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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,195
Posted By Eric
228k miles and counting ULSD made an impact...

228k miles and counting

ULSD made an impact on soot production in 2006, the engine runs much cleaner.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,195
Posted By Eric
not really. wrong. oci on my engine shows...

not really.

wrong.
oci on my engine shows less than 2% soot after 7,000miles and a clean report to run it even longer
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 10:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,819
Posted By Eric
no. it uses a venturi to create a vacuum that...

no. it uses a venturi to create a vacuum that pulls against the diaphragm in the ip to control fuel rate.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 10:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,195
Posted By Eric
Only at the cash register every time you buy it....

Only at the cash register every time you buy it. Thing is, you're buying dino much more often, taking more time out of your life to change it and missing out on every single benefit synthetic...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,195
Posted By Eric
Use synthetic. There is no advantage to dino oil.

Use synthetic. There is no advantage to dino oil.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,819
Posted By Eric
adding a turbo to that old engine will be very...

adding a turbo to that old engine will be very difficult. the throttle is what controls power on that engine (no linkage to it except start and stop) so it will have to be moved before the turbo to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,704
Posted By Eric
theres always the 21mm wagon front bar and the...

theres always the 21mm wagon front bar and the NLA 15mm rear bar.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,458
Posted By Eric
good deal, I'm happy with mine!

good deal, I'm happy with mine!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,499
Posted By Eric
More than good, your pump is lubed by oil.

More than good, your pump is lubed by oil.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,137
Posted By Eric
Go to Mercedes directly, they actually don't...

Go to Mercedes directly, they actually don't charge as much as you'd think and you've got the genuine factory parts and warranty. Call the classic center.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,940
Posted By Eric
Just get the plastic clutched fan from the 84-85...

Just get the plastic clutched fan from the 84-85 300SD. Electric fans suck and just add more things to break.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,682
Posted By Eric
Huh? Vacuum.

Huh?

Vacuum.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,171
Posted By Eric
W123 autos didnt have one. The 617 and m110...

W123 autos didnt have one. The 617 and m110 manuals had a damper.


But you'll lose a lot of that low end torque that helps you get up those ramps.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 956
Posted By Eric
Unlock it with the key, remove the plastic cover...

Unlock it with the key, remove the plastic cover behind the lock in the trunk and make sure the actuator slides freely.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,359
Posted By Eric
Which one? There are 18 white hash marks on all...

Which one? There are 18 white hash marks on all of mine.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2010, 02:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,479
Posted By Eric
Delvac1/Amsoil (same stuff) Royal Purple ...

Delvac1/Amsoil (same stuff)
Royal Purple
Valvoline Premium Blue
Castrol Syntec
Red Line Synthetic
Pennzoil Platinum

...at the very bottom of the list out of all synthetics
Shell Rotella T...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,171
Posted By Eric
Based on your last post, that much is definitely...

Based on your last post, that much is definitely not true.

The resonation is not rotational RPM based, its the pulsation of the engine's combustion at a specific RPM range.


Post #16 clearly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 32,942
Posted By Eric
Not really possible due to location of the oil...

Not really possible due to location of the oil pump.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By Eric
Which is also easy to correct.

Which is also easy to correct.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By Eric
To allow technicians to work without aid of a...

To allow technicians to work without aid of a second tech.

One person and a special tool is cheaper than two people.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By Eric
Why even bother. Its for a gas engine and as said...

Why even bother. Its for a gas engine and as said before, the chain won't come off the sprockets if let slack.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,019
Posted By Eric
Just the bare engine? Try to run some fresh oil...

Just the bare engine? Try to run some fresh oil through it first, old oil can turn acidic and eat the bearings. Maybe squirt some oil into the cylinders when you're done with it. Plug the intake and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,150
Posted By Eric
Why? the chain can't come off the sprockets if...

Why? the chain can't come off the sprockets if its allowed to go slack during repairs. Shortblocks are even shipped with the chain draped over the side.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,171
Posted By Eric
They do. I haven't seen anyone that claims the...

They do. I haven't seen anyone that claims the 300FW solved the problem. Most of the time they added the driveshaft damper at the same time which is what solves the issue.

The torque converter...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 02-28-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 17,529
Posted By Eric
Thats the key. Straight aluminum melts at 1220*f,...

Thats the key. Straight aluminum melts at 1220*f, buy making an alloy can greatly affect that.

The only real way to know its melting point for sure is to get a piston and put it in a kiln.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,171
Posted By Eric
Too bad its not.

Too bad its not.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By Eric
Soldered and crimped makes no electrical...

Soldered and crimped makes no electrical difference when using an oversized cable.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,935
Posted By Eric
13.6-14.4 is the normal range for a 12v system.

13.6-14.4 is the normal range for a 12v system.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2010, 08:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,587
Posted By Eric
Calloway was an aftermarket turbo kit. Gurka...

Calloway was an aftermarket turbo kit.

Gurka made their own 616 by licensing the design from Mercedes, its not an actual MB 616. It uses all the turbo internal modifications (crank, pistons,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,299
Posted By Eric
You're pressing the throttle like youre used to...

You're pressing the throttle like youre used to which consumes more fuel to accelerate faster.
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