My New Diesel Purchase.... Let the Good Times Roll - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TylerH860 · #16 08-25-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

I can't believe how clean that thing is. Well worth it since it's diesel powered!!
Does the front/rear AC work?

Yup. The blower for the rear is a bit noisy though. Leave it off or turn up the stereo!

#17 08-25-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brandon_SLC

They go together well. I could not expect anyone to survive on just Ice Cream truck driver's salary. At lest he's innovative.

It was funny to watch, after all the little kids bought their ice cream all the stoners had their turn. It was obvious to all the kids, the parents didn't have a clue.

Deezl · #18 08-25-2010, 11:38 PM

Where's the obligatory CB radio?

TylerH860 · #19 08-25-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Deezl

Where's the obligatory CB radio?

Its there. Just to the right of the climate controls.

newtodiesel · #20 08-26-2010, 01:04 AM

LOL !!!
I thought that was a CB
Man I haven't seen one of those for a while

Squiggle Dog · #21 08-26-2010, 01:09 AM

Wow... I think I would own that. Not only is it a diesel (no gasoline vehicles for me, please), but that interior is AWESOME!

Aquaticedge · #22 08-26-2010, 01:10 AM

Wow, a diesel shaggin wagon, I diddnt think they made them either.. cool Find though

vstech · #23 08-26-2010, 09:52 AM

wow, that's in awesome condition! great find.
the C code black block should be in there, lemme know if you need anything for the motor or the transmission. it should have a TH400 in the 2500 frame, but I don't think it is a true 2500, it's a 5 lug, van. so it could have a 200R or 700R or a th350 even. look at the block and see if it's red.

as a pricing comparison... a full set of 8 pistons cost me 52.00 (I have a spare set if ya needs one...) 5 pistons for a MB 617turbo cost... 1600.00

LUVMBDiesels · #24 08-26-2010, 09:56 AM

Ya need a sticker on tha back...

"If the Vans Rockin' Don't Come Knockin'"

Man, I am thinking that would be a cool addition the the fleet...
I would never get it past the wifey though!

JB3 · #25 08-26-2010, 10:40 AM

Thats a really nice van, but im not surprised it went for cheap and that parts are cheap. Nothing special about a POS 6.2 chevy diesel. Weak, underpowered, and prone to various failures. 6.5 is a little better, but still only an adequate motor, not an exceptional motor. I would not try and tax the motor on that van, personally I would sell it quickly before you have to repair or replace engine components.

Especially with a converison van, people rarely drive those suckers regularly. I bet it might have a problem within a couple hundred miles of service if you intend to drive it around. I would not put a tow package on it either, lucky you don't have one, at least you know all it was pulling around was just the weight of the van itself.

TylerH860 · #26 08-26-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dropnosky

Thats a really nice van, but im not surprised it went for cheap and that parts are cheap. Nothing special about a POS 6.2 chevy diesel. Weak, underpowered, and prone to various failures. 6.5 is a little better, but still only an adequate motor, not an exceptional motor. I would not try and tax the motor on that van, personally I would sell it quickly before you have to repair or replace engine components.

Especially with a converison van, people rarely drive those suckers regularly. I bet it might have a problem within a couple hundred miles of service if you intend to drive it around. I would not put a tow package on it either, lucky you don't have one, at least you know all it was pulling around was just the weight of the van itself.

Its seems you're in the minority. Lets hope someone wants it.

babymog · #27 08-26-2010, 11:22 AM

I bought two new, last one I had built was an E150 in 1996, sticker was a little over $35,000 with leather and walnut. Wife wouldn't let me buy it in a diesel (powerstroke would mean it had to be an E250).

She drove it daily for 10years, great for getting the kids to school and none of the minivan soccer-moms messed with her in the parking lot.

vstech · #28 08-26-2010, 11:27 AM

the 6.2 is a fine powerplant for that vehicle. decent longevity, decent fuel economy and decent power. it'll outrun any diesel powered sedan of it's age, and while it likely will need a repower in 250K, they are known to exceed 400K if maintained.
expect from 19 to 26mpg on the highway depending on which transmission is in there. figure 0-60 times in the 12second range. the motor is able to accept a turbo for upwards of 200HP... MUCH better transmissions are available, and ya can't say the vehicle is not roomy...

JB3 · #29 08-26-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vstech

the 6.2 is a fine powerplant for that vehicle. decent longevity, decent fuel economy and decent power. it'll outrun any diesel powered sedan of it's age, and while it likely will need a repower in 250K, they are known to exceed 400K if maintained.
expect from 19 to 26mpg on the highway depending on which transmission is in there. figure 0-60 times in the 12second range. the motor is able to accept a turbo for upwards of 200HP... MUCH better transmissions are available, and ya can't say the vehicle is not roomy...

I don't agree on its strength, but on the power output and fuel economy, I do agree. Ive seen a lot of problem 6.2s and 6.5 chevy diesels when they are taxed. They especially do not survive for long if someone tries to plow with them or uses them in any type of heavy application. Plowing could be a very local problem

, whereas the 6.9 fords of the same vintage are much more robust and have a stronger bottom end.
It may outrun a diesel sedan of the same year range and run reliably and great maintained, but its certainly a weak motor compared to the other truck diesel V8s out there.

Im not saying this its not a decent vehicle, Im just saying I would not tax it all that much if it were mine.

vstech · #30 08-26-2010, 11:52 AM

oh sure, in a HEAVY truck it's a weak casting, webs crack...