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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-25-2022, 01:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By Bob338
Daughter and husband bought my E250 ten years ago...

Daughter and husband bought my E250 ten years ago and it's been cranking trouble free since then, except for the BlueTec recalls. Totally reliable and over 100K miles.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,024
Posted By Bob338
I lived in LA for 26 years and drove back through...

I lived in LA for 26 years and drove back through there for the first time in 20 years just recently. I don't know what freeway anyone is on down there but I drove the 210 and the 101 and the 405. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,832
Posted By Bob338
I have an '85 W201 190D that's been a daily...

I have an '85 W201 190D that's been a daily driver since new. Now has 166K on the clock.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By Bob338
What you describe seems normal. Heat from the...

What you describe seems normal. Heat from the transmission rises.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By Bob338
All those motors interchange. Mine is registered...

All those motors interchange. Mine is registered as an '85 but built October '84. When I was repairing mine I got parts a the pick and pulls from all models and years and most interchange. I know the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 783
Posted By Bob338
Don't disparage the 2.2 Diesel with automatic. I...

Don't disparage the 2.2 Diesel with automatic. I changed the valving in the tranny to have the car start in first gear without flooring the accelerator and it made all the difference in the world....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-22-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,433
Posted By Bob338
They said up front that settlement would not be...

They said up front that settlement would not be until November.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 625
Posted By Bob338
You have one bulb in that circuit that has a...

You have one bulb in that circuit that has a filament burned out. Change the bulbs in front and rear and I'm sure that will fix it. Had the same problem ages ago. Fixed per above.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2021, 11:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,433
Posted By Bob338
I took mine to dealer late yesterday 220 miles...

I took mine to dealer late yesterday 220 miles from where I now live. They worked on it all day today and returned it to me @ 4pm. There was no noticeable difference in performance on the return trip...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,433
Posted By Bob338
I got my forms and instructions last week for the...

I got my forms and instructions last week for the 2013 GLK. Don't know if it's the same for all models but they apparently ship the parts necessary for the conversion to your preferred dealer, they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,794
Posted By Bob338
I have a set of tires and wheels I'll give to...

I have a set of tires and wheels I'll give to anyone that wants to come and get them. Not sure what they came off of, either W123 or 124. I put them on my W201 while I had its wheels powdered coated....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-01-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,845
Posted By Bob338
I bought mine new in LA where I lived. Wife drove...

I bought mine new in LA where I lived. Wife drove it to work every day down the freeways and home. Never a problem. You have to own one and drive one before presuming problems on freeways. Top speed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,845
Posted By Bob338
PM's don't seem to be working for me. Email me at...

PM's don't seem to be working for me. Email me at address in profile.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,845
Posted By Bob338
Where are you located? I have an '85 2.2 that I'm...

Where are you located? I have an '85 2.2 that I'm contemplating selling. Have ALL the records. 161,000 miles on the clock. Auto tranny that I had revalved to start in first gear which makes the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,578
Posted By Bob338
There was a thread here about 10 years ago on...

There was a thread here about 10 years ago on this very subject. The conclusion that I recall being reached was using water heater insulation blankets available at Home Depot and similar. They used a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,559
Posted By Bob338
Thanks for a reminder. This has been a common...

Thanks for a reminder. This has been a common problem, and I've known about it.

Just yesterday I was driving around shopping. Last stop coming home, no AC when I got in car. Went thru everything...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,479
Posted By Bob338
I'm thinking seriously of giving up on both of...

I'm thinking seriously of giving up on both of mine. I just don't drive enough and don't really have enough room in present dwelling to comfortably fiddle with mine. Love them both (both of which...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,557
Posted By Bob338
I read somewhere, maybe on this forum many years...

I read somewhere, maybe on this forum many years ago, that they were using water heater insulation pads as less expensive replacements. I've thought about it but never looked into it. There was a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,897
Posted By Bob338
Not defensive at all, just factual. What you read...

Not defensive at all, just factual. What you read in the GLK forums is usually only the problems and there aren't that many of them. The problem is that the solution can be expensive. My dealer, in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,897
Posted By Bob338
I've got 48K miles on my GLK250 and NEVER had any...

I've got 48K miles on my GLK250 and NEVER had any kind of problem, warranty or otherwise. At least in my model there were indications of some bad sensors in the exhaust system, many replaced in cars...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,332
Posted By Bob338
There was also an outfit in Tennessee (whose name...

There was also an outfit in Tennessee (whose name I can't recall!) that rebuilds the units. Helluva nice guy. I bought one from him for my 190D about 8 years ago and it still functions as it should....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By Bob338
Best for the tumblers is two or three shots of...

Best for the tumblers is two or three shots of either brake cleaner or electronic cleaner. Gets everything out of there and leaves nothing to freeze.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,426
Posted By Bob338
I've had two Canon inkjet printers, same basic...

I've had two Canon inkjet printers, same basic model, over the last 18 years. Last one, Model MX473 is about 12 years old, still works perfectly either wifi or ethernet, admittedly with 'light'...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2017, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 769
Posted By Bob338
I have one of these on the list, GLK350 BlueTec....

I have one of these on the list, GLK350 BlueTec. About 2 weeks ago I got not one, but two cards advising to check a link for a recall on Takata Airbags. I had bought a Toyota for an ex wife and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-11-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By Bob338
Appreciate your observations. Your first...

Appreciate your observations. Your first paragraph is EXACTLY what I have suggested! Still doing research on the oil. Some of that in the blog makes sense to me. All except the viscosity....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By Bob338
Haven't checked myself but I've been told the...

Haven't checked myself but I've been told the problem is a common one in the US diesels. One friend directed me to a Cummins diesel forum in Dodge pickups, but it didn't interest me.

Besides that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,024
Posted By Bob338
W212 BlueTec CEL

Son-in-law took over my old 2011 W212. 90K miles. While visiting last weekend the CEL came on. He's taken it to two shops in Sacramento area. Both say the DEF heater is bad as is one of the NOX...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,007
Posted By Bob338
I've used "Gunk" for years, diluted with...

I've used "Gunk" for years, diluted with kerosene, pressure wash, then a dose of Tide and pressure wash again. Did this even before the age of pressure washers with no detrimental effects.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2017, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,124
Posted By Bob338
Can you see, and find, all the connections? Some...

Can you see, and find, all the connections? Some of those don't reach after you can get your hands into the cluster opening.:confused:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2017, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,124
Posted By Bob338
Can't truly remember so I can't help. It may have...

Can't truly remember so I can't help. It may have all been 'operator error'. There was a guy over at one of the 201 boards that had done it with no problems, and that's what enthused me, so I went...
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