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Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,066
Posted By jnc19610
ding.... spark is right.... start here... ...

ding.... spark is right.... start here...

New brushes and regulator for the alternator come as one package. You can replace them without even removing the alternator

If your alternator isn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
Posted By jnc19610
my 99 was running on the hot side, and the fan...

my 99 was running on the hot side, and the fan cluch was replaced.
the new clutch is a little stiff, and seems to have some fan roar when first accellerating.

a locked up fan clutch will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,164
Posted By jnc19610
I worked for a battery company for a long...

I worked for a battery company for a long time....

Here are some of the things I remember.

A FULLY charged battery will be about 12.72 volts, after standing overnight.
(that was the minimum...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2010, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By jnc19610
2 people is 'nice to have'...... one can...

2 people is 'nice to have'......

one can work the top, the other the bottom.

that is how I changed two sets.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,686
Posted By jnc19610
A bigger hammer is the answer.... or.... ...

A bigger hammer is the answer.... or....


remove all the lug nuts.
slowly lower the jack.
the camber change as the wheel is lowered should help pry it off.
DON'T LOWER IT TOO FAR.
just get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2009, 12:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,049
Posted By jnc19610
just use this mobil one.... 5W-40, first...

just use this mobil one....

5W-40, first choice....

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1_Turbo_Diesel_Truck_5W-40.aspx

15W-50, second choice
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,525
Posted By jnc19610
my favorite "toyota" expression of all time...

my favorite "toyota" expression of all time is..... ( a quote from Ferarri in a conversation with Henry Ford)

"If you can't tell the difference between a Bugatti and a Toyota.... by all means,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,551
Posted By jnc19610
ok.. this is too funny... wish we had a...

ok.. this is too funny...

wish we had a shucks / o-reilly round SE PA....

I actually use THAT oil in my 914/6.

but not in my W210 E300.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-16-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,788
Posted By jnc19610
daily drivers? lololol.......

yup.. daily drivers...

mine.... 99 E300, W210... or 99 M986
hers.....03 Jaguar 's' type.......


daily driver is a mis-nomer...it's what you drive daily....
well.. I drive what's in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,629
Posted By jnc19610
W210 wheel bearing lesson.....

had a dreadfull experience with a buddies 99 E300.....

Had a funky noise... we thought it was rear brakes... replace them.
didn't fix the noise...

figured it was a rear wheel bearing... so we...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,024
Posted By jnc19610
I've driven all sorts of orphan cars... (cars no...

I've driven all sorts of orphan cars... (cars no longer made... karman ghia... merkur, etc......)

the killer for old cars on the road is... if you go out of town... and they die...
who fixes...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,420
Posted By jnc19610
unless it's a race car.... you don't need an oil...

unless it's a race car.... you don't need an oil pressure gauge.

keep the oil fresh....
keep up on your other maintainence.
and the oil pressure gauge has no purpose.

one thing over time that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,598
Posted By jnc19610
I'm toying with making biodiesel... It's been an...

I'm toying with making biodiesel... It's been an experience. From collecting the old oil, to learning how to do it, building a processor, etc...

There is lye and methanol used in the process......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-22-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,549
Posted By jnc19610
I'm on one of the popular boxster boards, and a...

I'm on one of the popular boxster boards, and a GM of a dealership regularly contributes.

I'm para-phrasing... so pardon me if it's off by a little bit, but...

1. they don't like being called...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,749
Posted By jnc19610
ideas for foaming....... (NOT FOAMING....)

I thought diesel foamed a lot when I first got my car.
I usually start out fast, then slow down as it fills up.
this has minimized the foaming concern.
When I have time, I top off, otherwise,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-18-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,913
Posted By jnc19610
all I can say is every time I see a 124, all I...

all I can say is every time I see a 124, all I can think about is how small it looks compared to my W210.

if you're going to compare fuel milleage... I wouldn't.

if you want a 124.. go get one....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,857
Posted By jnc19610
What is this noise? diff, driveshaft, bearing, it's driving me crazy...

I'm helping a buddy of mine, between us, we have 3 W210 E300's. (2 99's and 1 98)

The oldest car, 150K, has picked up a whirring almost grinding type of noise, that starts at about 30 MPH.... I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,229
Posted By jnc19610
I think that it's too soon to tell what your real...

I think that it's too soon to tell what your real fuel economy is...
Wait a few more tanks....It can be inconsistant filling...A few more tanks will tell you...I would take it for a few good runs.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,545
Posted By jnc19610
hmmmm.... did you or do you drive sports cars.......

hmmmm.... did you or do you drive sports cars....

yes.....

I remember a quote from Dr Ferry.... Don't quite remember exactly when, but he had said something like there was a very fine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,984
Posted By jnc19610
synthetic oil.... 100% battery... the...

synthetic oil.... 100% battery...

the better it spins, the better chance you have at starting...

It's a compression engine... make it spin.. put synthetic oil in it if you want to start it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2008, 11:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,843
Posted By jnc19610
Put a block of wood on your jack, and jack behind...

Put a block of wood on your jack, and jack behind the jack pad, then put the stand on the pad.

AFAIK.... if your car is making noises, it's telling you something. Bad noises mean fix it. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,509
Posted By jnc19610
If you ask me... that filter looks like a carbon...

If you ask me... that filter looks like a carbon filter.

I have bought plain paper cabin filters and carbon filters for my boxster... that picture looks just like a carbon filter.

I don't have...
Forum: General Information 11-29-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,662
Posted By jnc19610
Stated value insurance is easy... just ask your...

Stated value insurance is easy... just ask your agent for a quote.

Otherwise, ask him what the payout would be if your car is totaled, if you had regular insurance.

No real need to ask here...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2008, 10:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,180
Posted By jnc19610
The only thing I would add to this is to unclip...

The only thing I would add to this is to unclip the fan shroud.

When lifting the motor, there is a VERY GOOD CHANCE that the lift will put the fan into the shroud and break something. It is very...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 11-06-2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By jnc19610
no, no, no.... leave your taxi ride alone... ...

no, no, no.... leave your taxi ride alone...

Do not molest a E300..... just leave it as it is.

16"s are better for bumps, potholes, etc...

If you want an AMG, then sell it... and get AMG.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-26-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,174
Posted By jnc19610
I just did mounts on a pair of E300's. MY99,...

I just did mounts on a pair of E300's.

MY99, nasty shake thru the steering wheel at idle. One mount obviously colapsed, but both were bad.

For the other car MY98, it had a hint of a shake at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,560
Posted By jnc19610
Well... a buddy of mine had a motor mount...

Well... a buddy of mine had a motor mount collapse, and it moved the motor enough to have the fan hit the shroud, breaking the fan, and the shroud, so... my word of warning is... check your motor...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,493
Posted By jnc19610
My .02 on batteries..... (and I worked for...

My .02 on batteries..... (and I worked for General Battery / Exide for 15 years)

My personal preference for batteries is one that stays 1: dry and clean, 2: has a good service life, 3: you can buy...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,071
Posted By jnc19610
I use 0-40 M1 in my Boxster, it's the specified...

I use 0-40 M1 in my Boxster, it's the specified oil. I have tried it in my MY99 E300 while it worked, it was a little 'louder'. My preferred oil is M1 5W-40. I have also tried the green M1 (don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,255
Posted By jnc19610
So.. how do you get the fan clutch removed on a W210 E300?

I just cannot figure this out. I found out how to get the fan off. I just don't know how to remove the fan clutch.

Can someone tell me how?
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