San Antonio TX-- best old MB diesel shop

[wallbenz]

Looking for Best Old MB diesel repair in the area.

Any suggestions

[todieselornot]

I haven't used them in a few years as I found a good mechanic closer (Dripping Springs), but you might try German Auto Center. They're not too far north of 410 as you head toward New Braunfels.

[Volvo Diesel]

Originally Posted by todieselornot

. . . I found a good mechanic closer (Dripping Springs), . . .

What is the name of the mechanic in Dripping Springs?

In the last few years, my mechanic in San Antonio and the one I used in Austin both retired, and the shop I used in Austin closed as well.

I can use Ben's Workshop here in Austin in a pinch but I wouldn't mind traveling a bit further outside Austin to support an independent mechanic.

Thanks.

[todieselornot]

F5 Performance. Clarence is a one-man shop and only works on MB and BMW. It can be a wait sometimes, but I found it to be worth it. He's worked on my '98 E300 since it had only about 200K miles. It now has over 530K.

The shop is on 290 just east of DS.

[wallbenz]

Originally Posted by todieselornot

F5 Performance. Clarence is a one-man shop and only works on MB and BMW. It can be a wait sometimes, but I found it to be worth it. He's worked on my '98 E300 since it had only about 200K miles. It now has over 530K.

The shop is on 290 just east of DS.

WOW- some impressive miles you logged there...

How many years did it take to log 330K miles?
Has that e300td been--super reliable-value/cost wise?

Just getting into my 1st one- what should i look out for- besides the leaking o rings and plastic fuel hoses?

thx

[Volvo Diesel]

Originally Posted by todieselornot

F5 Performance.

Thank you. I'll give Clarence a call and see if he's willing to work on the 1985 diesels I have.

[todieselornot]

Originally Posted by wallbenz

WOW- some impressive miles you logged there...

How many years did it take to log 330K miles?
Has that e300td been--super reliable-value/cost wise?

Just getting into my 1st one- what should i look out for- besides the leaking o rings and plastic fuel hoses?

thx

I bought the car in '04 with 46k miles on it, so 18 years to put on the last 484k+. The car has been very reliable, but that hasn't come cheap. You mention fuel hoses and o rings. Those are items I replace (whether leaking or not) at the same time I replace the GPs -when the intake manifold is removed.

Other than that, the a/c system has been replaced twice. I'm on my third power steering rack. Third alternator (the first went 386K). All injectors have been replaced (smooth start even below 20F). IP has new seals - parts were like $10, but labor was around $400 IIRC. I have the transmission serviced every 50K (it is the original) and I change the oil every 10k. I drive a lot between central TX, Houston and Dallas so they're pretty easy miles.