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We need more members like DIESELGIANT!!
I am no know it all despite years of working on these engines, I'm more of a hardworker (with a terrible memory) who depends on this Forum HEAVILY!! I would like to thank DIESEL GIANT who probably gave me a $1000 of information on how to
1. Flush my AC 2. Fix my Odometer 3. Do my rear axle boots 4. At least 2 or 3 other repairs.. Last edited by Carrameow; 06-19-2006 at 08:43 PM. |
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Carrameow, did you have access to the boot spreader to stretch the boots over the joint?
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BTW I solved my problem.My odometer is inaccurate. It didn't work at all until I fixed it last month with the DieselGiant method. I checked it against a known distance tonight and it turned out to be like reading 80% actual mileage. That scared me! At first I thought it was an engine problem!!! Actually my mileage is great! |
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I'm interested to know what my odometer accuracy is as well. I better do some checking.
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i use dieselgiant all the time... he is great...
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Thanks for the kind words! I am so thrilled anytime others use the info to save $$ and do the work themselves. I want to keep as many of the MB's on the road as possible and the key is to do the repairs yourself and save money.
I only whish I had gotten the MB "bug" 20 years earlier.
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yea dieselgiant is a good guy.. i rember i ordered the valve adjust wrenches and he accidently sent me the vacuum arm things for the older om617 with the vac box on top ... i was like.. so i use these to remove the gasket?.. he told me to send them back and he sent a bottle of dieselpurge back with the correct order( i have yet to do a diesel purge.. or adjust the valves.. the 22 wrench on the ps bolt didnt work)
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I just got a w123 and dieselgiant- your tutorials have been invaluable in getting it going!
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I agree. He put a lot of hard work and effort to put those tutorials up.
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These are actually special plastic cones. I dont recommend you try to say use a funnel because these cones are a little tougher |
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Agreed
I agree. Dieselgiants info (and the rest of this forum as well) was part of what convinced me to stick with my convictions and get a 240D after five years of uncertainty. Thank's DG.
- Peter.
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2021 Chevrolet Spark Formerly... 2000 GMC Sonoma 1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021 2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels 1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles. 1984 123 200 1979 116 280S 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 1971 108 280S |
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DieselGiant Is The Top!
Greetings! To your statement of, "We need more members like DIESELGIANT!!",
I say, "Here, Here!" "Bravo!", and "Right On!!" When anyone extolls the goodness of DieselGiant, I won't hesitate to jump on that bandwagon! The pictorials he so graciously provides are invaluable. And, they're free! When I first approached him for assistance in troubleshooting the glow plug system on my 190D, he did not have a pictorial on the system at that time. He responded immediately to my plea for assistance, and did not delay in undertaking the task of installing a glow plug system pictorial on his site; and he did it in two days! DieselGiant evokes the mindset that humans had in a time past, and we should all follow his example and spread the kindness. My thanks to you, Carrameow, for honoring him with your post; and, "Thank you, thank you, DieselGiant, for what you tirelessly do - you are most special." Sincerely, Michaela 1984 190D 2.2 |
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