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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,242
Posted By RichardLSU
FYI, I just replaced my wheel bearings and...

FYI, I just replaced my wheel bearings and rotors. When the hubs were off, I cleaned off the ends of the sensors and put the wheels back on, still having the same problems. It makes me think either...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,865
Posted By RichardLSU
The hubs without the rotors slide on just fine,...

The hubs without the rotors slide on just fine, but once I put the rotor on the hub it won't go all the way on enough to put on the spindle nut. I can't figure it out. Nothing is scraping or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2011, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,865
Posted By RichardLSU
Should you replace the wheel bearing seals at the...

Should you replace the wheel bearing seals at the same time?

Is this the right part?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2011, 12:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,266
Posted By RichardLSU
Well when I picked it up from the machine shop...

Well when I picked it up from the machine shop earlier I had to drive strait over to the electric shop before it closed. So I didn't have time to take any pictures. They were sitting high and as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,266
Posted By RichardLSU
The original seats in my 85' were all but gone. ...

The original seats in my 85' were all but gone. The drivers seat collapsed right to the floor and the passenger seat tried to dump you out in front of it. I eventually got some other gray seats out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,266
Posted By RichardLSU
Seat belt doesn't mate up at all. Luckily the...

Seat belt doesn't mate up at all. Luckily the buckles from both seats are simply bolted on there. I plan on just swapping them over. If I have to drill out some holes so be it.

I'll take some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,266
Posted By RichardLSU
New Seats

About a year ago I test drove a Volvo S60 T5 AWD. I was very impressed with the way it felt to ride in and would have to say that the seats were probably the most comfortable seats in a car I'd ever...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,119
Posted By RichardLSU
Same here.

Same here.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-26-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,125
Posted By RichardLSU
I'm having the same problem too. I finally...

I'm having the same problem too. I finally replaced one of my tie rod ends and idler arm bushing, that solved it for a little while, but its back.

I stumped 2 mechanics with it too. I only...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,242
Posted By RichardLSU
I noticed this morning that it came on after I...

I noticed this morning that it came on after I had put it in gear and moved forward. Right after I moved forward.

Any pictures of these pink valves?

I'll try the soapy water thing maybe...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,242
Posted By RichardLSU
Strange whistle, ABS light and other woes.

Car: 1985 300SD

If I'm driving down the road, with the fan/ac/heater on, once I "level out" I begin to hear a high pitched whistle noise some of my friends have mistaken for the turbo whine. If...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By RichardLSU
Yeah, I just replaced my alternator with a new...

Yeah, I just replaced my alternator with a new "rebuilt" one, got the lifetime warranty too. I did have to switch out my pulley as well.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,456
Posted By RichardLSU
I've got a Red Top Optima with 1050CCA. :D...

I've got a Red Top Optima with 1050CCA. :D Missouri winters get COLD!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By RichardLSU
At idle Im getting about 13v, which is just about...

At idle Im getting about 13v, which is just about breaking even. With the compressor, fan, lights, radio etc... on its not charging anything. When I get out and drive around it charges, but like I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By RichardLSU
Whoops! 65 amps!

Whoops! 65 amps!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 993
Posted By RichardLSU
Alternator options?

I recently got the a/c in my car working again and have since had a dead battery problem. I replaced the alternator because I knew my old one was on its way out. The battery is a Red top Optima,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2010, 01:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Felt an improvement, though I'm not sure how much...

Felt an improvement, though I'm not sure how much of it was due to placebo effect. Definitely FELT peppier and I noticed I was up to cruising speed alot faster. I imagine that if I really stuck my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-22-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Alright, took some vacuum line I had and cut 3 2"...

Alright, took some vacuum line I had and cut 3 2" pieces and pluged each one with a screw. The elbow coming off the ARV I filled with high temp RTV. I plugged it all up and am about to drive over...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-22-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
So my question is this, are the ARV and EGR...

So my question is this, are the ARV and EGR strictly for emissions? And as for removing the EGR, do I just remove the line from the top or do I remove the whole EGR valve itself and cap off the hole...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
So whats the benefit of plugging the ARV line? ...

So whats the benefit of plugging the ARV line?

As for the EGR valve, I just made sure everything connected back to where it was when I started taking things apart. If I disconnected it wouldn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Better late than never. Before: ...

Better late than never.

Before:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p99/RickySlickUHS/HPIM2888.jpg

After:
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p99/RickySlickUHS/HPIM2891.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Sorry ya'll! I've been super busy these last few...

Sorry ya'll! I've been super busy these last few days. I'm gonna try to get a picture up tonight!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Also, if anybody is interested the bolt on the...

Also, if anybody is interested the bolt on the front of the alternator pulley is 22mm. Might save somebody a second trip to the hardware store like I had to take!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Let me rephrase that. Having a stand alone air...

Let me rephrase that. Having a stand alone air filter on the end of the intake pipe looks better than that large, heavy air cleaner assembly that was previously attached to the side of my engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
I noticed the pipe coming out of the back of the...

I noticed the pipe coming out of the back of the turbo just heads strait down and out the back of the car. My exhaust is pitted and full of holes and needs replacing anyways, which is why I'm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Well I'm working on it right now. I've pieced...

Well I'm working on it right now. I've pieced together an intake tube with a 90 degree angle right off the turbo, another peice with vacuum line ports and then fitted it to a cone style filter. Its...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Has it worked for you? I've been reading horror...

Has it worked for you? I've been reading horror stories and plenty dismissing them...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,334
Posted By RichardLSU
Intake/Exhaust Modifications

After reading through this forum for several hours today I've decided that instead of keep replacing the broken intake bracket which makes a horrible rattle sound over and over again I think I would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,872
Posted By RichardLSU
I've had a K&N air filter in my car for about two...

I've had a K&N air filter in my car for about two years now, and my air breather bracket was broke BEFORE I put it in, lol. I guess I'm one of those rednecks that shouldn't be owning a Mercedes but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,214
Posted By RichardLSU
Ok, for those of you interested, I took it back...

Ok, for those of you interested, I took it back to the shop that fixed my a/c. They put some dye in the system and found a leaking low pressure switch on the drier. The High pressure switch was...
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