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pawoSD · #16 09-03-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kpmurphy

I was at Pierres shop geting a thermostat over the weekend he told me to get a hammer and center punch and hit the top of the bolts with it before I try to break the bolts loose. Well it worked. I still thought 1 of the bolts would break but it did not.

Hmm....I will try that on our dead engine to see if it works....

WhoWhat · #17 09-03-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kpmurphy

I was at Pierres shop geting a thermostat over the weekend he told me to get a hammer and center punch and hit the top of the bolts with it before I try to break the bolts loose. Well it worked. I still thought 1 of the bolts would break but it did not.

Cool...good to know...LAST WEEKEND!

Seriously though...that IS good to know. Thanks.

WhoWhat · #18 09-03-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zeke

My dealer sold me enough for 2 cars for $30. You can also use a preformed hose from a McParts shop, just make sure it has a straight portion that is long enough and cut it down to size, then clamp it REALLY good (it won't fit quite right 'cause it is SAE).

I took off the T-stat housing to replace it on the 240D and the water pump housing on the 300TD. Go the T-stat housing route. MUCH easier....but make sure you have the gasket in hand.

Good luck!

Dealer near here had no idea what I was talking about with that hose...he said "this COULD be it, and it's $5." I'm not confident in his parts-looking-up-skills.

Local euro supplier quoted me $300 (?!!) for a one meter section...says it's a specialty part. Buddy mechanic says "just buy a standard hose and cut it to length."

Phil from Fastlane has it for $35, but I can't wait to get it...my car is still up on ramps!

I may try the standard radiator hose tonight.

WhoWhat · #19 09-03-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

I like your story telling style. Very nice. I didn't enjoy the fact that you had "issues" but I enjoyed hearing about it.
These cars are a constant ice cream headache.

Good thing they also have their good qualities......

If you think my post was entertaining, you should have been around this weekend. If someone were just watching and listening to me, it would have been hilarious. The trial and error was off the charts. My wife kept coming out and saying "are you okay?" I would just grunt and she would leave me alone. Even my kids were saying stuff like "why is daddy all greasy?" and "how come dad is so grouchy?" Father of year, I am not. However, I did manage to attend a Labor Day BBQ and another birthday party that weekend, even WITH my greasy elbows, black spot on the back of my head (no idea it was there), and disgusting fingernails. I looked tremendous.

Yes, the headaches are just part of buying these cars, I'm finding. That said, I don't regret it a bit, and I'm just excited to move on to my next project. There's no way I'll tackle as much as I did this weekend again, but baby steps might be a better way to approach repairs.

Cheers.

winmutt · #20 09-03-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoWhat

Yes, the headaches are just part of buying these cars, I'm finding. That said, I don't regret it a bit, and I'm just excited to move on to my next project. There's no way I'll tackle as much as I did this weekend again, but baby steps might be a better way to approach repairs.

Nail finger brush, appropriately sized wrenches for the oil cooler lines and baby steps.

Think of baby steps as a way to escape from the reality of trying to be the world's greatest father

zeke · #21 09-03-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WhoWhat

Local euro supplier quoted me $300 (?!!) for a one meter section...says it's a specialty part. Buddy mechanic says "just buy a standard hose and cut it to length."

That sounds about right. They can cut off a piece and prorate it by length.

If you really really need it -
Just go to a McParts store and get a pre-formed piece for any ol' car with a long enough straight segment. Should run ya $7-20.

Ahhhh, it's been several weeks since I mingled with the "other half" with my Frankenstein fingernails. My wife doesn't miss em, but I kinda do

Cervan · #22 09-03-2008, 05:45 PM

When your removing bolts out of alluminum heat is your best friend remember that.

WhoWhat · #23 09-03-2008, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

Nail finger brush, appropriately sized wrenches for the oil cooler lines and baby steps.

Think of baby steps as a way to escape from the reality of trying to be the world's greatest father

I worked OUT on my wife's nail brush - she surprisingly wasn't that excited.

And, yes - the 1-1/16 Craftsman wrench, cut down to about 7" long, made my life very easy.

As far as trying to be the world's greatest father...yeah...not quite there yet.

Thanks Winmutt.

BTW - I want your wheels for the summer, keeping the OE wheels for the winter. Where can I buy them?

WhoWhat · #24 09-03-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by zeke

That sounds about right. They can cut off a piece and prorate it by length.

If you really really need it -
Just go to a McParts store and get a pre-formed piece for any ol' car with a long enough straight segment. Should run ya $7-20.

Ahhhh, it's been several weeks since I mingled with the "other half" with my Frankenstein fingernails. My wife doesn't miss em, but I kinda do

Found the right hose...pushed my local supplier to find it. He did, for $25. I will pick it up tomorrow. I miss driving my car!