Mine leaked where the thing hooked to the air cleaner spout up on top (617 turbo with the oil collecter)

The Solution? I replaced the rubber part and the tube and sealed all the joints with a little forma-gasket (brown goo) and hasn't leaked a single drop yet. Just replace the parts...they are nice and cheap

new members education.

Please be sure all your kids know how to start a diesel.

Damn this thread is old.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I wouldn't let let ANY stranger that randomly walks up get in my car with the keys! If I were her dad she would still be grounded, not for the dents, but for handing the keys over to some old guy (no offense ) off the street she had never met before. whunter, I know you wouldn't do it, but anyone in that situation could have easily closed the door and driven away with her car.

Oh, I seriously doubt she had any clue what ASE is or means.

My thoughts exactly.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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the thing that struck me funny was worrying about a 16 year old putting gas in the diesel car. what 16 year old puts gas in ANYTHING?

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1982 300CD Turbo (Otis, "ups & downs") parts for sale
2003 TJ with Hemi (to go anywhere, quickly) sold
2001 Excursion Powerstroke (to go dependably)
1970 Mustang 428SCJ (to go fast)
1962 Corvette LS1 (to go in style)
2001 Schwinn Grape Krate 10spd (if all else fails)

My sister didn't know how to put gas into her car until she was 17 or so. Luckly a full service station was down the street.

My mom learned in her late 30's.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Both my older kids have for years. I don't really understand that statement????
Now they don't necessarily pay for it.....

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

I stopped for food/nap in Ohio.
Mc Donald's, wearing my work jacket (ASE patch).
Elderly woman 560SEL hood 1/2 up, young employee poking under hood.
I asked what the issue was, woman near tears.
The young employee says the A/C locked up, and his buddy is coming to fix it (remove belt) for $200.00, and what the "Freak" do I know about cars...........

I am instantly ticked at his attitude and price gouging...
I turned, showing the woman my ASE patch, and mention my qualifications for MB.
The kid wilted, slinking away.
The woman asked if I could get them back on the road, and how long/much it would take..
I slipped my leatherman out, reached in, cut the A/C belt, stuffed it in the trash, and said it is done, have a merry Christmas.
She jumped in the car, started it, came into Mc Donald's trying to stuff money in my hand.
I asked her to spend it on the grandkids or donate it to toys for tots..

Feels great to rescue people during the holidays..

Walking out, I heard the kid on his cell to the buddy, (incredulous voice) "the car is fixed and the old man wouldn't take her money"...
Some people never will understand.......

Happy Holidays to all my friends out there..
whunter

^ Good for you wh, good for you.

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83 SD

84 CD

Bet that Micky D's didn't have Vernors....That's the only thing I miss about Michigan...Vernors on tap at the fast food places.

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1998 W202 C230 - The money pit of late.
1984 W126 300SD (356,800 miles) Gone to the wrenchapart
1984 W123 300D Gone to the wrenchapart
1972 W108 280SE 3.5 (sold but not forgotten)
1986 Buick Grand National 3.8l Turbo (86k miles)
1966 Glassic Model 'A' Replica http://www.glassicannex.org

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I've helped bicyclists before, but have yet to find motorists in trouble. I guess all these rich snobs are just driving new cars.

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1983 240D 3.0T 4-speed manual, now sold

1989 Subaru GL Wagon 5-speed Touring Edition

...........see.........I was right..........you are getting too old for this crap.

good job whunter

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1984 300D Turbo - 231k....totalled 11/30/07 RIP

Thanks for keeping some good neighbor / Samaritan feelings in this crazy world. We need more of that.

I was near Times Square last week and rushing across a street when a light changed. I saw someone's glasses fall on the street. I picked them up and walked back to the other corner and asked if anyone had dropped their glasses. Was ignored, until a lady looked at them and said... "they are mine" and snatched them up. I started walking away, and finally heard a "thanks" from the distance.

I think you have to be self rewarded knowing you made the world a better place these days.

Chuck