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

You may joke about it, or make light of the situation here in L.A., but there are realities to confront.

Last Sunday, Nate and I spent time in a few junkyards. Walking the rows was certainly useful exercise. But both of us walked ourselves into sunburns. I was wearing a broad brimmed hat. But the reflections off the glass and shiny surfaces of cars gave my face and neck a reasonable burn anyway.

We have to suffer like this a lot. I decided to increase my investment in Coca Cola Co. this week, after watching the number of tanks of soda we, and dozens of others, slurped down at convenience stores between yards - if I spend it on being hydrated in February, maybe I'll make a little back on the dividend checks when I retire.

Tom

In a message dated 1/26/2011 9:10:02 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, bstromsoe@yahoo.com writes:

We are suffering greatly in La Verne. I am wearing a T-shirt. The sun is out. Might get to 72F. I am off to buy a new chair mat, get some $3.55 diesel, and if it is warm enough, will head for the Ontario PAP. Don't want to over do it cuz you never know when a snow flurry might hit.

brian from la verne, ca

From: oldsinner111 <tccservice111@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 8:40:11 AM
Subject: [die sel_mercedes] Re: Today's project...

and how is la verne today? 30 and snowing here.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> Yes, you must pick and choose, but that is why we are on this site, isn't it.
>
> brian from la verne, ca
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> ________________________________
> From: Nate Rector <tccservice111@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 7:56:53 AM
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Today's project...
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>
> Look I've spent over a $1000 there,Its just some kits are mostly for money,and
> not needed.
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> --- On Wed, 1/26/11, Randy mclain <mclainrandy@...> wrote:
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> >From: Randy mclain <mclainrandy@...>
> >Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Today's project...
> >To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> >Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 9:34 AM
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> >
> >
> >I feel the same way!
> >
> >
> >Randy
> >
> >--- On Wed, 1/26/11, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>From: BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...>
> >>Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Today's project...
> >>To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> >>Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 8:59 AM
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>Yes, that is my take also. Heck, the guy is in business - if he is not selling
> >>parts, he will soon be out of business. I buy from him just to keep the videos
> >>flowing + he is a nice guy and he knows his MB's inside and out.
> >>
> >> brian from la verne, ca
> >>
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> >>
> ________________________________
> From: "bgiovan@..." <bgiovan@...>
> >>To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> >>Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 6:15:16 AM
> >>Subject: 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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