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Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 26,806
Posted By MBNRA
I'm not apologising for calling anyone an idiot...

I'm not apologising for calling anyone an idiot who would cut a spring. You have no idea what you are talking about and the facts are on my side, but let me say this, I posted about a get together in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,132
Posted By MBNRA
I don't suppose you would be interested in doing...

I don't suppose you would be interested in doing mine when you get bored!:D Your engine bay looks fantastic, but do repaint that brake booster.:D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2009, 12:36 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 26,806
Posted By MBNRA
No it is not. If you want to get a lowered car on...

No it is not. If you want to get a lowered car on the road in this state, you have to get it by me. The perch is shaped like the spring so the last loop is not a single flat plane, true. But when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2009, 12:13 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 26,806
Posted By MBNRA
No frankly JHogan, it doesn't. I have my opinions...

No frankly JHogan, it doesn't. I have my opinions like you do and if I think cut springs are butt ugly, then so be it. However, what you missed completely, which happened to be the logical facts (no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,347
Posted By MBNRA
I don't mean to dampen your enthusiasm, but...

I don't mean to dampen your enthusiasm, but vehicle engines are not the best type of engine for this! They are meant to provide varying RPM's and power levels and will not hold one constant RPM and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,233
Posted By MBNRA
These engines are designed to run at an average...

These engines are designed to run at an average temp of 80C with the proper thermostat. My car runs at 100C here in the desert with the AC on full blast in summer in temps of 115*F in the shade, so...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 26,806
Posted By MBNRA
That was what I meant by metal fatigue. We deal...

That was what I meant by metal fatigue. We deal with this a lot on common carrier trucks and springs have to be replaced because they no longer have the ability to rebound properly and hold the ride...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 26,806
Posted By MBNRA
What problems? Being butt ugly for one. ...

What problems? Being butt ugly for one.

There is no such thing as a tired spring. Metal fatigue.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,766
Posted By MBNRA
I find these cars fascinating and yeah, many...

I find these cars fascinating and yeah, many things are hard to do, but how many other cars have you had that STILL deliver with more than 300,000 miles on them? I just drove to Boise and back in my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,683
Posted By MBNRA
Hopefully your just talking about the W124's. My...

Hopefully your just talking about the W124's. My 300 TDT W123 Wagons have an SLS head and the SLS does not run off the power steering!;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2009, 10:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 26,806
Posted By MBNRA
Great point! Cutting a tired set of springs will...

Great point! Cutting a tired set of springs will only lead to other problems even faster!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2009, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,861
Posted By MBNRA
Laws have changed a bit. The only state that...

Laws have changed a bit. The only state that outlaws ES-12 and enforces it is Wisconsin! Wisconsin is a large producer of R134 so the reasons for the ban are obvious. States like Arizona have no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,882
Posted By MBNRA
I have Gabriels on mine. I wanted Bilstein...

I have Gabriels on mine. I wanted Bilstein comforts but, in this economy, I could not afford to pass up Gabriels for $20 each!:o
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 12,682
Posted By MBNRA
Spare fuel lines, fuel filters, tool box, spare...

Spare fuel lines, fuel filters, tool box, spare tire, warning triangle, jack, lug wrench, car telephone signal amplifier (to boost my car cell phone to a full legal 3 watts of power),spare heater and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 26,806
Posted By MBNRA
I lived close to Ol,Brenner and after taking a...

I lived close to Ol,Brenner and after taking a ride in his car, I can say I'm glad I didn't do this to mine! The ride kinda sucked and the wheels rubbed the inner fenders and if you were making a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,861
Posted By MBNRA
To tell you the truth, I converted my system over...

To tell you the truth, I converted my system over to ES-12 and don't really miss R12! It's cheaper, it doesn't damage the environment, it takes 1/3rd to 1/2 the energy of R12, Conversion is the same...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By MBNRA
Your not really wrong, it's just a waste of...

Your not really wrong, it's just a waste of energy and isn't necessarily beneficial to the engine to do this. 80C is normal operating temperature and means the engine should be in this range for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By MBNRA
I didn't know that the car would be idling for 15...

I didn't know that the car would be idling for 15 minutes or more!:eek: If your car does not have a block heater, install one on the lower radiator hose. This will save you a lot of money on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2009, 12:26 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,952
Posted By MBNRA
Diesel engines are heavier to manufacture. Their...

Diesel engines are heavier to manufacture. Their requirements are totally different and if you tried to convert a gas engine to diesel, it would self destruct! I don't know about the difference...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,249
Posted By MBNRA
Your camber is too far off and your tires are...

Your camber is too far off and your tires are leaning inward at the top too far.:eek: Way too far!:eek: Either your just out of alignment or you have worn front end parts. Worn rubber bushings would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,627
Posted By MBNRA
I would find a shop to rebuild yours! You know...

I would find a shop to rebuild yours! You know what your trans is doing and your not getting a trans with unknown problems like you would in an exchange! I've never rebuilt one of these myself and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2009, 11:31 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,952
Posted By MBNRA
When compared side by side, a gas engine and a...

When compared side by side, a gas engine and a diesel engine will operate very differently and a diesel would be more expensive when diesel hits $5.22 a gallon! A gas engine is only 28% efficient...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,684
Posted By MBNRA
I haven't done that, but I did raise my idle to...

I haven't done that, but I did raise my idle to about 850 to 900 RPM at warm idle. In the summer in Phoenix, running the AC full blast while in gear with an Automatic makes the engine run a bit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,952
Posted By MBNRA
http://www.mbff.com.au/ I like the one in red...

http://www.mbff.com.au/ I like the one in red myself!:D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 75,368
Posted By MBNRA
What's the final outcome now? Disagreement!:D

What's the final outcome now? Disagreement!:D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2009, 09:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,943
Posted By MBNRA
My first, A beautiful 1965 Chrysler New Yorker...

My first, A beautiful 1965 Chrysler New Yorker fully loaded including a factory AM/FM radio and deep blue paint with light blue interior! Price in 1976: $750! Still miss it!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2009, 04:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,952
Posted By MBNRA
Women of true class will love a Diesel Mercedes...

Women of true class will love a Diesel Mercedes Benz!:D:P
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,144
Posted By MBNRA
Kinda cool idea! Set you Comfort Control on EC...

Kinda cool idea! Set you Comfort Control on EC and max Temp and start your car remotely. When the coolant temp reaches warm and there is enough for heat, your car will be warmed up by the time you...
Forum: General Information 02-06-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,572
Posted By MBNRA
You need the latest version of Adobe Reader. This...

You need the latest version of Adobe Reader. This link should take you to Adobe where you can get the free version to open your CD's with. It will install the Active X control you need. You will see...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2009, 09:55 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,652
Posted By MBNRA
Or oil cooler lines being the first things you...

Or oil cooler lines being the first things you install new.:P:D
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