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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,831
Posted By torsionbar
x2, and also refusing to pay for damages he has...

x2, and also refusing to pay for damages he has caused. It is legal to drive without insurance in some places, but all that means is that you are personally liable for any damage or injury you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-31-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,962
Posted By torsionbar
Why WD40? FSM calls for heavy grease on the...

Why WD40? FSM calls for heavy grease on the reamer blades, to capture the loose bits of carbon. You don't want all the carbon bits falling down into the prechamber. I don't think WD40 would be...
Forum: Tech Help 05-16-2018, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,255
Posted By torsionbar
They must be in cahoots with the grocery store,...

They must be in cahoots with the grocery store, every time I buy bananas, they turn brown after only a few days. It's a conspiracy, you see, to get you to buy more bananas. They can't fool me!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2018, 10:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,167
Posted By torsionbar
I'm honestly not sure what this means. I'm...

I'm honestly not sure what this means. I'm headed to Richmond sometime in June and would be happy to look at it if you like. I've owned a number of diesel w210's and also have an MB specific...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,043
Posted By torsionbar
Can you recommend a good spacecraft parts store?...

Can you recommend a good spacecraft parts store? lol. I'm imaging a phone call like this:

Uh yeah hi, do you guys have any hubcaps for an '83 Space Shuttle Discovery? No? Hmmm... Ok, how...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,573
Posted By torsionbar
Valve adjustments have become something like...

Valve adjustments have become something like carburetor adjustments. It's been many years since most cars on the road have needed them, and consequently it's a skill that most mechanics today no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,076
Posted By torsionbar
Are you sure about that? I think the old/new...

Are you sure about that? I think the old/new model names are as follows:

Sport = B8 = shorter and firmer than OE, for use with lowering springs
HD = B6 = OE dimensions but more firm
TC...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-07-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 18,798
Posted By torsionbar
It is more a reflection on the owner, than the...

It is more a reflection on the owner, than the vehicle's design.

I've seen cars with 30k miles that needed a new engine, beyond repair. Huh, what do you mean "change the oil" i thought these...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-07-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By torsionbar
Forum host sells four different brands for this...

Forum host sells four different brands for this part. Of the four, only Lemforder and Genuine MB have a strong reputation for being high quality. The other two are sub-standard IMO and priced...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2018, 11:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 877
Posted By torsionbar
Thats what I was thinking. That car is maybe...

Thats what I was thinking. That car is maybe worth $4k if the owner fixes all those problems first and then sells it. As-is, I wouldn't pay more than $500 for it assuming the interior is in nice...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By torsionbar
No rack "adjustment" that I'm aware of. No you...

No rack "adjustment" that I'm aware of. No you don't want to cut the boot, that will allow contaminants in, and if the rack isn't bad, it will become so rapidly. Simply undo the inner boot clamp...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 827
Posted By torsionbar
Remove inner boot, wiggle wheel with front end...

Remove inner boot, wiggle wheel with front end off the ground. You should be able to see if it's the inner rod end moving or the whole rack is bad. If you end up replacing the rack, the correct w210...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,626
Posted By torsionbar
Some shops will sell you a pre-balanced CHRA you...

Some shops will sell you a pre-balanced CHRA you can swap into place. I wouldn't attempt any rebuilt "kits" unless you have access to a very expensive balancing machine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,857
Posted By torsionbar
Sounds like this car has lived a hard life. Good...

Sounds like this car has lived a hard life. Good on you for addressing all of this "deferred maintenance" and bringing it back into serviceable condition.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,154
Posted By torsionbar
I had a '97 E300 once that appeared to be leaking...

I had a '97 E300 once that appeared to be leaking coolant from the head gasket near cylinder 6. The problem was actually the o-rings on the oil cooler where it attached to the head. I'm not sure if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,439
Posted By torsionbar
Technically RC doesn't "delete" it, they adjust...

Technically RC doesn't "delete" it, they adjust the duty cycle down to zero. So it's still "active", but the EGR valve now opens 0% of the time. But yes, the end result is what you want i.e. EGR no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2018, 12:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,251
Posted By torsionbar
Yes and it's also noted for being an...

Yes and it's also noted for being an exceptionally smooth quiet engine. A poorly maintained om606 with 200k miles should still run buttery smooth and with no visible smoke at idle. Rough running...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,921
Posted By torsionbar
Woah now, this is a family friendly place, lets...

Woah now, this is a family friendly place, lets keep it G rated. What you do on craigslist is your own business! :eek:
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-02-2018, 01:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,206
Posted By torsionbar
Mechanically, it likely has many years of...

Mechanically, it likely has many years of reliable service left to give. And aside from the fender rust, it presents quite well. Are replacement SDL fenders hard to come by? Or difficult to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 05-01-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,207
Posted By torsionbar
Good info on the Metris wheels, thanks for...

Good info on the Metris wheels, thanks for sharing. Yeah those do look really good on your 240, nice!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 890
Posted By torsionbar
Sure feels that way, with the photos all being at...

Sure feels that way, with the photos all being at a dealer in Germany. Plus why would anyone need "something smaller" in Dallas? Everyone drives an enormous truck or SUV in Dallas, it's just not a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,024
Posted By torsionbar
It's called "triple square" as mentioned, but...

It's called "triple square" as mentioned, but they are also known as "XZN". Don't even think of using the wrong tool here, buy the correct one or you WILL strip them out. Many have been down that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,921
Posted By torsionbar
That's nice, but wasn't what was asked. I can...

That's nice, but wasn't what was asked. I can only assume you live in Hawaii or maybe Alaska and that it's not worth the trip.

For any car believed to be worth "above market" you will have folks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,216
Posted By torsionbar
That's what I was thinking, on the rocks or even...

That's what I was thinking, on the rocks or even with a splash of coke. Very effective product.


Personally I like one called "illegal day laborers hanging out by the home depot". There's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,921
Posted By torsionbar
x2, not to mention location location location. ...

x2, not to mention location location location. Is the car is in Timbuktu? Or is it in the United States, near a major airport where a buyer could easily fly in, or near the interstate where a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,251
Posted By torsionbar
The 606 has additional gaskets besides just the...

The 606 has additional gaskets besides just the valve cover gasket. There is an aluminum "tube" for each injector well, with a rubber gasket above and below each of these tubes. It sounds like this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By torsionbar
I prefer the magic eight ball myself. "My sources...

I prefer the magic eight ball myself. "My sources say maybe!"

One place worth checking out is a custom hose shop. Especially if you have an OE part you can send them as a template, they can...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2018, 12:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,054
Posted By torsionbar
The part you're wiggling in the video is the...

The part you're wiggling in the video is the caliper sliders. A little play in those is normal and in fact they should move smoothly and freely in-out.

Did you check the caliper carrier bolts? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2018, 12:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,085
Posted By torsionbar
Ha, was thinking the same thing! Oil in the...

Ha, was thinking the same thing! Oil in the coolant, bad power steering pump, some rust needs cleaned up, that's a "project car" in my book.

Exterior looks in decent shape, although I would...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-27-2018, 01:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,338
Posted By torsionbar
Any update? Did you get it installed?

Any update? Did you get it installed?
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