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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2010, 12:08 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 86,148
Posted By 92497pmu
glow plugs replaced again...

2nd time I replaced my glow plugs on my e300 per Lightmans instructions.

went pretty smoothly even though it was only 40 degrees on Sunday at the farm. Thanks again to my brother for the assistant...
Forum: Tech Help 05-07-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By 92497pmu
Sorry man, this is one of those things I paid my...

Sorry man, this is one of those things I paid my guy $200 to complete on my E300. It was pouring buckets that day - About $100 each for parts, $200 labor.

I would recommend find a good mechanic to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-30-2009, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,556
Posted By 92497pmu
Your headlights look cloudy and dull like mine...

Your headlights look cloudy and dull like mine used to after 10 years. I bought a headlight sanding/ lens polish kit at NAPA a few months ago. 60 minutes with a cordless drill (used 2 batteries) the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,622
Posted By 92497pmu
I thought diesel fuel and waste oil were only...

I thought diesel fuel and waste oil were only labeled as known carcinogens in Kalifornia? They seem so progressive out there on the left coast.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2009, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,556
Posted By 92497pmu
DONT YOU DARE!! caveat emptor-

Renntag,
With all due respect - you're on drugs. NOTHING is more expensive than a cheap MB. This guy could pay from $50 to $10,000++ in maintenance and repairs on a heap like this.

I just paid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,625
Posted By 92497pmu
Talking Agreed!!

Agreed!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,625
Posted By 92497pmu
Any electrical engineers know...

Anyone know if running the battery down to dead is specifically bad?

after my date on Friday (left the headlights on for 5 hours for those of you jumping in late here) this is at least the 3rd...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,174
Posted By 92497pmu
time, care, maintenance

My uncle has a 1979 Caterpillar 920 wheel loader that neared 20,000 hours before an engine rebuild. He always keeps up on maintnance, off road fuel to his transfer tank, filtered three times (station...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,625
Posted By 92497pmu
I asked my little brother about his 2000 F250...

I asked my little brother about his 2000 F250 Powerstroke. He's on his 2nd or 3rd set of batteries at 180k miles. Granted he pulls a very big horse trailer so there may be some more battery use. All...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 569
Posted By 92497pmu
not to ruin your day, but...

Here is my 1-2 year episode to find that I had bad motor mounts

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=166261
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,625
Posted By 92497pmu
most amazing battery thread...

Not sure if anyone has started this one or can beat me (I'm sure someone will), but after last night's events I'm going on the record with an original battery.

1998 E300 turbodiesel
224,000 miles...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,079
Posted By 92497pmu
NVH problems solved

nagging problem of rough idle, excessive noise, vibration at idle - solved last month by a local independent mechanic.

Johnny Everett replaced my motor mounts (worn or broken, not really sure) and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 798
Posted By 92497pmu
CEL problems 1998 e300, intermittant CEL

Back again after lots of (soul) searching why my e300 doesn't always love me.

I had a check engine light (CEL) come on last weekend on a steep hill start. It tripped the turbo wastegate, hence no...
Forum: Tech Help 10-30-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,392
Posted By 92497pmu
Oh... in the mean time, I'm having a blast with...

Oh... in the mean time, I'm having a blast with my dad's borrowed F350 powerstroke diesel. I think I'm actually getting better than 15 mpg. Woohoo.

Pity it took $155 to fill it up on Tuesday (he's...
Forum: Tech Help 10-30-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,392
Posted By 92497pmu
Spoke to the service manager at Wagner MB dealer...

Spoke to the service manager at Wagner MB dealer in Boylston. He said there was another car in there recently for the same issue. Yay. The MB regional service rep said they would offer 25-50% off the...
Forum: Tech Help 10-29-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,392
Posted By 92497pmu
Check & inspect spring perch?

... oh, one more thing not shown in the previous picture.

I'm not sure how any lay person could actually check or inspect this. In the next photo is the brand new disc brakes I put on just 2 days...
Forum: Tech Help 10-29-2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,392
Posted By 92497pmu
I was driving in the left lane in a 3 wide...

I was driving in the left lane in a 3 wide stretch of Rt 90. The perch let go with a very loud bang, then a pronounced bump (presumably as the rear tire drove over the spring assembly. The car...
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2008, 11:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,392
Posted By 92497pmu
spring perch failure @ 75mph on Mass Turnpike

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http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=147997
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Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 10-28-2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 54,809
Posted By 92497pmu
spring perch failure @ 75mph on Mass Turnpike

Wow. This was an interesting event yesterday. Bang and it was gone. The whole thing tumbled under the car and is somewhere on Interstate 90 near exit 8.

I have the car at a local service shop here...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,691
Posted By 92497pmu
Diesel purge - short term success :(

crmont

rough idle, shudder, vibration, nvh... car shakes at startup and below 1000rpm

No problems starting - I can't get my hand off the key before it fires... but it feels like the whole thing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,619
Posted By 92497pmu
yeah... I was 12 the first time I found my dad's...

yeah... I was 12 the first time I found my dad's stash.
Hopefully you weren't 21 or something. That would be equally wierd

Clearly this is a family crowd, but I don't think anyone here is dumb...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,619
Posted By 92497pmu
Yeah... i'd post some pics, but I keep that stuff...

Yeah... i'd post some pics, but I keep that stuff on my personal computer.
Big Brother seems to frown on that stuff.

PMU
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-01-2007, 09:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,000
Posted By 92497pmu
fuel mileage mpg...

I dunno about your car not being fussy about fuel.
My e300 gets absolutely awful mileage unless I use Exxon or Mobil fuels.
(unfortunately seem to cost the most around here also)

However, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2007, 12:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,072
Posted By 92497pmu
mdisav, How are you coming with the rough...

mdisav,

How are you coming with the rough idle?
did the new shutoff valve fix your issue?

Thanks for the update,
Phil
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,072
Posted By 92497pmu
mdisav i've had the same problem...

mdisav

i've had the same problem intermittantly since i bought my car in 2004.
rough idle, see some of these posts

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=168356
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2007, 10:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,691
Posted By 92497pmu
yup... unfortunately my rough idle came back. I...

yup... unfortunately my rough idle came back.
I just bought 2 more bottles and will give it another dose again soon... gotta find the root cause here.

PMU
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,691
Posted By 92497pmu
Diesel Purge.........another success

crmont,

you are the man. I finally got a quiet weekend and I ran diesel purge through my 98 e300 turbodiesel with 150,000 miles
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=113596

...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 29,457
Posted By 92497pmu
WOW, WOW, WOW... you gotta try this!!!!!

crmont,

you are the man. I finally got a quiet weekend and I ran diesel purge through my 98 e300 turbodiesel with 150,000.

AMAZING... simply AMAZING difference. :D :D :D

I have been...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2006, 11:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,837
Posted By 92497pmu
I sortof agree with nco

Best wishes with your search- but I wouldn't buy sight unseen.
I bought mine sight unseen, private party about 2.5 years ago. The car was perfect then. Do your due-diligence and read some of my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2006, 11:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,673
Posted By 92497pmu
anything like this forum???

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=166261

I have had a few issues related to fuel leaks & air sucked into the fuel.
Changed delivery valve o-rings & copper washers.
Still have...
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