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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-03-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By roky
i'll have a look, but sounds like your clunk was...

i'll have a look, but sounds like your clunk was on a slow turn -- i don't get that, i only have it from a dead stop, so sounds unlikely -- but thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By roky
it happens anytime after a stop, engaging in...

it happens anytime after a stop, engaging in first or reverse
i examined the flex discs when i replaced the driveshaft center support, and i just jacked up and examined the shaft, universal, discs,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2024, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 556
Posted By roky
clunk when letting out clutch 240D

about 20k miles ago, i replaced the original axles(the 240d now has about 213k on it) -- it seems that ever since i did, i have this "clunk" in the rear when i go into gear from a stop -- i've tried...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 331
Posted By roky
no axle c-clips

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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
i know, i was hoping i could slip that one in...

i know, i was hoping i could slip that one in without anyone noticing

just came back from test#2, and i'm gonna quit while i'm ahead -- climbed from 6000 to 8400', with steep, tight 10mph turns,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
but your electric fan would kick in at some point...

but your electric fan would kick in at some point around 100 -- mine came on, previous to this work, at some point above 100 on the gauge, and bought the temp down under 100 -- also, and like any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
took it out on my test route(1000' in 7 miles),...

took it out on my test route(1000' in 7 miles), 90f outdoors, starting with a hot engine from in-town driving(90c), ac on, climbed to the continental divide, was at 95c on the gauge, 87c measured at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
sounds exactly like what i just experienced

sounds exactly like what i just experienced
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2020, 08:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
yeah, its not that it wasn't opening, or was...

yeah, its not that it wasn't opening, or was stuck open, its that one is twice the gap at 100c

yes, detergent, etc. -- but even before i owned it, this is one of those mercedes that came with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2020, 08:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
both 80c rating, but different manufacturers --...

both 80c rating, but different manufacturers -- also, the stant is NOS, off ebay, is a more robust construcftion, maybe they were made different in "the old days"? -- but not too old, cause made in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
had the cooling system apart when i removed the...

had the cooling system apart when i removed the radiator today and drained the block -- did the citric acid flush first, but really, very little effect cause the system was very clean, no sludge,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
will do -- before/after temps on the same test...

will do -- before/after temps on the same test route
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
yes, i painted the stat housing flat black, and...

yes, i painted the stat housing flat black, and i'm up close to it -- also, i tested the accuracy of the infrared thermo
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
the thermostat i'm using is recent, but...

the thermostat i'm using is recent, but unfortunately i did not test it before installation -- when i drain the system for the flush, i will test it -- because yes, its opening, but how much? -- when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
yes, i see that in my owner's manual, and it is...

yes, i see that in my owner's manual, and it is at least reassuring
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
yes, it would be more accurate to say that some...

yes, it would be more accurate to say that some owners reported this, but that others had other reports, and some were similar to my current experience

this situation may have existed for years,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2020, 08:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
well, it wasn't the radiator cap -- onward!

well, it wasn't the radiator cap -- onward!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By roky
good to hear that the bjs might be ok for a bit,...

good to hear that the bjs might be ok for a bit, and i'll stay away from the tie-rod ends -- and to just do the lower bj wasn't that bad, once i got the info, tools, modified the press, so with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By roky
you would ask that! -- i was hoping to hide my...

you would ask that! -- i was hoping to hide my stupidity -- i bought some off-brand, i'm sure china, should have bought what you used -- its taking me a long time to realize that i'm not poor anymore...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
"facts & reality don't change because you can't...

"facts & reality don't change because you can't handle them"

ain't that the truth

thanks for the input, it is helpful, and i will take it into consideration
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 827
Posted By roky
ball joint tek clarification

yes, i know there are many posts re: ball joint r/r, but when it came time to do it, i found many conflicting posts over the years, so i'm writing this to state clearly what worked, just a summary,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-16-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
definitely will(don't care for folks getting lots...

definitely will(don't care for folks getting lots of input, then not sharing their results)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
i think the one i put in is rated for 80 -- i...

i think the one i put in is rated for 80 -- i know the old, oem, one was
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
this sounds like the experience i'm having now,...

this sounds like the experience i'm having now, and it also is the same as other owner's in older posts -- its not doing damage, as long as i'm below 120, but i would prefer to have it lower,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
right, none of my 240s have had clutches, this...

right, none of my 240s have had clutches, this one no exception
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
i thought it was 100c, but ??

i thought it was 100c, but ??
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
good idea, will do

good idea, will do
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2020, 08:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
you have the identical car yesterday was 95,...

you have the identical car
yesterday was 95, and i test drove it, stayed at 90c, ac on or off, highway/city, except when i climbed 1000', then it went to 110, no higher, ac on

since posting, i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2020, 10:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
the coolant has been changed regularly, and looks...

the coolant has been changed regularly, and looks to be quite clear -- radiator does not look plugged -- maybe the pump?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,430
Posted By roky
i used the infrared thermometer to check the...

i used the infrared thermometer to check the upper and lower hoses with the car running after returning from a test drive -- the upper was at 90c, lower was 80
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