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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2015, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,985
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Diesel injection pump elements are super...

Diesel injection pump elements are super precision ground parts. Machining is not accurate enough, they must be precision ground and are of super tight tolerance to the plunger barrels which are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 656
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Might have a look at Vibrant Performance, I have...

Might have a look at Vibrant Performance, I have a couple of friends with cars using their mufflers and the have good performance and not obnoxious. One of those with your resonator should do nicely...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-12-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 587
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Its cool but overly expensive. Thats the thing,...

Its cool but overly expensive. Thats the thing, customized cars appeal to the owner and only a small handful of people. Very rarely do you get your money back and even less, make a profit. You had...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-12-2015, 11:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 887
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I like all the old stuff, always have. I also...

I like all the old stuff, always have. I also have a fondness for cars of my generation, just like the baby boomers do for muscle cars. I actually know what a lot of this rustic iron is.
I have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,333
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I know, I wasn't refuting ;) I can...

I know, I wasn't refuting ;)

I can understand the OP's anxiety and timidness to dig into this job, if something like this hasn't ever been attempted before it can seem like an intimidating job. As...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,333
Posted By mytmousemalibu
The air hold fittings work ok in some cases. I've...

The air hold fittings work ok in some cases. I've used them a few times. The most frustrating part is when the keepers are seated into the retainer so tight they don't want to pop lose. A rap with a...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-11-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Ya, probably lucky to be able to get the car...

Ya, probably lucky to be able to get the car backed out of the garage in one piece every morning! :P

After working on enough customer cars, you can get a pretty good feel for what the owner might...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-11-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
That's for a used engine;) I'm sure a new or...

That's for a used engine;) I'm sure a new or rebuilt is way more than injectors.

Yeah, the county construction efforts around here are run by a bunch of jackasses. What happens is they like to...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 05-11-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,285
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I agree with the general thoughts on the E300D,...

I agree with the general thoughts on the E300D, there isn't much control over the engines fueling, its still a mechanical pumped IDI engine. On our tuned trucks for example, for one they are direct...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-11-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Well, the injectors for my LB7 Duramax ran...

Well, the injectors for my LB7 Duramax ran between $350-450 last I bought one. Depends where you shopped. It wasn't always a matter of rebuilding them, the injector bodies are prone to cracking and...
Forum: Tech Help 05-11-2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,123
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I do love the e38, one of my favorite BMW's. I...

I do love the e38, one of my favorite BMW's. I love the look, the feel, the interior styling of them. That one will have the M73 v12 engine. If it were an older M70, I would run away! Too bad its not...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-11-2015, 05:04 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Wish everyone a safe commute out there;) One...

Wish everyone a safe commute out there;) One thing I did like was I had some odd hours working aviation and often the roads and highways were pretty empty which is refreshing, gave me some peaceful...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-11-2015, 12:53 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I have some CVT experience with the Mini Coopers....

I have some CVT experience with the Mini Coopers. They are fun to drive and a curiously odd feeling too. But, they do have their fair share of problems. Like has been said, with anything really new,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-11-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Most people don't care about cars of that age. I...

Most people don't care about cars of that age. I would say thats where truly good cars develop more of a following and have passionate owners like us. Not that the OEM's care a whole lot, maybe just...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 05-11-2015, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,285
Posted By mytmousemalibu
For what its worth, I gained 3-4 MPG after a...

For what its worth, I gained 3-4 MPG after a bunch of supporting mods and tuning on my Duramax and the tune isn't really an MPG tune but more of a towing tune. I have a programmer/flasher called EFI...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-10-2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I think you should be able to do what ever you...

I think you should be able to do what ever you want to your vehicle as long as your mods don't endanger others. If a guy wants to paint his wheels flamingo pink, by all means go ahead. If I wanted to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 13,333
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Same here, not only on every Mercedes that...

Same here, not only on every Mercedes that required valve adjustments but many, many other cars too. Literally hundreds of valve adjustment jobs over the years and bumping the starter over is by long...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-10-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 18,557
Posted By mytmousemalibu
For what its worth, I don't think that's...

For what its worth, I don't think that's coolant/blown head gasket on your plugs. Most likely its corrosive salts formed during combustion that have reacted to moisture in the air/intake/engine to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By mytmousemalibu
That looks oddly familiar. I ripped the LF upper...

That looks oddly familiar. I ripped the LF upper perch off on my 93' 300TE 4matic during autocross a couple years ago. Made a hard transition and heard a loud bang and it sat down on the left front....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-08-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,017
Posted By mytmousemalibu
When it comes to selling anything, the scammers &...

When it comes to selling anything, the scammers & spammers are annoying as all get out and there are a lot of flaky people with nothing better to do and no money hassling sellers. On the other hand,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-08-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 456
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I have always loved Bulleit. Makers Mark isn't...

I have always loved Bulleit. Makers Mark isn't bad but I like Bulleit better. Knob Creek once in a while is good. I also rather like Pendleton's, thats a smooth bourbon! In fact, im about out of it....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-08-2015, 09:23 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Well, I think Mercedes seem to fair better...

Well, I think Mercedes seem to fair better overall but I worked on BMW's and about from the onset of the E65 and all the cars from that generation and build architecture on up, they have not faired...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-08-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 936
Posted By mytmousemalibu
It can cause the fabric filaments to fray (think...

It can cause the fabric filaments to fray (think dryer lint) and combined with washing out flame retardants will degrade the ability of nomex to work properly from my understanding. I thing race...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,137
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I understand the principals behind oxy torches...

I understand the principals behind oxy torches and lances perfectly. I've used oxy/ace torches quite a bit myself. I referenced the oxy/ace simply as the cutting action and damage done. High velocity...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-08-2015, 04:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,209
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Could I get a quote of the set of hard metal...

Could I get a quote of the set of hard metal injector lines off an OM606 if you have some and they are not bent?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-08-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Ah yes, the shear head bolts:rolleyes: I have...

Ah yes, the shear head bolts:rolleyes: I have changed so many e36 ignitions and housings its not funny! We had piles of them! And so many PCV or "oil separators" on all models. V8 intake gaskets....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-08-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Had a friend with an RX-8 (6spd) for a while. I...

Had a friend with an RX-8 (6spd) for a while. I love the look and feel of the car but the Renesis just didn't cut it for me. Not enough power. Rotarys and manuals go hand in hand, they like and need...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-08-2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 6,682
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I appreciate a car that gives good feedback and...

I appreciate a car that gives good feedback and uncluttered performance! I can't wait to get my RX7 going! Mazda has made some truly good sports cars ;)
The Miata is a really good little car. My...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2015, 01:28 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,137
Posted By mytmousemalibu
I think all you need to do is think of the...

I think all you need to do is think of the operation of an Oxy/Ace cutting torch and its principals. The combustion process could create a condition that produced cutting torch like results. The high...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,137
Posted By mytmousemalibu
Had a junk/parts engine that had a couple that...

Had a junk/parts engine that had a couple that were eroded pretty bad and the ball was a bit loose. I have been into other diesels that had some erosion/gas cutting issues in prechamber components. I...
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