Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Today's project...

The kit from Mercedessource is really pretty straight forward and
includes upgraded internals for the turbo. Kent has carved himself out a
niche and I love to support those that provide me value added services
which with his videos and how-to's are really invaluable. So while there
are those who say all Kent wants to do is sell you some shit, I for one
will pay a little more to "thank" him for going above and beyond to help
folks out.

Ben near Detroit.

On 1/26/2011 1:23 AM, Barton wrote:
>
> Cool - nice job on the cleaning! I went through the same level of
> detail just with the thermostat housing when I snapped one of the
> mounting bolts and had to drill it out. At least I knew if it held and
> didn't leak I should probably never have to deal with it again, save
> for a new thermostat in x0000 miles. (It is holding, as I finally had
> to put a proper Mercedes t-stat and seal in a few months ago and
> re-seat / re-tighten the housing)
>
> Alas, if I do my own turbo, I won't be taking the entire
> housing/assembly off, so I'll have less to clean/replace.
>
> It looks simple enough, and as long as the impellers and shafts are
> good, I should be able to do it in a 1/2 day (or 3 days in my case)
>
> So where does the boost gauge sensor go? Would be pretty cool to have
> a turbo gauge in the dash cluster.
>
> (like my '78 Saab 99T comes with)
>
> :^)
>
> -Barton
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, "bgiovan" <bgiovan@...> wrote:
> >
> > That's the exact process I'm doing now Barton. Here's the entire thing
> > disassembled, soaked in biodiesel for a couple of days and cleaned with
> > various brushes, scrubbies, etc.
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/BiodieselTurboSoak#
> > <http://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/BiodieselTurboSoak>
> > Instead of watching our fearless leader, I cracked a Corona and
> scrubbed the
> > grime off I knew I could take care of myself. Washington
> types.there's no
> > hope.
> >
> >
> >
> > Ben near Detroit
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> > From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>
> > [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Barton
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 5:12 PM
> > To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Today's project...
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > replying to my own post - I just watched Kent's video on diagnosing and
> > rebuilding. What an awesome resource.....I guess the 80's version of
> RTFM
> > has now become WTFV. :^)
> >
> > -Barton
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com> , "Barton" <barton.fiske@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Hey this is a cool topic and very timely for me! A few quick
> questions:
> > >
> > > (Mine is 1984 300 SD Turbo - 275k mi)
> > >
> > > 1). Are there any easy/obvious "tests" to tell if my turbo is
> working or
> > not working? (i.e. no turbo whine to speak of, no boost gauge)
> > >
> > > 2). How hard is it to remove/replace the turbo with engine in car?
> > >
> > > 3). What do you estimate parts cost and total repair time to be?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance for any help!
> > >
> > >
> > > -Barton
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com> , "bgiovan" <bgiovan@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Disassemble the turbo and rebuild using the Mercedessource kit.
> Outside:
> > 8F, Inside: 71F. Guess where I did my work (except the vice part)
> > > >
> > > >
> http://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/300SDTurboDisassemble#
> >
> <http://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/300SDTurboDisassemble>
> > > >
> > > > Ben near Detroit
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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