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Old 05-14-2009, 12:09 PM
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The MB water pumps don't work on testosterone.
Your suggestion may useful in other hydraulic applications, however.

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Old 05-14-2009, 12:19 PM
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I think your engine will overheat pretty quickly - I wouldn't chance it. Thermo siphon cooling just isn't going to cut it here. In the end a 10 mile tow is going to be a lot cheaper!
Or call a taxi to take you to the parts store, or call a friend . . .
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wow, this is what I call a consensus! If I had known the water pump was belt driven, I wouldn't have even considered driving it. OK, I'll just fix it where she sits. Thanks for all the input. Larry
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Old 05-14-2009, 04:06 PM
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Good luck, let us know how it turns out.
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If the consensus is too much, you could always ask what kind of oil to use
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Old 05-14-2009, 04:59 PM
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You can drive it as is until you hit 83C.
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:32 PM
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You can drive it as is until you hit 83C.
Exactly my thinking...although he'll hit pretty darn quick if the temps in IL are similar to what they are here in MI today. I don't think he'll make it 10 miles.
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:41 PM
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My alternator froze and made it home driving 10 miles using a shoe string (sneaker type) connected to the main pulley and water pump.

What is the most disrepaired state you have had to drive your Diesel in?






I keep a package of shoe strings in the glove compartment.
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Old 05-14-2009, 08:59 PM
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My alternator froze and made it home driving 10 miles using a shoe string (sneaker type) connected to the main pulley and water pump.

What is the most disrepaired state you have had to drive your Diesel in?






I keep a package of shoe strings in the glove compartment.
THAT, my friend, is nothing short of awesome. Well done.
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Cool! Whoda thought!
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Old 05-15-2009, 07:29 AM
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Total McGyver move there.
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Where did ya get the shoe string? I thought all you dudes in California only wore sandals and flip-flops?
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I've read that a section of a pair of pantyhose will work in a pinch. Much more exciting to obtain them.

What's going on with that outside belt in the picture?
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Old 05-15-2009, 09:52 AM
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Shoestring budget fixes!
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Old 05-15-2009, 10:55 AM
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I've read that a section of a pair of pantyhose will work in a pinch. Much more exciting to obtain them. Agreed!

What's going on with that outside belt in the picture?
Yeah, looks to be a couple of problems.

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