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  1. Hermes

    Sprinter frame crack

    The die mold thing was a long time ago, not during this evasive action.
  2. Hermes

    Sprinter frame crack

    I once had a guy put 3000 literally behind the back axle because he said he couldn't push it further. One of those die molds. Next time I will have something like that side loaded. Could it have weakened the structure enough then to cause this to happen when I hit that pot hole? (By the way, a...
  3. Hermes

    Sprinter frame crack

    I really have never towed. Is that what that sort of damage looks like to you? I bought it used with about 20,000 miles on it from a dealer. Maybe someone used it for towing before that. I scale empty with full tank and me at 6860.
  4. Hermes

    Sprinter frame crack

    2016 extended. I don't tow. 3130 was the heaviest, putting me at exactly 10000 with a full tank (I scaled it at Pilot because I didn't believe the BOL)
  5. Hermes

    Sprinter frame crack

    Heaviest I've hauled and got a scale verification for (because I thought it was sheisty) was 3130 which put me at exactly ten thousand pounds with a full tank of gas. I kid you not- exactly 10000, I kept the receipt.
  6. Hermes

    Sprinter frame crack

    My 2500 mercedes extended almost killed me when I hit a puddle that eased actually a pot hole. I wonder, just weld (see photos) patch and weld, or try and set up some sort of bone splint situation with two or three slabs of metal bolted on either side maybe six inches from the crack? This is on...
  7. Hermes

    General repair support/upfit etc... Greensboro NC

    Thank you I found the same tool and saw an outlet within 150 miles, but I couldn't get through to them. I was able to resolve my issue in Houston with my regular support/ mechanic. Turns out it was a disintegrating wire. Im told it was disintegrating because its a solid wire, which shouldn't be...
  8. Hermes

    General repair support/upfit etc... Greensboro NC

    Does anyone know of a sprinter mechanic / upfitter in the Greensboro NC area? My webasto just broke here and I couldn't find any mechanical support at all. Im sure that eventually I might need a necessary repair in this area. Anyone know the Greensboro area?
  9. Hermes

    Fuel efficiency- Propane augmented fuel?

    I wouldnt have to use my Webasto at least.
  10. Hermes

    Fuel efficiency- Propane augmented fuel?

    I recently ran across àn ad for a propane augmentation system for the diesel. The claim was that fuel efficiency could be increased by 30%, but then of course there were no details about how much propane that would take. I'm having trouble finding any more information about the system which only...
  11. Hermes

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

    I drove the van a couple of hundred miles yesterday, and today I'll go a couple hundred more. One of my final challenges is going to be figuring out if everything is 'synced' correctly. Like I said I don't have anyone I can just bring and ask them to double check that everything is as it should...
  12. Hermes

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

    The engine was successfully installed. First test drive was this morning. No issues. This afternoon he will put more miles on it to see if anything comes up. Hooray. I'll be deadheading from Greensboro NC if I don't get a load in that direction this afternoon. So pick up is either tomorrow or...
  13. Hermes

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

    Thank you. Thanks to all. Cover to cover Sprinter manual is not the worst reading I've ever done. Good suggestion.
  14. Hermes

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

    Update: Engine arrived today. I told the kid to take note of what sensors were unplugged and just leave them that way if he could. Other stuff... I just don't know. He got new injectors with it, thought he might have to plug them into a computer and talk to them (as usual) Let the show begin I...
  15. Hermes

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

    So far so good. The van was received with all its imperfections. Thanks again everyone.
  16. Hermes

    Chess or go anyone?

    I didn't say instead. I thought not. :)
  17. Hermes

    Chess or go anyone?

    Shouldn't have said instead. I think drink two full presses a day on average. It's just not something I try to use to stay awake because of 0400 coffee gut.
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