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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-10-2014, 08:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By ChiefRider
Like Nobby said, consult your owners manual for...

Like Nobby said, consult your owners manual for climate/viscosity.

In any event, synthetics are fine, and for non-synth, I like a diesel rated 15-40 oils, as they have a better additive pak than...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-06-2014, 07:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,203
Posted By ChiefRider
Check the "back corners" of your cylinder heads. ...

Check the "back corners" of your cylinder heads. Head gaskets are famous for developing a leak at the outer corner on this engine.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-20-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,269
Posted By ChiefRider
To my knowledge, all US 1975 and 1976 450Sl/SLC's...

To my knowledge, all US 1975 and 1976 450Sl/SLC's had the underhood convertors/reactors.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-19-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,269
Posted By ChiefRider
The subframe issue should NOT be a mystery to...

The subframe issue should NOT be a mystery to anyone owning or contemplating a 107 SL. Here is what you should know.

EVERY pre-1986 R/C 107, no matter what engine, should have its front subframe...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-16-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,269
Posted By ChiefRider
...and that raised underhood temperatures...

...and that raised underhood temperatures considerably, contributing to greater/earlier wear and tear.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-02-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,783
Posted By ChiefRider
Rust can hide like nobody's business on these...

Rust can hide like nobody's business on these cars. Unless it has been a garage queen, it's hard to imagine it doesn't have any. Above the headlights, in the rockers, floors, quarters- these are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-02-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,828
Posted By ChiefRider
Do you have heat in the Defrost setting? This is...

Do you have heat in the Defrost setting? This is a "failsafe" that may work when other settings don't.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By ChiefRider
Thanks Sixto, I think you're right about the head...

Thanks Sixto, I think you're right about the head coming off. I will check compression first.

I'm really piqued by this. The block and head were dead clean, and there were no previous head...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By ChiefRider
Radiator hose was quite firm after cool down,...

Radiator hose was quite firm after cool down, opening the pressure cap on the overflow tank vented pressure.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By ChiefRider
Thanks, certainly for offering up a little hope! ...

Thanks, certainly for offering up a little hope!

I need to check first for pressure in the cooled engine, but yeah, I may want to take that off your hands!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 886
Posted By ChiefRider
Blown Head Gasket??

I'm afraid I already know the answer....

Overhauled my 3.0 litre OM603 20k miles ago. It was assembled with a fairly new #22 head, new head bolts and a Reinz head gasket. It's been great for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By ChiefRider
Which is why this is so frustrating! I've never...

Which is why this is so frustrating! I've never had issues bleeding brakes BUT for my abs equipped M-B's.

In a bit of a crunch car wise, so I brought it to a garage that has pressure bleeding...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By ChiefRider
And how did you activate it? simply with the key...

And how did you activate it? simply with the key to "On"?

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,694
Posted By ChiefRider
Brake Bleeding Issue- No Fluid to the Rear

This apparently is my own special hell when it comes to M-B ownership.

I have posted this on a couple forums in the hopes I can tap as many brains as possible. I had a similar issue with my late...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,475
Posted By ChiefRider
+1. You can't use a head that has erosion like...

+1. You can't use a head that has erosion like that. I would also suggest there is no permanent solution, but to avoid overheating no matter which head you are running.

Good luck.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 775
Posted By ChiefRider
Crank seems to be spoken for. Anyone else?

Crank seems to be spoken for. Anyone else?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 787
Posted By ChiefRider
Someone with more experience than I will surely...

Someone with more experience than I will surely respong, but here's a couple starters.

Two head gaskets will NOT work, don't go there.

Look at the block deck between the PS pump and IP to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 775
Posted By ChiefRider
Last Call: 350SD OM603 Re-ground Crank, 2 "Latest Design" Rods, Block, Must Go

I posted this awhile back. Someone was going to come pickup the short block, but it never happened.

I pulled the SB apart, here's what I have.

2 of the latest design connecting rods and...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 06-20-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,129
Posted By ChiefRider
Not the only one by a longshot. My '91...

Not the only one by a longshot.

My '91 350SD now has an '87 OM603 3.0 litre, running the 3.5 IP and turbo, #22 head. Runs great, mpg consistently btw 26 and 28. No oil consumption btw 5k o&f...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-02-2013, 11:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By ChiefRider
OT: Anyone in the Augusta ME Area?

My daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, and their new puppy are stuck in Augusta, having lost the idler pulley and belt on her Olds Aurora. Anyone on the board know of a shop, parts store or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-12-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,104
Posted By ChiefRider
Deves is a long time ring manufacturer, and they...

Deves is a long time ring manufacturer, and they make a good product. Their engineering department is also accesible, and helpful.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 960
Posted By ChiefRider
Pictures, etc would help. If it's a great runner...

Pictures, etc would help. If it's a great runner with documented maintenance, and the climate control system works, you could be up to $4k. How bad the paint looks will make a difference.

If...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,287
Posted By ChiefRider
This guys lack of respect to you transcends the...

This guys lack of respect to you transcends the influence of invasive social media. He'll never "get it."
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-21-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,109
Posted By ChiefRider
You deserve an appropriate answer. Used...

You deserve an appropriate answer.

Used diesel lubricating oil contains LOTS of particulate contaminant. Running even just a gallon thru your fuel system once in awhile will really shorten your...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-20-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,109
Posted By ChiefRider
Do you heat with oil? Put it in your heating oil...

Do you heat with oil? Put it in your heating oil tank.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By ChiefRider
if you have an MB rebuilt, I wouldn't be too...

if you have an MB rebuilt, I wouldn't be too concerned. They can still fail, but it's less likely. If you have the original engine with that kind of mileage, well it is what it is- keep driving it....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By ChiefRider
I think it has found a new home. I just...

I think it has found a new home.

I just hate to see something potentially usefull, and so expensive if one needs it, go to waste.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By ChiefRider
I suppose that, depending on the location of any...

I suppose that, depending on the location of any cracks, they may be obvious or not in the "free" state, but very different when torqued down.

I haven't been here for awhile, so I don't know...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,165
Posted By ChiefRider
I knew what you meant! :) Too bad she wants...

I knew what you meant! :)

Too bad she wants to get rid of it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,961
Posted By ChiefRider
Would love to attend! I was in Oviedo a couple...

Would love to attend! I was in Oviedo a couple weeks ago, and I'll be back in May, so the timing won't work out. May be there permanently next year though.
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