-01VA

Notes on application of
sealant to oil pan

ENGINE 272

AH01.45-P-
0001-01VB

Notes on sealant path for
front cover to cylinder head

ENGINE 611, 612, 613, 628, 646, 647, 648 ...

AH01.30-P-
1000-02B

Notes on application of
sealant to cylinder head
gasket

ENGINE 113

AH01.30-P-
1000-04V

Notes on application of
sealant timing case cover

ENGINE 112, 113

AH01.40-P-
1000-01B

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USE OF ENGINE NO. WHEN INSTALLING RECONDITIONED ENGINES AND FACTORY-NEW REPLACEMENT
ENGINES OR CRANKCASES - AH01.10-P-0001-01A

All engines

The engine number has a different legal significance in individual countries. In the Federal Republic of
Germany, for example, it has been classified by the legislative authorities since mid-1972 as "insignificant in
terms of traffic legislation". It is therefore no longer included in the vehicle title document and vehicle
registration document.

Practically all other countries continue to require the indication of the engine number on motor vehicles which
are registered in such countries. In dealing with international traffic, the authorities proceed on the basis of the
provisions of the country in which the vehicle is registered.

In order to avoid any problems on the occasion of vehicle checks or when crossing international frontiers as a
result of the lack of or incorrect engine number, the following directives have to be observed when carrying out
repairs.

1. Directives for vehicles which are registered in the Federal Republic of Germany

a. In the case of vehicles for which no engine number is indicated in the vehicle registration

document (first registration after approx. mid-1972), it is not necessary to stamp or revise an
engine number if a replacement engine or crankcase of the same type is fitted.

b. If an engine number is indicated in the vehicle registration document , it is possible, if an

engine of the same type is fitted, to transfer the number of the removed component to the new
engine, or the appropriate authority (vehicle inspection authority, vehicle registration authority)
should be requested to delete the engine number in the vehicle title document or registration
document. The German Federal Minister of Transport has issued appropriate ministerial orders in
Transport Gazette 1973, p. 66.

2. Vehicles which are registered outside of the Federal Republic of Germany

If a reconditioned engine or factory-new replacement engine or crankcase is fitted and this is of the
identical type, it is then necessary to adopt the engine number of the engine removed and to transfer it to
the new engine or crankcase.

For this reason, pay attention to the particular directives stated in Para 3 for the installation of
reconditioned engines, crankcases and shortblocks.

Notes on application of
sealant to the timing case
cover

ENGINE 611, 612, 613, 646, 647, 648 ...

AH01.40-P-
1000-01E

Information on applying
sealant to a cylinder head
gasket

ENGINE 112 ENGINE 113 ENGINE 112.951 ENGINE
112.976

AH01.30-P-
1000-04VA

NOTE:

It is possible in the case of various engines only to stamp the engine
number in place when the engine is removed.

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3. Special directives

3.1 Installation of factory-new replacement engine of identical type

a. If a factory-new engine is installed and an engine number is required (e.g. vehicle registered

outside of the Federal Republic of Germany), the number of the factory-new engine must be
ground off and the number of the originally installed engine of identical type stamped in its
place.

b. If the factory-new engine is fitted with an engine type plate (older car engines) and it is

necessary to indicate an engine number in the vehicle documents, in this case take the engine
type plate off the engine removed and affix it at the same point on the engine of identical
type to be installed.

3.2 Installation of reconditioned engine of identical type

a. The reconditioned engine plate must not be removed either from the reconditioned engine to

be installed, nor from the engine removed, if the latter was a reconditioned engine.

b. If the engine removed is fitted with an engine type plate (older car engines) and it is

necessary to indicate an engine number in the vehicle documents, the engine type plate then
has to be taken off the engine removed and affixed at the same point to the reconditioned
engine to be installed. This plate should be affixed in addition to the reconditioned engine
plate.

In the event that a vehicle owner has problems on the occasion of vehicle checks or when crossing
international frontiers because of the lack of an engine number, the workshop in question may in
certain circumstances be held liable.

After replacing an engine, the engine number has to be altered in the vehicle maintenance booklet
and on the vehicle data cards as well as in the repair customer file. These documents should clearly
show which engine is installed in the vehicle in order to ensure smooth parts service.

In addition, the copy of the vehicle data card which is held at the Parts Department of the relevant
Branch or Importer should also be altered.

3.3 Model designation identification of crankcases and shortblocks

Crankcases and shortblocks available in the parts sector are not provided with an engine model designation
identification and also not with an engine number.

To make it possible to identify the engine on the occasion of vehicle inspections (e.g. by an inspection authority
when a vehicle is taken out of service or at the Customs on the occasion of importation of vehicle), the
workshop carrying out the repairs has to stamp the engine model designation in the crankcase or the shortblock
in the space provided for the engine number.

Example:

Type Engine model designation

201.024 102.962

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Extract from Transport Gazette 1973 p. 66

(applies only to the Federal Republic of Germany)

Official Gazette of the Federal Minister of Transport

Directive in respect of vehicle title document (VkBl 1972 p. 354)

Bonn, 28 December 1972

StV 2/36.15.17

Pursuant to the directive relating to the vehicle title document dated 20 June 1972, Part C. No. 9.1, a dash
should be inserted at the relevant point in the place of data which are no longer required in future (e.g. in the
case of the "factory number of engine") in those instances where the older type of title documents are used for
the preparation of the vehicle title document.

The question which is now posed is what procedure should be adopted in respect of the vehicle title document
or the vehicle registration document in the event that the factory number of the engine from the past is still
entered in the older type of title documents and a replacement engine with a new number is now installed in the
vehicle in question. Following consultation with the competent authorities in the regions, I now provide the
following instructions:

I. In view of the fact that the factory number of the engine is regarded as insignificant in respect of traffic

legislation, no change requires to be made to the vehicle documents. This also does not conflict with 27
Para 1 StVZO pursuant to which the data in the vehicle title and registration documents constantly have
to reflect actual circumstances. This requirement namely covers only those particulars relating to actual
circumstances which are of significance in terms of traffic legislation. This is no longer the case,
however, in respect of the factory number of the engine.

II. In order to spare the relevant vehicle owner any misunderstandings or indeed possible disadvantages (e.g.

on the occasion of checks when abroad), I recommend proceeding as follows:

In the event that the replacement engine installed has a different number than that entered in the title and
registration document, the figures in the column "engine factory number" shall be deleted and the following
endorsement made at a suitable point both in the title as well as in the registration document:

"Entry of engine factory number no longer necessary".

If the endorsement is made close to the deletion, it is sufficient to state:

"Entry no longer required".

The Federal Minister of Transport Ip. p.

Wagner

NOTES ON APPLICATION OF SEALANT TO CYLINDER HEAD GASKET - AH01.30-P-1000-04V

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