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kerry · #**121** 02-14-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rs899

yeah-

just grab 3 gallons of oil and drive. Check oil in 20 miles. If its OK go 50. Check oil. If its OK go 100. Check oil. Check oil. Check oil.

and watch the gauge like a hawk.

GO

Ditto.
You've only got 600 miles to go. Even if it's using a quart every 50 miles, it's a manageable distance as long as you stop and check the oil frequently enough. You'll have to stop the engine to check the oil and it will take a few minutes for the oil to drain back down so if you check it within 5 minutes of stopping, I wouldn't fill it completely up to the top mark because there will probably still be some draining down.
How much have you used in total so far on the trip?

By the way, the roads in Denver were horrendous this morning. Three inches of solid ice on all the side streets. I hope you don't run across these same conditions in western Kansas. Be prepared to hole up for a night if it happens. I've tried to drive across western Kansas in those conditions and regretted it.

rs899 · #**122** 02-14-2008, 01:00 PM

I should have said "STOP and check oil"

Johnt49 · #**123** 02-14-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by imagesinthewind

What can I expect from my engine in terms of driving and what it will do without the bolt. Driving with the noise is going to make my stomach hurt the whole time wondering if something else is going to go wrong.

Your engine will loose about 50 hp. It will feel like a real slug, but it'll get you home & it won't hurt the engine to run it that way. Did you try to find a MB dealer in KC? They may have the bolt. (See post #92 for P/N's) Won't cost that much and it will make the rest of the trip easier to bear.

bustedbenz · #**124** 02-14-2008, 01:03 PM

http://mb-kc.com/

Not sure if this is the right place or not...

rs899 · #**125** 02-14-2008, 01:14 PM

Without the bolt on the intake you will be no worse off power-wise than a naturally aspirated pre-82 300D.

PM me with your address and I will drop you one in the mail.

Go home. Stop and check oil . OFTEN.

imagesinthewind · #**126** 02-14-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kerry

Ditto.
You've only got 600 miles to go. Even if it's using a quart every 50 miles, it's a manageable distance as long as you stop and check the oil frequently enough. You'll have to stop the engine to check the oil and it will take a few minutes for the oil to drain back down so if you check it within 5 minutes of stopping, I wouldn't fill it completely up to the top mark because there will probably still be some draining down.
How much have you used in total so far on the trip?

By the way, the roads in Denver were horrendous this morning. Three inches of solid ice on all the side streets. I hope you don't run across these same conditions in western Kansas. Be prepared to hole up for a night if it happens. I've tried to drive across western Kansas in those conditions and regretted it.

Thanks Kerry (you guy or gal?) I knew a storm was on the way.
Do you know how far east it went?

imagesinthewind · #**127** 02-14-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnt49

Your engine will loose about 50 hp. It will feel like a real slug, but it'll get you home & it won't hurt the engine to run it that way. Did you try to find a MB dealer in KC? They may have the bolt. (See post #92 for P/N's) Won't cost that much and it will make the rest of the trip easier to bear.

called the mb dealership and they have none in stock but did give me an address of a close junkyard that has mb cars. I'll pull one off there and get moving

couldn't do this without you all.

Johnt49 · #**128** 02-14-2008, 01:27 PM

Be careful removing the bolt at the junkyard, the washers will fall out when you remove it. Place your hand under the fitting before pulling the bolt out of the fitting, so the washers fall in your hand. If you loose them, just go ahead & bolt the fitting to the intake manifold without them. Worse case, you,ve got a small air leak...no big deal.

bustedbenz · #**129** 02-14-2008, 01:28 PM

This isn't exactly off subject even if it seems like it.

When you're looking for directions and phone numbers and things... you can actually send a text message to Google now and get a reply.

You may already know about this... but it has gotten me out of trouble several times.

If you send a text on your phone to GOOGLE - 466453 I think - and all it says is "mercedes benz" followed by a zip code or a city,state combination, it will return phone book entries within 30 seconds or so.

You can also send them "directions place a place b"

You can also send them "weather city,state" for a forecast.

All free except whatever your cell phone company gets you for on text messages. Convenient in a pinch.

kerry · #**130** 02-14-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by imagesinthewind

Thanks Kerry (you guy or gal?) I knew a storm was on the way.
Do you know how far east it went?

I like the ambiguity.
I don't have cable where I could watch the storm on the weather channel so I don't know how far east it went.
If it were me, I wouldn't bother stopping for the bolt. I drove from Denver to Southern Utah last year with that line inadvertently disconnected. Less power, but no issues apart from that.

Flounder · #**131** 02-14-2008, 01:39 PM

I'm also going to get some Doritos while I'm up. I hope I don't miss out on any action.

bustedbenz · #**132** 02-14-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

I'm also going to get some Doritos while I'm up. I hope I don't miss out on any action.

I know what you mean, I'm putting off going to lab as long as I can.

rs899 · #**133** 02-14-2008, 01:47 PM

While we are waiting for the next episode, whenever that might be, its worth noting that if you ever need a jump start, a few gallons of fuel, or a tire change you can call 1-800-MERCEDES and they will be out, free of charge. If you're cute, you might even get a top off of Rotella....

Jordan G · #**134** 02-14-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kerry

I like the ambiguity.
I don't have cable where I could watch the storm on the weather channel so I don't know how far east it went.
If it were me, I wouldn't bother stopping for the bolt. I drove from Denver to Southern Utah last year with that line inadvertently disconnected. Less power, but no issues apart from that.

To further muddy the waters for you Ginny - Kerry has been known to suck off a diesel benz via the vac line (manually).

Hopefully, you can at least laugh a little on this trip, in light of your current conditions....and yes, many of us have been entertained....but it's an altruistic entertainment. We're all pulling for you.

NC Benz · #**135** 02-14-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rs899

While we are waiting for the next episode, whenever that might be, its worth noting that if you ever need a jump start, a few gallons of fuel, or a tire change you can call 1-800-MERCEDES and they will be out, free of charge. If you're cute, you might even get a top off of Rotella....

Well that counts me out. Bet they wouldnt even jump the car.....