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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2004, 05:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,952
Posted By rdetoy
Are you buying the same fuel at the same station...

Are you buying the same fuel at the same station each time you fill up? When all fuels were SO expensive a few months back I found myself filling up wherever was the cheapest, which was typically...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2004, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,124
Posted By rdetoy
The wheels are 16 inch Centra alloys--very...

The wheels are 16 inch Centra alloys--very popular boulevard wheels when the car was current. Super heavy...NOT a performance alloy wheel. Performance Products still has an inventory of them for...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-27-2004, 07:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,015
Posted By rdetoy
Black Again is the product you want to use. It...

Black Again is the product you want to use. It is easy to use and works so well that you will find lots of other places to use it. It restores the rubber trim to its original color and makes wax...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,042
Posted By rdetoy
On my SD I've made a couple of sequential changes...

On my SD I've made a couple of sequential changes to the exhaust which have improved throttle response and overall performance. First, I had the kidney-shaped resonators cut out and replaced with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2004, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,055
Posted By rdetoy
If I remember correctly, there are two primary...

If I remember correctly, there are two primary reasons why MB steering wheels are such large diameter and both are safety-related. The first is that the large wheel with its large, padded inner...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2004, 01:37 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 31,444
Posted By rdetoy
323,000 miles on original engine, trans and half...

323,000 miles on original engine, trans and half shafts
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-18-2004, 02:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,297
Posted By rdetoy
Eric- Are the wheels still for sale and. if so,...

Eric-
Are the wheels still for sale and. if so, do you now have two or four? I am in the LA area as well. Thanks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2004, 01:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,581
Posted By rdetoy
I'm not sure that the door handles were ever...

I'm not sure that the door handles were ever black to begin with...I believe they were a deep charcoal color when new. I use Meguiar's tire dressing on mine--easy to dispense and work into the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2004, 02:03 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,912
Posted By rdetoy
Absolutely my car is a daily driver at 321k...

Absolutely my car is a daily driver at 321k miles...I have a 110 mile round trip daily commute for which my SD is perfect. It is safe, safe, safe and typically gets mid- to high-20 mpg fuel economy....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2004, 01:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By rdetoy
If you want to split the difference in price...

If you want to split the difference in price between the flat glass euro headlights and upgraded DOT legal sealed beams, check out the Hella 4x6 lamps that drop in to the US headlight sockets. They...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2004, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By rdetoy
What did you use for an elbow to move the filter...

What did you use for an elbow to move the filter off the end of the turbo and out from behind the radiator?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2004, 01:45 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 91,120
Posted By rdetoy
You rock, Brian!! Thank you so much for doing...

You rock, Brian!! Thank you so much for doing the legwork and making this happen! I'm looking forward to hearing that they are ready to ship. Have a great weekend.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2004, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,222
Posted By rdetoy
Kevin- The only way you'll know if a new...

Kevin-

The only way you'll know if a new suspension will meet your desires subjectively is to do it, since it is a rare thing to find a sporting diesel to use for comparison. I used to own a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2004, 01:19 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,610
Posted By rdetoy
Because diesel prices have been rising so quickly...

Because diesel prices have been rising so quickly around here, now in the $2.30-$2.50 per gallon range, I have been buying based on price. However, after buying a couple of higher priced tanks based...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2004, 11:39 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,610
Posted By rdetoy
Because of the kooky laws in CA regarding both...

Because of the kooky laws in CA regarding both the restricted sources of crude for fuel refining and the low emissions-biased blending of fuel, there is less raw material available to refine fuels...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2004, 12:11 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,610
Posted By rdetoy
local Chevron was $2.25 two weeks ago, went to...

local Chevron was $2.25 two weeks ago, went to $2.35 last Saturday and went to $2.39 last night...cheapest local source I know of is $2.31...in both stations regular gas costs less
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-17-2004, 01:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,166
Posted By rdetoy
Cassidy- Coincidently enough I priced a good,...

Cassidy-
Coincidently enough I priced a good, used 6 x 14 bundt wheel today at Sun Valley, the link for which has been posted above, and was quoted $35, tire removed. You can use that as a guide...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2004, 01:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 903
Posted By rdetoy
I haven't used a Jabsco but my Topsider works...

I haven't used a Jabsco but my Topsider works like a champ every time. In fact, next weekend I figure it will be in use for the 321,000 mile oil change.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2004, 01:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,656
Posted By rdetoy
Don't go by the Kelly retail book to make an...

Don't go by the Kelly retail book to make an offer on a car that will be, essentially, given to a wholesaler. They don't want the car and the combination of the compromised cosmetics and the high...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-16-2004, 12:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,825
Posted By rdetoy
Performance Products has NOS Centra wheels, but...

Performance Products has NOS Centra wheels, but they are not cheap for such a heavy wheel.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2004, 12:12 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 26,260
Posted By rdetoy
that being the case, count me in for sure!

that being the case, count me in for sure!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2004, 11:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 26,260
Posted By rdetoy
As a point of reference, I got a quote from a...

As a point of reference, I got a quote from a boneyard today for the intake and exhaust from a pre-egr 300SD of $120 the pair. Somewhere between that number and the $20 (inadequate, I'm afraid)...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2004, 01:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,204
Posted By rdetoy
The key is not so much the wheel as the...

The key is not so much the wheel as the adaptor...as these cars age the adaptor is the harder part to find. Momo, Sparco and Nardi all make a wide range of wheels built to the same high standard as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2004, 01:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,074
Posted By rdetoy
You're right about the AMG bits, Redbaron, and...

You're right about the AMG bits, Redbaron, and also right about the US headlights. Privately imported cars such as this one can often have uneven federalization work done. This one has the US...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 04-14-2004, 12:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,249
Posted By rdetoy
Murphy's oil soap is a hard surface cleaner. It...

Murphy's oil soap is a hard surface cleaner. It is not appropriate for leather unless you want to shorten the useful life of the leather itself. Using Murphy's on an unsealed wood surface, for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2004, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,075
Posted By rdetoy
having the later style fuses would be nice, for...

having the later style fuses would be nice, for sure
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2004, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,075
Posted By rdetoy
It's only a few dollars for all of the fuses you...

It's only a few dollars for all of the fuses you need. Ideally you want to use ceramic fuses with copper, as was installed at the factory, since the fuse holders are copper as well. Some of the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-11-2004, 07:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,167
Posted By rdetoy
I am about to refinish the bundts on my SD and...

I am about to refinish the bundts on my SD and because of the problems accessing the Wurth paint I ordered the wheel refinishing kit from Griot's Garage. I've heard and read that it produces...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2004, 05:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,345
Posted By rdetoy
You scored!! The $2000 premium you paid bought...

You scored!! The $2000 premium you paid bought you the trans and the rest of the car is waaaay too nice for the remaining $2500 of the purchase price. The car looks very clean and straight and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2004, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,580
Posted By rdetoy
It may be that the PS was not maintained...

It may be that the PS was not maintained properly. There is a small, donut shaped filter that sits at the bottom of the PS pump reservoir and it is scheduled to be replaced every 30k miles, if...
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