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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-20-2023, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,508
Posted By jake12tech
Hey not knocking your price. Just some friendly...

Hey not knocking your price. Just some friendly advice. I would fix the aforementioned issues before trying to get your asking price. I understand what you’ve put into it, but to most buyers they’re...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By jake12tech
You have to remove the intercooler pipe that’s in...

You have to remove the intercooler pipe that’s in the way to get the alternator out.

Or you can do it all up top and remove the thermostat and get the opportunity to throw some new coolant in it!...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2023, 11:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,421
Posted By jake12tech
K40 or crank sensor.

K40 or crank sensor.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2023, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,062
Posted By jake12tech
I love it. That’s the difference between a...

I love it. That’s the difference between a mechanic and a technician! Most guys would’ve just got a new regulator. We were never allowed to do creative repairs at Benz. Parts changers!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-25-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,103
Posted By jake12tech
Well that is a phenomenal running 240D. That’s a...

Well that is a phenomenal running 240D. That’s a great start for an older diesel. I would say there’s nothing to worry about.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-04-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By jake12tech
98-99 e300 is great. Here’s how to stop rust....

98-99 e300 is great. Here’s how to stop rust. Don’t drive it in the salt, or clean it every day thru a car wash. Or pressure wash it. Easy to work on, requires the most basic tools. Pick up a set of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-02-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,721
Posted By jake12tech
Did my friend Ben ever contact you for the car?

Did my friend Ben ever contact you for the car?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-02-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By jake12tech
Funny I had The same gig going on with my 427k...

Funny I had The same gig going on with my 427k car. I re-replaced all the fuel lines (plastic) and it went away. One o ring must’ve had a slight tear allowing in a little bit of air. The 606 fuel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-02-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By jake12tech
Yes I’d highly recommend an injector rebuild. An...

Yes I’d highly recommend an injector rebuild. An injector cleaning won’t do a whole lot for a long period of time as treetops mentioned. The MB recommendation is really every 100k have the injectors...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 534
Posted By jake12tech
Time for an injector rebuild. Not a cleaning but...

Time for an injector rebuild. Not a cleaning but a rebalance and new nozzles from certified shop. Only use bosio or firads. Not Bosch India nozzles.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-27-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,893
Posted By jake12tech
Xenon headlights?

Xenon headlights?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 702
Posted By jake12tech
Anyone local to Philadelphia willing to store a car?

I have A car I plan on picking up. no where to store it. Is there anyone local to me on the peach willing to store for a monthly fee?

Plans changed… got a nice notice in tbe mail about the cars I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,038
Posted By jake12tech
A competent welder can fix it.

A competent welder can fix it.
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2022, 10:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,200
Posted By jake12tech
Fresh battery, drain the gas, fresh filter and...

Fresh battery, drain the gas, fresh filter and refill it with some good gas and fire it up.

The key they drive with will open the trunk.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-02-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By jake12tech
Probably could scrap em both for about $700 a...

Probably could scrap em both for about $700 a piece complete. Get yourself a little S10.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,103
Posted By jake12tech
Sure. Shoot me a private message

Sure. Shoot me a private message
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,436
Posted By jake12tech
Good info diesel911. Thanks for that post.

Good info diesel911. Thanks for that post.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-30-2022, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,721
Posted By jake12tech
I am in Philly. Would you be available tomorrow?

I am in Philly. Would you be available tomorrow?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,436
Posted By jake12tech
I guess the days of German manufactured quiet...

I guess the days of German manufactured quiet Bosch nozzles are done. Never got the privilege of hearing these older diesels run when they were brand new. I’ll be curious for your update on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,436
Posted By jake12tech
How’s the firad for noise performance and MPG?...

How’s the firad for noise performance and MPG? With the bosio I am not seeing mileage improvement.
Forum: Tech Help 10-28-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,460
Posted By jake12tech
The cheap aftermarket ones rust.

The cheap aftermarket ones rust.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By jake12tech
Also, the old springs may have been so weak...

Also, the old springs may have been so weak causing the car to squat lower than factory. Also, remember there is different colors on the springs. Some are 2 blue 1 yellow example and springs are vin...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By jake12tech
If you’ve changed the spring shin from what was...

If you’ve changed the spring shin from what was in there you’ll either get a taller or shorter ride height. Also, when you replace the springs you’re supposed to tighten the control arm bolts with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,103
Posted By jake12tech
I was privileged enough to get some insight from...

I was privileged enough to get some insight from a Benz mechanic who had worked on these old diesels since the 70s. He taught me a lot in my 20s when I was a young tech. He had a trick of running...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,436
Posted By jake12tech
Thanks folks for the response. I haven’t checked...

Thanks folks for the response. I haven’t checked timing maybe it’s out a degree or degree and a half.

Mb140SD, where did you get monarch nozzles and why did you remove them for firad on the 606?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,103
Posted By jake12tech
If it starts fine in the cold, and the valves are...

If it starts fine in the cold, and the valves are adjusted. Run it. 200k is nothing for an om61x engine. Chain stretch shouldn’t be of concern and basically non existent on a maintained 61x engine. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,445
Posted By jake12tech
Not really. I’m leaning towards internal wear of...

Not really. I’m leaning towards internal wear of the clutch parks or front pump going bad. Was reverse still available as a gear or was just nothing available at all? There’s that b3 piston that will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,445
Posted By jake12tech
How’s it shifting at the correct level? Is it...

How’s it shifting at the correct level? Is it leaking bad enough that you can’t perform a test drive til the trans is up to temp? Maybe just a bad leak, and you didn’t kill the trans but just took...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2022, 03:57 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,445
Posted By jake12tech
Geez that’s not good. Did you lose all of the...

Geez that’s not good. Did you lose all of the fluid? When it slips and drops a gear and doesn’t move the transmission is really hurt. Maybe a possibility you left a trans cooler line loose if you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2022, 01:32 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,445
Posted By jake12tech
Use the OEM head bolts. Don’t take any shortcuts!...

Use the OEM head bolts. Don’t take any shortcuts! They are heat treated and built to the strength to withhold the compression, seal and heat that goes through the engine!
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