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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,294
Posted By vstech
Leather or vinyl seats? I find the leather...

Leather or vinyl seats?

I find the leather seats operate fantastic. The vinyl ones are a serious pain…

Not enough of a pain to hack at them… but annoying…
Forum: Tech Help 04-23-2024, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By vstech
The car has three flaws at the moment, has sat a...

The car has three flaws at the moment, has sat a year and battery is dead, but starts up with good jumper cables.
Stalls randomly at stoplights, i have not seen this occur
Power steering pump...
Forum: Tech Help 04-22-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 91
Posted By vstech
07 R500 looking a gift horse SQUARELY in the mouth...

So, i have read a ton of negative on these cars.

Anybody have one and still dealing with it?

Battery is dead, customer states car once or twice a week vehicle will stall at a light.

She...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-02-2024, 06:18 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 55,469
Posted By vstech
I bought several junk to be restored rough SLs in...

I bought several junk to be restored rough SLs in my 40s, but never went anywhere with them, thwn last year a customer GAVE me her pristine 87 560SL i have been working on for her.

Im 56 now...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2024, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 217
Posted By vstech
Talking Why doesnt this forum have a like button?

Why doesnt this forum have a like button?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 386
Posted By vstech
I find the primary prefilter causes more trouble...

I find the primary prefilter causes more trouble than the spin on.

What are you using there?

Also...
Have you checked the fuel tank bleed cone?

Sucking fuel against a vacuum can collapse...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 458
Posted By vstech
When we lived in cold country, it was a massive...

When we lived in cold country, it was a massive sin to set the parking brake.
Humidity from the cool down is enough to cause it to lock solid overnight.

Anywhere else, yeah, it protects the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 241
Posted By vstech
You can make a post in the thread, and put a...

You can make a post in the thread, and put a specific word in the thread like, found bigfoot or something,
Then go to advanced search, and select your username.
Then search for the term.

If you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 829
Posted By vstech
This. The car wont shift befor 4000rpm if the...

This.
The car wont shift befor 4000rpm if the kickdown switch is stuck under thw accelerator, by carpet.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 295
Posted By vstech
Mobil1 0w40 euro spec is the recommended oil for...

Mobil1 0w40 euro spec is the recommended oil for the 99 motor.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 465
Posted By vstech
To do the job absolutely correct, you need a...

To do the job absolutely correct, you need a magnetic base and a dial indicator...

But it can be done by feel if you know what you are doing.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 465
Posted By vstech
Welcome back to the visible CMU!

Welcome back to the visible CMU!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 9,902
Posted By vstech
Oh god... Do i wanna add a 5th diesel wagon...

Oh god...

Do i wanna add a 5th diesel wagon to my fleet?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 759
Posted By vstech
Search here on this forum for threads from me...

Search here on this forum for threads from me with ac or a/c in them, and the info is repeated there hundreds of times.

I hate it when someone checks for leaks under vacuum, or vacuums a system...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 759
Posted By vstech
Ok. Step one... get gauges. Step two, get...

Ok.
Step one... get gauges.
Step two, get nitrogen, or co2, or argon, or helium dry gas and pressurize the system.
The R4 compressor has an oil bleed screw that will NOT HOLD VACUUM LONG.
if the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By vstech
Larger thread and bolt means you will have to...

Larger thread and bolt means you will have to drill out the hole in the wheel as well.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By vstech
Heh... Yall ought to come over to NC and grab...

Heh...
Yall ought to come over to NC and grab some of mine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By vstech
123 and early 126 (pre 86) are the same trailing...

123 and early 126 (pre 86) are the same trailing arm and hub.
Even the emergency brake cables are same length.
Just a few bolts to remove.

The hub is a ROYAL pain to remove, and new parts are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 882
Posted By vstech
Im sure my euro M pump has a little shutoff...

Im sure my euro M pump has a little shutoff lever.
It isnt marked with a big red stop sign like american models, but its there.

Us and turbo models have the MW, euro models got the M on their NA...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 580
Posted By vstech
Dang, too bad you are on west coast... Id go...

Dang, too bad you are on west coast...

Id go to pullapart and grab a 123/126 assembly and call it good.
Easy to just swap entire trailing arm assembly over. Emergency brake cable is the trickiest...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By vstech
The BW generic chart says m6 bolts are 9.5nm...

The BW generic chart says m6 bolts are 9.5nm which converts to 7 ft/lbs
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By vstech
Seems high to me. I usually just snug them....

Seems high to me.

I usually just snug them. 1/4” ratchet, grip around the head.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By vstech
This site has a list of general bolt torque specs...

This site has a list of general bolt torque specs

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/torque-specs-for-engine-fasteners.2976257/
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By vstech
This guy is selling the manual $20… ...

This guy is selling the manual $20…
https://mbmanuals.com/engines/om601eng.htm
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 227
Posted By vstech
I found a page with cylinder head torque specs… ...

I found a page with cylinder head torque specs…

https://www.mahle-aftermarket.com/media/local-media-north-america/pdfs-&-thumbnails/torque3.pdf

I was close.
18,30, wait 10 minutes, 90°, 90°
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 445
Posted By vstech
Where are you? I have the press tube, and...

Where are you?
I have the press tube, and tricks to get the old ball join out easy.

Also have several spring compressor kits if needed.

F.Y.I. the ball joint isn’t in the lower control arm,...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-20-2024, 11:39 PM
Replies: 16
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Views: 633
Posted By vstech
I have a few wvo tools if you want em. Also...

I have a few wvo tools if you want em.
Also VEHICLES if you still need.
Durham isnt too far away.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 882
Posted By vstech
What happenes? How long did it run before...

What happenes? How long did it run before shutdown?

Glad it wasnt an oil feed runaway...
Them are pure nightmare fuel.
Only way to stop is block the air intake, or dump a load of CO2 in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 700
Posted By vstech
I thought the different fluids in gear oil were...

I thought the different fluids in gear oil were for limited slip clutch formulations, or for transmission syncro compatibility...

None of which is in a 240D diff...

So, as long as the first...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 700
Posted By vstech
All brake fluid is synthetic. Dot 4 is...

All brake fluid is synthetic.

Dot 4 is preferred.
Dot3 is fine if you dont drive in mountainous terrain.
Dot5 is a silicone blend that does not absorb moisture, or harm paint, but it requires an...
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