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  1. NorthernBill

    I need a sprinter mechanic in the Kansas area. No dealerships. All recommendations appreciated.

    They will have little to no reason to worry about the computers. Explain how the engine got damaged, not the fault of the tune or electronics. The tune on my 3.0 required no physical changes to the engine. One fuse got pulled, besides the exhaust, that’s it.
  2. NorthernBill

    ugly side

    Getting good info is a challenge. Many different models of insanity!
  3. NorthernBill

    Cargo Van next step

    Don’t know if XPO is adding vans, but if they are, we like them.
  4. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    Wasn’t bad, with the breeze I was wondering where my floppy ear hat was!
  5. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    Loaded out of Elkhorn, WI for Bellevue, WA. As slow as it seems, might as well take a working vacation type, Western swing. Woke up this morning to low/weak battery’s. Broke out the trusty Honda. It fired after about 30 pulls, -5 degrees. Inverter/charger did its thing, after dropping will have...
  6. NorthernBill

    I need a sprinter mechanic in the Kansas area. No dealerships. All recommendations appreciated.

    At this point I would document everything. The service manager might have a memory loss. This shop in Toledo, OH has been real good for me. Sprinter parts & more LLC 419 304-9996
  7. NorthernBill

    I need a sprinter mechanic in the Kansas area. No dealerships. All recommendations appreciated.

    Try looking for a stand alone Sprinter dealership, separate shop for vans. Having said that, the dealership East of town treated us fair, a few years ago. If need be, spending money on a long tow, can be a good investment.
  8. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    Loaded out of Detroit, MI area this morning. Now mt, La Salle, IL. Hope Chicago is a little more active!
  9. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    The guy on the phone sounded knowledgeable and upfront. If I wasn’t committed to the used but good replacement, I’d give them a chance at it.
  10. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    Thanks for the info! Called the shop, they say the average cost is a couple of grand and two days turnaround. Hmmmmm
  11. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    679000, started out as a light thud going from coast to driven, about 5000 miles ago.
  12. NorthernBill

    Advice on how to raise floor for 3500 Sprinter?

    On the cheep, cut down some used but good pallets. Secure with a plywood cap on top, metal straps where needed.
  13. NorthernBill

    Advice on how to raise floor for 3500 Sprinter?

    A few years ago I found a shop that cut the wheel wells and fabed in a platform. Maby search this forum or google. Good luck!
  14. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    Been bouncing around close to Toledo, OH area. The rear differential of the old $printer is getting soft and clunky. Don’t want to have it grenade, and cause that kind of drama. Used but good one going in tomorrow. Dang thing isn’t rebuidable!
  15. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    Dropped in Chicago Saturday, didn’t load till Tuesday for Hopkinsville, KY. Waiting to load for Connersville, IN. Carrier load count down by about a third.......
  16. NorthernBill

    Locations & Banter , January 2019

    Happy, Happy all. Loaded, not Holliday style, Milan, IL to Talbott, TN. Getty Up!
  17. NorthernBill

    New cargo van o/o

    Signing on with a well established carrier is a real good idea. Tough market for young authorities.
  18. NorthernBill

    Dec. 2018 Locations & Snow Chatter

    Holland, MI to Troy, TX in the books. Nice weather for this time of year.
  19. NorthernBill

    Dec. 2018 Locations & Snow Chatter

    MT at the Detroiter, looks like a drive in theater, the way all the vans line up. Did a Flowery Branch, GA to Auburn Hils, MI last night.
  20. NorthernBill

    Dec. 2018 Locations & Snow Chatter

    Loaded Holland, MI to Canton, GA. Had a wheel crack buy the valve stem, hopefully it’s not a sign that the others are about to go.
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