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I'd get back to basics: 1. You were running and had boost. 2. You ate an idler pulley and it took out the belt. 3. Someone replaced the idler pulley and put on a fresh belt. 4. You now do not have boost. If me, I'd check: - A "flying" serpentine belt can hit stuff (wiring)- check wiring and...

Ahh... the six piece driveshaft/ 5 carrier bearing model... Manufacturer's note: "Not serviceable- replace as entire assembly." ;)

Dispatcher: "...120 miles DH, 95 Loaded Miles... Are You Interested?..." "Contractor:" " Yes...No DH, and $ .60/ mile..." (In broken English)

With rumblings of rate cutting and insurance rates exploding for many, it sounds like a great "weed out" will commence, possibly for a doing it the "right way" guy like me (who even has good credit...)- I'd stay if the rates went up to a acceptable level for the services rendered. I still look...

Assembled whole in Saltillo, Mexico and shipped to the USA whole (thank you NAFTA). Most likely via rail, so we'll sit at the traffic light/ RR crossing at Uniroyal Drive/ Pilot in Laredo watching LOTS of them head north.. only to be interrupted every few minutes watching semis crash into each...

Kind of like being thrilled having "steerage" tickets on the R.M.S. Titanic..

Don't want to sound naive, but will their customers also see a reduction in rates for vans and Sprinters? And what kind of percentage would "mother" E-1 make on the total transaction after giving $ .80 to a Sprinter? Not throwing arrows, I just don't have a clue what the larger expeditors put...

Ouch! May I ask for what kind/ type of vehicle you are running? Thanks.

Press releases from Chicago (Auto Show) today w/ pics: Chrysler: 2014 Ram ProMaster to offer 'torque-laden' diesel engine option | MLive.com

Counted a record number of yellow cubes at the Laredo Pilot over the weekend, and more coming down I-35 Saturday as I "turned and burned" outta there...:)

One can never have enough Sprinter spares- but oh, I do love these vans...;) Only lost one belt in 65,000 mi since May; down on the side of the freeway in Dallas for 15 minutes. Diligent PMs and inspections keep these behaving properly. My Sprinter knows that I have gobs of spares on board, so...

Hmmm- new alternator, eh? Or reman? Does it have a one-way clutch-type belt pulley? If so, and your belt tensioner is bouncing around at idle and stops at a higher RPM, I'd take the belt off and check to see if the alternator pulley is working correctly. You can check it by hand- should only...

Great thoughts and comments- Yes, good quality straps and tie-down equipment is very important (as with all loads on casters or not). A 1000# load even on a standard van deck that breaks straps will also tobaggan from a panic stop, I'm sure we would all agree. Not for everyone, but it works...

Yep, Powerdeck adds weight, decreases load height, and is pricey, but: - it makes loading/ unloading safer - it easily gets your cargo in front of the rear axle for better handling Not an option for me, but I liked the idea of ease, safety, and better handling, so- I made my own set of...

Trying to get a "mathematical pulse" of 7+ months of 2011 and I know alot of you folks watch this like hawks: - YTD Miles- Paid and DH - Your projections to finish up the year? - How does 2011 compare to previous? - And most importantly, rate per mile- lower or higher than previous...

For sure on that, Dakota!:D I could sleep through anything!

Frigidaire makes a nice, small, light 5000BTU window air conditioner that is small enough to fit in a Sprinter's side window- just picked one up at KMart (of all places:eek:) on sale for $99.00: Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5000 BTU, 2 Speed Rotary Air Conditioner Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5000 BTU, 2...

Is a chain a good enough theft deterrent to keep the generator where it belongs? I read that all of the small portables have plastic handles that people who want it more than you cut with a saw to steal. I figure that being in the vehicle with it running should keep the hoodlums away?:)

2004-2006: 2.7 liter 5 cyl. TD= Best Mileage and Very Stout 2007- on: 3.0 liter V6 TD= Less Mileage 2007: Beware- most models came with taller rear end ratio making mileage even worse. Used?: Complete Records and Documentation for sure! Parts are fairly affordable...

Well Phil, as the dust settles, the nagging question is: How fast will your truck go now sans a speed limiter?:D Good luck with your transition. Rich