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Forum: Site Feedback 05-15-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 67,268
Posted By DSlater
A real loss

Haven't logged in for some time. My sincere condolences to his family. He is and will be missed.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-11-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By DSlater
WTB Brown F.L. Quarter Panel for 240/300d

Posting for a friend. Let me know what you have, the less rust the better of course! :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,310
Posted By DSlater
You're car sounds like it has almost the exact...

You're car sounds like it has almost the exact symptoms mine had/has. Been babying mine for over a year and it's just now coming around. Previous owner ran WVO. I don't know the setup, but it was...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-07-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,378
Posted By DSlater
Following your progress intently. Your driver...

Following your progress intently. Your driver side looks like my passenger side. The tunnel patch and seat bracket look great to me, but I've never touched a welder! :( Am likely going to pay...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-06-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,584
Posted By DSlater
A warning about the cheap replacement trim...

A warning about the cheap replacement trim strips: They barely fit right, if at all. I put a new one on the front passenger fender and it still doesn't sit right at the front after fiddling with it....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2010, 02:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By DSlater
Dead simple. Just did mine a couple of weeks...

Dead simple. Just did mine a couple of weeks ago. They are 1" high cylinders of rubber with bolts sticking out both ends. One nut is in the air cleaner and the other is under the bracket the mount...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
Posted By DSlater
At 60, I'm currently pulling about 2700 rpm. ...

At 60, I'm currently pulling about 2700 rpm. This number has changed since I got the car. At first it was about 3100 at 60, then it dropped to about 2900 after a bunch of TLC. Recently I gave it a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2010, 12:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,147
Posted By DSlater
Found this at...

Found this at http://www.cam-shield.com/acatalog/FAQ.html:

* How do I know if I have a flat tappet cam and that this problem affects me?

Virtually every American-made vehicle, and many...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,723
Posted By DSlater
The sludge is not algae, bacteria, or alive: ...

The sludge is not algae, bacteria, or alive:

http://dieselfueldoctor.com/solutions_explained.html
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-16-2010, 01:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,675
Posted By DSlater
Sorry, just sick of seeing an untrue fact (that R...

Sorry, just sick of seeing an untrue fact (that R Diesel designed his motor to run on peanut oil from the get-go is the way people USUALLY present it and I thought you were too) trotted out as some...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-15-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,675
Posted By DSlater
Rudolph Diesel did not design the engines in our...

Rudolph Diesel did not design the engines in our cars.

And,

"It is often reported that Diesel designed his engine to run on peanut oil, but this is not the case. Diesel stated in his published...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By DSlater
Thanks guys! Yeah, I guess it should have been...

Thanks guys! Yeah, I guess it should have been turbo to manifold! :) Between that leak and oil seepage from the main manifold gasket, it's time to get into it. And the turbo has whistled since I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By DSlater
Manifold to turbo leak

Has anyone seen a failure of the connector between the manifold and turbo, or is it usually just the seal ring? The manifold kit includes the seal, but I'm wondering if I might need the connector...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2010, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,962
Posted By DSlater
Reviving this thread because I have a leak around...

Reviving this thread because I have a leak around the turbo/manifold interface. Has anyone actually seen failure of the red circled #50 connector in toomany's post? I plan on getting a manifold kit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,121
Posted By DSlater
Spent a lot of time at one point lurking at the...

Spent a lot of time at one point lurking at the Bob's the Oil Guy site, and pretty much concluded the only oil additive worth bothering with is moly. I'm running with some LubroMoly MoS2 right now,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 825
Posted By DSlater
What is the condition of your striker rubber? I...

What is the condition of your striker rubber? I replaced the one on my driver's door and it's a LOT better now. They are supposed to have a small bit of rubber that comes down below the metal on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,225
Posted By DSlater
Compression tester: ...

Compression tester:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=93644
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2010, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 755
Posted By DSlater
From what I recall, 2000-2002 were the 'bad...

From what I recall, 2000-2002 were the 'bad years'. Lots of cost cutting under new honcho, etc. Almost ruined their reputation. My wife drives an '06 C280 we got new and it's given us no problems.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,834
Posted By DSlater
Good info, thanks for this.

Good info, thanks for this.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By DSlater
In general the oil needs to be diesel rated,...

In general the oil needs to be diesel rated, whether synthetic or not.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 10-30-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,485
Posted By DSlater
Sounds like the firewall is leaking under the...

Sounds like the firewall is leaking under the battery tray.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,206
Posted By DSlater
Front to back it runs: Ex In In Ex Ex In In Ex...

Front to back it runs: Ex In In Ex Ex In In Ex Ex In

Not sure what motor you have, exhaust clearance is supposed to be .30mm for non-turbo and .35mm for turbo.

Roughly, my technique is:
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,711
Posted By DSlater
Disregard post! Didn't see the B1G1F part!

Disregard post! Didn't see the B1G1F part!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-08-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,235
Posted By DSlater
Using google for searching helps a lot, just add...

Using google for searching helps a lot, just add 'site:peachparts.com' to the end of your search terms.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-08-2009, 05:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,670
Posted By DSlater
It's an extra pain, but check for high spots on...

It's an extra pain, but check for high spots on the valves next time you go in to adjust them. To do this, turn the valve by the locknuts or spring plate while using the feeler. You may find that...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 10-04-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,592
Posted By DSlater
Rust-Shield is the SEM product that sounds...

Rust-Shield is the SEM product that sounds closest to POR15 (actually more like Rust Bullet as there is no 'system'):

http://www.semproducts.com/Catalog.asp?prod=154
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2009, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 515
Posted By DSlater
My gut says that it's pulled through the inline...

My gut says that it's pulled through the inline filter by the lift pump, and there's pushing from the lift pump combined with pulling from the IP that gets it through the primary.

Probably wrong...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,731
Posted By DSlater
Valve stem seal?

Valve stem seal?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-22-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By DSlater
Opening injectors and replacing nozzles...

Opening injectors and replacing nozzles precipitates the need for a shim and balance IMO.

From my hours reading threads about the shakes, it seems that almost no two cars have the exact same fix...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-22-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By DSlater
My attempts so far: New filters Diesel...

My attempts so far:

New filters
Diesel purge
Multiple valve adjusts
New nozzles w/shim,balance
Engine mounts
Trans mount
EGR delete
Delivery valve seals
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