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Off-Topic Discussion
06-13-2015, 07:49 AM
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Brag Time of a Relative:
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layback40
Still about. Dont bother logging on most of...
Still about.
Dont bother logging on most of the time.
I just comment when I see something important.
Between work & moderating on a site, I find there is plenty to keep me occupied.
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Off-Topic Discussion
06-12-2015, 09:02 AM
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Brag Time of a Relative:
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layback40
Great to hear SRJ ! I am sure she will make you...
Great to hear SRJ !
I am sure she will make you all look on with pride!
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Diesel Discussion
03-07-2015, 08:00 PM
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14
Poll:
W123 Sub-Forum, anyone?
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1,177
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layback40
If it isnt broke, dont try & fix it ! The...
If it isnt broke, dont try & fix it !
The existing forum has served us well. Leave it how it is.
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Off-Topic Discussion
02-02-2015, 06:27 PM
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Anyone seen, used or have an opinion on this oil check device?
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layback40
measures the capacitive and resistive properties...
measures the capacitive and resistive properties of oil.
compares the sample being tested with stored values of fresh oil
This generic comparison is its weakness. I dont know how new dino...
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Diesel Discussion
10-27-2014, 08:33 AM
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Diesel filters, no tank strainers please.
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layback40
X2, probably had mushrooms growing in the tank....
X2, probably had mushrooms growing in the tank. :eek: ;)
Wonder if it sat with a 1/2 full tank for a few years.:confused:
The Biobor would have been a necessity not a precaution !!...
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Diesel Discussion
10-27-2014, 08:24 AM
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Loss of power
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layback40
hey Greg. Good to see another Victorian on...
hey Greg.
Good to see another Victorian on here.
I wonder if you still have a fuel supply problem. Take it for a drive with say 1/2 tank & the fuel cap off. if there is improvement then the tank...
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Off-Topic Discussion
10-27-2014, 08:04 AM
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Oil change 15w40 to 0w40 - engine sounds terrible
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layback40
You dont give any details of the...
You dont give any details of the application/motor.
In very cold conditions a 0w type oil may be good.
Filter should always be changed with an oil change for a diesel.
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Diesel Discussion
10-24-2014, 09:02 AM
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Preventing Burned Clutches
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layback40
10/10 you are correct. Hot fluid is fine. Low...
10/10 you are correct. Hot fluid is fine. Low fluid or moist fluid will kill plates. Drive ~10 miles in traffic with trans changing up & down on an old trans low on fluid & it will be in trouble.
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Diesel Discussion
10-24-2014, 08:56 AM
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Five (5) Year warranty on NEW Starter
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layback40
I am about 150 miles from this guy. He is an auto...
I am about 150 miles from this guy. He is an auto elec in a small (20,000 population) town. he may even be just onselling for some one in China.
We can get these starters here for much less than...
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Diesel Discussion
10-15-2014, 07:46 PM
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24 year road trip in a Mercedes g-wagen
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layback40
Cheeky Ba##### :D;) The turbo 617 was reserved...
Cheeky Ba##### :D;)
The turbo 617 was reserved for petrol heads in the USA. :eek:
Cars with their steering wheel on the right side didnt need turbo's. :rolleyes:
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Diesel Discussion
08-17-2014, 07:57 AM
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Basic ATF Thermal Expansion Question
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Posted By
layback40
Over night you get an air pocket in the torque...
Over night you get an air pocket in the torque converter. That is why you check it when it is running & warm.
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Off-Topic Discussion
08-10-2014, 12:15 AM
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Do you answer the phone in your own home? You weirdo!
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layback40
I always answer " Hi, how are you going?" if its...
I always answer " Hi, how are you going?" if its an unsolicited time waster, they then need to say what/who they want.
If its a tellymarketer, I normally just vent all my frustrations on them. Its...
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Diesel Discussion
08-08-2014, 09:29 AM
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Question on the boost/timing relationship
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layback40
Evan, Just a guess, maybe the presence of the...
Evan,
Just a guess, maybe the presence of the extra air is causing the fuel to burn rather than explode. The timing doesnt change under load, just that as you have the stroke on the IP elements...
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Off-Topic Discussion
08-08-2014, 09:06 AM
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gasoline vapor engine
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800
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layback40
He hasnt quite got the corners off his square...
He hasnt quite got the corners off his square wheels yet.
In time he will eventually improve his vaporizer until he eventually invents a carburetor.
He will discover that the fuel is vaporized in...
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Off-Topic Discussion
08-02-2014, 12:06 AM
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Shingles vaccination over 60?
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1,408
Posted By
layback40
This is all interesting. Following a...
This is all interesting.
Following a neck/shoulder injury I suffered a few bouts of a shingles like condition. Was told by Neuro Surgeon that it was typical of a nerve injury. I dont fully...
