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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,871
Posted By Father Of Giants
Wouldn't buy it without a compression test.

Wouldn't buy it without a compression test.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-20-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,736
Posted By Father Of Giants
Tbh

Tbh
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By Father Of Giants
multiple glow plugs dead and frayed wiring ...

multiple glow plugs dead and frayed wiring

The intake manifold bolt stripped, then the extractor broke off...

The car is in very rough shape and is the back up car.
Not restoring it.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2021, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 634
Posted By Father Of Giants
Flame Heater Starting Aid.

I noticed perkins diesels have these systems on their old tractors.

Saw a video on it a few days ago and decided to give it go.

https://youtu.be/NeDvCVS38hk

Removed the intake cross over...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By Father Of Giants
I forgot to add one is snapped and two or three...

I forgot to add one is snapped and two or three are stripped. So it's worse than I thought.

I'll remove the return lines and carefully apply heat to the rest of bolts
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By Father Of Giants
1993 E300D 2.5 Intake manifold bolt snapped

Just wondering what would be the best way to remedy this problem?

I was thinking maybe I could get an football shaped die grinder burr tip and grind away at the manifold studs.

From there I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By Father Of Giants
Ok I'll back off the acetylene torch, I'll buy a...

Ok I'll back off the acetylene torch, I'll buy a big hammer and punch and start working on it
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By Father Of Giants
Was going to start yesterday, but we decided to...

Was going to start yesterday, but we decided to grab an oxy acetylene torch sometime today.

Some say a propane torch isn't hot enough, I have a lot of reading up to do before I even touch it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By Father Of Giants
Ok I'll grab a torch at lowes and another...

Ok

I'll grab a torch at lowes and another hex key set, and bolt extractor
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By Father Of Giants
I drowned seafoam the bolts in seafoam deep creep...

I drowned seafoam the bolts in seafoam deep creep a day prior and sprayed more on the day of the repair And it still stripped and one broke my tool
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By Father Of Giants
I don't know how remove and replace a cylinder...

I don't know how remove and replace a cylinder head, I also don't have a garage either.

So massive jobs like that won't happen for while.

Also a full rebuild on Mercedes engines is ludicrously...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2020, 06:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By Father Of Giants
Decided to repair the 2.5 E300

We where close to scraping it honestly, then my job informed me I will be working in a different location.

Which means my brother can no longer use my car to drive himself to work since I NEED it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 900
Posted By Father Of Giants
I plan on looking at a 350SDL today honestly

I plan on looking at a 350SDL today honestly
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,641
Posted By Father Of Giants
In my previous SDL it lasted over 300,000 before...

In my previous SDL it lasted over 300,000 before it went to the floor when I bled it improperly.

Damn near forever
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,466
Posted By Father Of Giants
I know on the HAMB forum, majority of people rip...

I know on the HAMB forum, majority of people rip out entire ac systems from one vehicle and stuff it in their classic.

However that's one hell of an endeavor, I'm pretty sure when they do that,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,466
Posted By Father Of Giants
I'm saving for a 1999-2004 manual mustang GT. ...

I'm saving for a 1999-2004 manual mustang GT.

My brother wants to keep the E300D so it looks like I'll still be on here even I personally don't own a diesel now.

Yeah I agree, M112 gotta be one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,466
Posted By Father Of Giants
I went out to look at the W124 with the M103 and...

I went out to look at the W124 with the M103 and it was a pos.

Welp, no more Benz for you.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,466
Posted By Father Of Giants
Anyone else kind of giving up on Mercedes Diesels?

In my experience finding a good example has become an expensive proposition. We did acquire one, a E300D 2.5.

That car needed glow plugs, but when my hex key broke off inside the the intake...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 992
Posted By Father Of Giants
Go to a tuner and just go standalone?

Go to a tuner and just go standalone?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 992
Posted By Father Of Giants
You cannot just swap them, it will have to be...

You cannot just swap them, it will have to be flashed or virginized
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,807
Posted By Father Of Giants
It's not worth repairing, that's insane damage.

It's not worth repairing, that's insane damage.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2020, 05:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,193
Posted By Father Of Giants
Good. It Mercedes actually tool their time I...

Good.

It Mercedes actually tool their time I bet they could of sold a lot.

Really, all they had to do was make a boxy truck with a front end similar looking to a G Wagon and it would of sold...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By Father Of Giants
One of the rear wheels are cocked, it's the rear...

One of the rear wheels are cocked, it's the rear left I believe.

Once the keys come in Friday, I will drive it to shop so they can check it out
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2020, 04:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 901
Posted By Father Of Giants
Hit a curb hard, what's the extent of my damage?

This actually happened 4 months ago to my E300, and the car has been sitting ever since.

I looked at the suspension yesterday but didn't see anything bent. I know something is bent because it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,391
Posted By Father Of Giants
Seems like a lot of GLK fans here

Seems like a lot of GLK fans here
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,114
Posted By Father Of Giants
Getting repaired over the border probably the...

Getting repaired over the border probably the best option imo.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2020, 02:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,391
Posted By Father Of Giants
Understandable, you saw between the lines better...

Understandable, you saw between the lines better than I did
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2020, 12:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,391
Posted By Father Of Giants
Prices for early W211 have finally come down!

In 2019 you could get a dead W211 for $3000, now you can get a fair car for $3000 and a nice one for $4000, and $5000 gets you a pampered example.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,148
Posted By Father Of Giants
IMO only worth it if you have an OM606, very...

IMO only worth it if you have an OM606, very underrated and cheap to mod when compared to any other vehicle.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,076
Posted By Father Of Giants
Oh wow, you're right I forgot

Oh wow, you're right I forgot
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