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Originally Posted by Mikem8560
well my mechanic friend said the module that controlled the alarm wasnt working and cost about $300 he also suggested removing it as he has the same motor and did the same. the pump has a plastic gear and has a reputation of failing
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I don't know about the 2001 model, but both my 91 and my 96 Merc V6s have only one alarm module. It controls both the oil alarm and the overheat alarm. If the 2001 is the same, you need a new alarm module regardless what you decide on the oil injection. You're way more likely to overheat the engine than you are to lose the oil injection. I'm sure you can get an aftermarket or used module for way less than $300.
Obviously, there are different philosophies on the oil injection. To me, I guess a Merc without oil injection is a little like Angelina Jolie without mammary glands.
Keeping my nuts for now,
Dave