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Diesel Discussion
07-31-2014, 10:17 AM
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Interesting
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layback40
Over here we have different choices. Forgetting...
Over here we have different choices.
Forgetting all the off road only kids toys before being legal on the road, I started out with a Wolseley 24/80, then had my grand fathers Rover 75, then a Nissan...
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Diesel Discussion
07-25-2014, 09:27 PM
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OM616/OM617 Piston Group Buy.
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layback40
No good for turbos as the material will be wrong...
No good for turbos as the material will be wrong & the blanks they use wont have the necessary oil ways.
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Diesel Discussion
07-25-2014, 09:24 PM
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WTH is that rattle? Oh its just my shock..
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697
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layback40
Good advice ! Better still, get a few big...
Good advice !
Better still, get a few big blocks of hardwood. Always have a back up when supporting the car. Just a couple of spare wheels jammed under it just in case it tries to fall on you. Give...
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Diesel Discussion
07-12-2014, 09:51 AM
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39
Poll:
The car is mine, The doggone car is mine - so what now? Diesel dilemma...
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Posted By
layback40
My brother has a C280, great car, goes well,...
My brother has a C280, great car, goes well, there is not a lot of room left under the hood. I think it would fit in the 123 no problems. 280E is very common here (123 with the 280 motor).
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Off-Topic Discussion
07-12-2014, 09:34 AM
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Jim B. to finally marry. Unique high tech proposal accepted - short video incl...
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1,184
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layback40
Congratulations Jim B ! Hope the lead up to the...
Congratulations Jim B !
Hope the lead up to the big day goes smoothly !
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Off-Topic Discussion
07-09-2014, 08:31 AM
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Forum Changes: New Forum for Politics and Religion
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2,365
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layback40
Great move Wayne! Sub forums have worked...
Great move Wayne!
Sub forums have worked before. The alt fuels forum in Diesel discussion was a good move back before your time. I hope this sub-forum works as well.
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Diesel Discussion
07-02-2014, 08:32 AM
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40
w123 om602 massive "humming" noise.
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Posted By
layback40
It sounds like you have a problem with one of the...
It sounds like you have a problem with one of the rear sub-frame mounts. I have had a rock jam in one & cause a noise like that.
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Off-Topic Discussion
06-18-2014, 07:43 PM
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What would you do if pit bulls did this to your child?
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1,485
Posted By
layback40
Last night for homework we had to do a short...
Last night for homework we had to do a short essay on our pets. I was very proud of my story even tho' it was a bit sad. This was my essay:
“My cat, Snuggles got eaten by that awful Pitbull dog...
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Off-Topic Discussion
06-10-2014, 10:14 AM
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Vegas shooting by couple from Lafayette In
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489
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layback40
Hmmm. Must be something in the water! :D
Hmmm. Must be something in the water! :D
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Off-Topic Discussion
06-10-2014, 10:12 AM
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Had a wonderful weekend...
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728
Posted By
layback40
X2 You have every reason to be proud ! & its...
X2
You have every reason to be proud !
& its good to see that you are providing some guidance to her BF. Maybe in time he will see that you mean the best for him. Getting to know & meet regularly...
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Diesel Discussion
06-10-2014, 10:01 AM
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18
diesel merc owners, a strange bunch
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1,877
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layback40
Thats out of date, single finger is more of an...
Thats out of date, single finger is more of an insult. 2 fingers will depend on how they are placed, if they are up right & a V it could just mean victory. Palm facing up, fingers initial horizontal...
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Diesel Discussion
06-10-2014, 09:55 AM
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Trans experts, join the huddle, I need help with a diagnosis
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2,732
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layback40
X2 on B1 issue. i have heard of the piston...
X2 on B1 issue. i have heard of the piston breaking up & causing this. its worth removing the cover, just have to remove the spring clip & the circular cover pops out.
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Diesel Discussion
05-27-2014, 08:29 AM
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32
Brake Pads for different caliper makes?
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2,607
Posted By
layback40
If your disks are getting close to minimum...
If your disks are getting close to minimum thickness you may be able to squeeze the thicker pads in. I would go for the thin pads just to be safe. Whats 2mm of pad material? hardly worth worrying...
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Off-Topic Discussion
05-27-2014, 08:07 AM
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question on aluminum subframe repair - BMW
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3,079
Posted By
layback40
X2 A good second hand sub-frame is probably the...
X2
A good second hand sub-frame is probably the most economical option.
Its unlikely a body shop would want the risk associated with welding it.
There are many people that can weld aluminum, not...
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Off-Topic Discussion
05-11-2014, 09:02 AM
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Ah Choo 2014
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468
Posted By
layback40
I hear its so bad that the Methamphetamine...
I hear its so bad that the Methamphetamine addicts are processing their meth back into Sudafed to get some relief. :D
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