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  1. Turtle

    How much resale value does a used Espar have?

    The, but I don't wanna. I posted them here in the forums many years ago. The easiest way to figure it out compare how many gallons of fuel does your vehicle engine burn in an hour. For most it's about one gallon per hour, some are less, maybe half a gallon in an hour, to how many hours it takes...
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    How much resale value does a used Espar have?

    I would guess probably half, as well. I did the math and the Espar pays for itself in one winter. But that's only in fuel and oil usage not used by the vehicle's engine. Nor does it include cost saved in reduced engine wear, which is kind of hard to quantify, but whatever it is only adds to...
  3. Turtle

    Espar Installation Cost

    Wayne's son's name is Tyler. It's a shame they don't call him Ty.
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    Espar Installation Cost

    It's about a 5-6 hour install. I don't know anyone who would do it for less than $100 an hour. There might be someone who will. If you're so inclined... https://radvanadventures.com/2017/02/12/espar-heater-installation-diy-guide/
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    Swapped Instrument Cluster on Sprinter

    Cecil's Automotive They've got a location in Collierville and one in Olive Branch. They most definitely work on Sprinters. I've had mine in the Olive Branch location more than once. There's also German Auto Tech in West Memphis, but I don't know if they work on Sprinters. There's also Dr...
  6. Turtle

    reefer unit on straight truck

    Some carriers are going to be more picky than others. Some won't even take on a refer truck.
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    sprinter / retarder shutoff relay

    Thanks for the update.
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    Hiring Qualified Drivers Now

    The forums aren't the place for advertising.
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    sprinter / retarder shutoff relay

    So, Thursday, Friday, and now Monday, they're still working on it. The two main things I took it in for was the rear wheel speed sensor, and a charge air temp sensor. The temp sensor is brain-dead easy to replace, but the code came and went and I wasn't sure if it was just a sensor or a wiring...
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    sprinter / retarder shutoff relay

    Generally, yes. You won't have ABS brakes, so if you brake hard on slippery pavement, the brakes will lock up, so be prepared to pump them rather than dynamite the brake pedal. If you lose both rear wheel speed sensors, the transmission will start acting up and might not be drivable, or won't be...
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    sprinter / retarder shutoff relay

    When the codes are read by the BM tool, if it's a rear wheel speed sensor, it'll definitely show in the codes, even if the engine light isn't on. Currently my ABS, ESP and spinning wheel thingy lights are on, and I know it's the speed sensor.
  12. Turtle

    sprinter / retarder shutoff relay

    If the battery is low especially, or some other glitch, it can throw some really strange codes. If you clear the codes and they keep coming back, it's something to look into. I have a Scangauge II which also works with Sprinters, but it's generic just like all the other non MB tools (or...
  13. Turtle

    sprinter / retarder shutoff relay

    P0000 is a generic code that means the code reader doesn't have a corresponding code available for what caused the problem. You will need to get the codes read by the MB tool. You could also try clearing the codes and seeing if another code is produced that describes the problem. Do you even...
  14. Turtle

    How often should I get an oil change? (Ford Transit 350)

    I think it's every 10,000 miles. But there's an oil quality indicator that will tell you when the oil needs changing. And sometimes it's well before 10,000 miles, sometimes it's closer 15,000 miles.
  15. Turtle

    Diesel brothers busted!!!!

    Dood, he answered the exact question you asked of him. You asked what HIS opinion was, which by definition is subjective and not objective.
  16. Turtle

    Need Sprinter Mechanic for AC repair IL/MI/OH/IN/Eastcoast?

    Yeah, I just stumbled across Remke one time when i had a belt tensioner go. Tow truck driver recommended them saying they do a lot of Sprinters. They were great. I haven't actually been to State Street, but I know people who have and they were all pleased. As for my condensor, driver's side...
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    Need Sprinter Mechanic for AC repair IL/MI/OH/IN/Eastcoast?

    I've had nothing but AC issues with mine. Currently have a hole in the condenser, so yeah. But the ATC also needs to be replaced. Once those ATCs go bad, the temperature knob becomes a roll of the dice trial and error hope for the best kind of thing. Replacing that may very well do the trick...
  18. Turtle

    2 skids vs 3 skids, how often in van

    I can spell. I just can't type, and I refuse to proofread.
  19. Turtle

    Ford Transit Midroof vs Highroof

    I've owned a few boats in my day, many of them sailboats. I currently have a long and tall Sprinter. I can confidently state that in high winds there is no difference between a sailboat and a Sprinter.
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    Ford Transit Midroof vs Highroof

    Unless you're really short, you want the high roof just for comfort.
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