Yesterday, he switched forums and started a thread about the turbo drain tube on BenzWorld. Reminds me of switching casinos when life isn't meeting expectations while in Las Vegas.
Latest slightly noteworthy story line twist:
"The DIY articles say "reach down and pull out the lower drain tube". They don't warn you that simply "pulling out" that drain tube is the most difficult thing you will ever do in your life. I'd rather remove the starter motor for an OM617 with a butter knife than have to pull this tube out."


Most difficult thing one will ever do in life?
Words of response escape me.
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Remove the starter motor with a butter knife?
Strike two. I got nothing.