Originally Posted by sixto

People who drive jacked up trucks with bumpers at the level of my car's headrest bother me more than people who hack questionably collectible older Diesels. Stereos blasting over 130 dB, lowered cars that can't take a speed bump or pothole at a decent speed, 24" rolling slabs that cut braking distance in half, etc. Those are bigger concerns to me than running/ruining an old MB on WVO.

My experience with a 50/50 WVO/pump Diesel blend is the engine runs quieter, smoother and cooler. In contrast this ULSD garbage isn't doing the IP a lick of good if performance and mpg are any indication. I don't know if it's saving the world but if I get more miles per dollar over the duration the car is worth keeping, maybe that's a good trade for having a car that's worth less (or worthless) at the end of that duration. What was the value of the new timing chain in the 93 SD I totalled?

On some MB mailing list, there was a fellow, possibly a troll, who asked about what chains to use on the gullwing he inherited so he could take it skiing. The debate boiled down to one's responsibility to keep a classic in mint condition vs enjoying one's freedom. It's a debate with no winner and no end.

Sixto
87 300D