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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 922
Posted By LilTimmy
Old post, but I just installed this kit and...

Old post, but I just installed this kit and couldn't be more pleased. Took me about 90 minutes including the tidying up. Works better than the factory servo did before it broke on me. The kit is very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 715
Posted By LilTimmy
On the 116, the mounting bolts are "near" the top...

On the 116, the mounting bolts are "near" the top and the bottom, and the back sides are completely obscured by the condenser.. Looks like it will be easier (even with the mess) to just pull the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 715
Posted By LilTimmy
Can you pull the oil cooler without pulling the rad? 1980 300SD

I need to replace a leaky one and would rather not mess with the mess unless I have to :cool:

Looks like I might be able to get at the bracket bolts if I move the AC condenser, but I thought I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,080
Posted By LilTimmy
I asked the classic center at the mbca site, but...

I asked the classic center at the mbca site, but they said that the part has been discontinued. Luckily, there are a number of MB dealers that use that board and one of them did a check for me and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 49,776
Posted By LilTimmy
More kudos for Bob

Just adding to what others have said. Bob has a really nice product here and goes above/beyond to make sure you get everything working if there is a problem. First class all the way.

Thanks Bob!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2008, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 886
Posted By LilTimmy
Start the car and turn the defroster on. If the...

Start the car and turn the defroster on. If the blower doesn't kick on then try smacking it with your hand. Its under the dash on the passenger side. Sounds to me like you have bad brushes on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2008, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,179
Posted By LilTimmy
From what I've been reading, biodiesel derived...

From what I've been reading, biodiesel derived from algae is already a reality, they just need to find a way to make it cost effective. Once someone figures that part out, it definitely looks like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2008, 01:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,727
Posted By LilTimmy
I just replaced the lines on my 300sd. Used...

I just replaced the lines on my 300sd. Used factory hoses. I've read too many horror stories about using aftermarket oil cooler lines. BTW, I don't know the design differences, but I was originally...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2008, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,297
Posted By LilTimmy
Might try a search for you local state road tax....

Might try a search for you local state road tax. In Oregon, the federal + state tax comes out to about 48 cents per gallon.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2008, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,131
Posted By LilTimmy
Peggy's USED to be one of the most reputable...

Peggy's USED to be one of the most reputable classic car dealers in the PDX area. I knew the owner fairly well. He dealt primarily with American classics though (Peggy is his wife). Sounds like maybe...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,224
Posted By LilTimmy
1st thought is the tank screen, but if you have...

1st thought is the tank screen, but if you have that much crud building up it may need a tank cleaning and/or replacement.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-06-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,276
Posted By LilTimmy
biodiesel is the common name applied to Methyl...

biodiesel is the common name applied to Methyl Esters, which is NOT oil. esterfication changes the composition of the oil into methyl esters. Methanol is combined with the fatty acids found in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,471
Posted By LilTimmy
I know on my model that right under that shelf is...

I know on my model that right under that shelf is a layer of sheet metal, and right under that is the fuel tank. Anything other than the stock sized speaker will require a fair bit of surgery.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2008, 02:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,374
Posted By LilTimmy
That valve on the IP that sends the vacuum to the...

That valve on the IP that sends the vacuum to the modulator isn't currently available from what I've been told. Even from MB USA I was told its on "international backorder", and to check back in a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,457
Posted By LilTimmy
thats the Flexx gun. its spendy, but if you buy...

thats the Flexx gun. its spendy, but if you buy one of their boots you can do that trick the guy in the video does.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2008, 02:27 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,822
Posted By LilTimmy
It wasn't all that long ago that diesel was a...

It wasn't all that long ago that diesel was a fair bit less than regular unleaded. I've been driving diesels for 25 years. If anything there are more of them on the road today than there were 5-10...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 989
Posted By LilTimmy
I ordered engine mounts and engine shock mounting...

I ordered engine mounts and engine shock mounting kits. With my MBCA discount (15%) the factory parts ended up being cheaper than the parts store. MB parts also have a 12 month warranty.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2008, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,420
Posted By LilTimmy
Wow, good tip! I have to do this chore soon and...

Wow, good tip! I have to do this chore soon and hadn't thought of that one.. Thanks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2008, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,491
Posted By LilTimmy
This guy was on another MB forum recently asking...

This guy was on another MB forum recently asking about the value of this car.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-15-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,188
Posted By LilTimmy
if the cubies are exposed to sunlight for an...

if the cubies are exposed to sunlight for an extended period of time, the plastic will get VERY brittle, to the point of crumbling in your hands. Ask me how I know ;) . You can get set up with a 55...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-14-2008, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,313
Posted By LilTimmy
There shouldn't be ANY methanol in finished...

There shouldn't be ANY methanol in finished biodiesel unless it was homebrewed and not washed. The hose looks fairly typical for b100 use with old rubber. I just get replacement hose from the local...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,286
Posted By LilTimmy
If they were able to bring this to market I'd be...

If they were able to bring this to market I'd be all over it. Right now the only choices seem to be to either build you own Frankenbeast, or go with an antiquated Russian model (Depnr or something?)...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By LilTimmy
I bent my own.. just make sure the donor wrenches...

I bent my own.. just make sure the donor wrenches have long handles so you have something left to hold on to once you bend them. if you make one a little shorter on the first bend it makes it a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2008, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,591
Posted By LilTimmy
Though I do admit that if MB made a pickup I'd...

Though I do admit that if MB made a pickup I'd probably have one, I am very fond of my Chev 1 ton turbodiesel. After learning to get around its quirks it has been very reliable and takes all the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,114
Posted By LilTimmy
at the Safeway stores here in the the PDX area,...

at the Safeway stores here in the the PDX area, the ones that have fuel pumps only offer biodiesel blends for diesel. Currently B5, but B20 during the other seasons.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2008, 03:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 758
Posted By LilTimmy
check the sticky at the top of this forum titled...

check the sticky at the top of this forum titled "vacuum diagrams".
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,285
Posted By LilTimmy
Have you tried your local import parts store? I...

Have you tried your local import parts store? I got one for my car for about half the price of the ************** one and didn't have to wait for shipping. Seems to be the case with most of the stuff...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,349
Posted By LilTimmy
Nope, its not. I just went through this on my...

Nope, its not. I just went through this on my 300SD. Had to pull pretty hard on the handle to open from the outside, but the inside latches were fine. I removed the outside handle per those...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2008, 02:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,193
Posted By LilTimmy
Its not just the Flexx gun, you need the special...

Its not just the Flexx gun, you need the special boots they make too. They guy in the video is using the boots made by the same company that sells the gun.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,874
Posted By LilTimmy
http://handbook.w116.org/Chassis%5C91-110.pdf

http://handbook.w116.org/Chassis%5C91-110.pdf
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