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Forum: General Information 04-25-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 98,374
Posted By BoostnBenz
Unfortunately that was an external link on my...

Unfortunately that was an external link on my site, I don't have any type of back-ups on those.
Forum: Tech Help 01-10-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,737
Posted By BoostnBenz
For what it is worth, I calculated the mileage on...

For what it is worth, I calculated the mileage on the way back... there were three tanks used; 23.4, 24.5, and 25.9mpg! Quite a notable improvement, the strange thing was the best tank was going...
Forum: Tech Help 12-29-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,737
Posted By BoostnBenz
While the Vette weighs less and sets lower that...

While the Vette weighs less and sets lower that to me is still no reason why a sleek yet smaller RWD V8 powered car got essentially the same mileage as my fat, offroad, 4wd, can drive through...
Forum: Tech Help 12-29-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,737
Posted By BoostnBenz
I was going between 60 and 80 the whole trip,...

I was going between 60 and 80 the whole trip, probably closer to 75 for an average. I guess I was just expecting more, the car really could use another gear for expressway use.
Forum: Tech Help 12-29-2008, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,737
Posted By BoostnBenz
Thanks for the quick reply Doc. My Corvette...

Thanks for the quick reply Doc.

My Corvette that had 1.4L and 100hp more also got 50% more mpg on that same trip... ah well. To bad 6 speed manual wasn't an option.

I wouldn't have chose the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-29-2008, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,737
Posted By BoostnBenz
CLK430 More MPG To Be Desired?

Hello,
I recently drove my 2000 CLK430 convertible to Florida and was disappointed to only get 22mpg with all freeway driving, is this normal? The motor only has under 60k on it, clean K&N filters,...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 12-23-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,859
Posted By BoostnBenz
The company I had hosting diymbrepair.com did an...

The company I had hosting diymbrepair.com did an absolutely horrible job, even with paying for renewals in advance they wouldn't do it until I chased them down after a month or two of emails they...
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,466
Posted By BoostnBenz
CLK 430 Reputation and Common Issues

Hello,
Well I've found a bunch of threads about the convertible top failing due to the hydraulic pump / motor or cables, what other things should I look for when looking for a CLK 430 Cabriolet? ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-03-2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By BoostnBenz
No buy it now, whatever it goes for.... ...

No buy it now, whatever it goes for....

MB-tex, I read that later but it was to late to revise.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-02-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By BoostnBenz
Thanks for the compliments guys. Yes, it is...

Thanks for the compliments guys.

Yes, it is the one that most of those DIY pages were created on.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-30-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By BoostnBenz
I really liked the grille color change a grey...

I really liked the grille color change a grey grille on a grey car isn't that noticeable, but the black really makes the grille and all the chrome stand out.

Out of the spots patched up most were...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-30-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By BoostnBenz
FS- 1983 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel

Hello all,
I have put my 83 300D up for auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180144196006) on eBay. It has been a great car for the past 5 years I've owned it. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 40,849
Posted By BoostnBenz
Did you resolder the pins where the side...

Did you resolder the pins where the side harnesses connect to?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 40,849
Posted By BoostnBenz
Back when I wrote that a few years ago there were...

Back when I wrote that a few years ago there were several online parts places which sold just the fan speed switches for the CCU, it was the white body with everything inside of it. I don't recall...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 65,458
Posted By BoostnBenz
LEDs light up with a sharp distinct light versus...

LEDs light up with a sharp distinct light versus the normal bulbs which aren't very sharp but emit much more light to fill the whole housing up. I put clear tailights on my Dodge Ram with the new...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,407
Posted By BoostnBenz
If you have a MAPP torch it may be a good time to...

If you have a MAPP torch it may be a good time to get it out. If not they are pretty cheap and can be found at a lot of places like Home Depot or your local farm supply. Anyways you aren't going to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,172
Posted By BoostnBenz
Well it can actually shift slowly, but that...

Well it can actually shift slowly, but that doesn't have anything to do with the Bowden cable. If it is literally shifting slowly the modulator is getting a high vacuum.

If you want it to shift...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 02:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,099
Posted By BoostnBenz
Click on hot lingerie. ;) I hate having external...

Click on hot lingerie. ;) I hate having external links, some sites come and go. I should surf the web for more resources and start backing the pages up to file before hosting them.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By BoostnBenz
I haven't checked pricing in a while but I think...

I haven't checked pricing in a while but I think I'd opt for a new one before sticking it in the dishwasher. Brake fluid is some pretty caustic stuff, it can eat through paint and you're putting it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,172
Posted By BoostnBenz
Exactly. I've never had to put on a new...

Exactly.

I've never had to put on a new bowden but their influence on shift timing is huge. If it is indeed the cable it would be pulled out to far as it being further in would cause early...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,407
Posted By BoostnBenz
I don't know which part you are refering to. I...

I don't know which part you are refering to. I used a 5lb sledge to get the old balljoint out of the spindle, I used the tool from AutoZone and a 900ft-lb impact to get the new one in.

I don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,172
Posted By BoostnBenz
I would say it is pretty safe to rule vacuum out...

I would say it is pretty safe to rule vacuum out of the equation, I've drove around before with my modulator line completely off. It only caused abrupt shifting. If you had bent accelerator linkage...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By BoostnBenz
Yes, the modulator cap is enough to seal it off. ...

Yes, the modulator cap is enough to seal it off. Mine was the same way, I replaced the cap and it held vacuum for longer than I desired to wait.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,172
Posted By BoostnBenz
If you want the RPMs to go down you are actually...

If you want the RPMs to go down you are actually upshifting, downshifting would be going into a lower gear with more RPMs. Did you reconnect your bowden cable? That seems like it has the most...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,099
Posted By BoostnBenz
Site is back online. After trying to explain to...

Site is back online. After trying to explain to tech support a dozen or so times I finally contacted PayPal and opened an issue, within 2 days the whole problem was resolved.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,099
Posted By BoostnBenz
DIYmbRepair.com

Just wanted to let you know that I haven't just disappeared or gave my site up, the webhoster just didn't renew it like they should have. I have been in contact with them for the past several days...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 104,958
Posted By BoostnBenz
Well don't overlook the fact this is a Bosch...

Well don't overlook the fact this is a Bosch part, just because it is for a Saab means nothing. So in theory your current MB alternator... being a Bosch part too, should fail it to if he knows what...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2006, 06:55 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 104,958
Posted By BoostnBenz
That beats my luck, generally they test them in...

That beats my luck, generally they test them in the store and it shows good then it is dead when I get it or the bearings are bad.... The place I got my Saab from was supposely tested 3X before...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 104,958
Posted By BoostnBenz
Well my alternator died Monday, ordered the new...

Well my alternator died Monday, ordered the new one Tuesday... it arrived yesterday and I'm now driving around on it. I bought the 80A version on eBay...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 104,958
Posted By BoostnBenz
Thanks, that was exactly what I needed to know. ...

Thanks, that was exactly what I needed to know. On my drive to work this morning my alternator took a crap, the fact it has nearly 200k on it isn't bad but it Ts me off that my adjustable voltage...
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