Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] ..while the clip is off. 84 300SD

On 4/24/2011 2:27 AM, Nate Rector wrote:

I found a spectra fan at autozone for $60.Then bought from Jegs their adjustable thermostat for $30.I put coolant sensor on upper hose and wrapped it with tape.Been doing good for 2 years.

--- On Sun, 4/24/11, ajrnemt <ajrn@hotmail.com> wrote:

From: ajrnemt <ajrn@hotmail.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] ..while the clip is off. 84 300SD
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2011, 12:28 AM

Hey..

As you may recall, my g/f blew the front end off my '84 SD.

She hit JUST to the right of the right bumper attachment, taking down a tree with an 8" trunk.

I have flush fit headlights, I was going to install, those are going on..

I was going to replace the a/c compressor, while it's easier to get to, replace the flex lines between the tranny and the cooler. I've got a new reciever/dryer, and will be getting a new condenser with the clip.. The radiator and antifreeze were good.. I'm going to flush the radiator-- with hopes of keeping those that way.. The fan has multiple broken blades, so I was going to go to an electric fan setup, similar to the "diesel giant" setup..

http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedeselectricfaninstall.htm

He wants over $300 for his kit.. I'm thinking I can safely find SOMETHING cheaper-- would you not agree??

Are there any other "services" I should consider doing, while I have "better access" to do it??

I'm going to do some rust repair along the passenger rear jack point, and have a 2" reciever hitch built.

I was running an "open" exhaust (nothing attached beyond the downpipe)

I may try to do a straight exhaust or a single low restriction muffler, as the noise really isn't that great. Not sure it's in the budget right now..

Any thoughts???