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    Sprinter issue

    Thanks Turtle. I emailed Andy and he got back to me with a couple of questions. As this progresses I'll post results. Maybe it'll help someone else. Meantime, I'll talk to the tech about your ideas concerning vaccuum leaks, crank position sensor and such........................Concerning...
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    Sprinter issue

    Thanks for the replies. I figured the on board mpg tally might be suspect and will do the calculation when I get the Sprinter back................... The dealer put some additive in the tank to help with water and injector cleaning................ The idle seems to improve some when the engine...
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    Sprinter issue

    This post may belong at the end of b2boggs thread but I thought it may be seen faster here. My '07 was also cranking alot before starting and idling rough It would seem to be fine at speeds above idle but I suspect the mileage may be affected.(according to the on board system)I haven't actually...
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    '07 sprinter issue

    My 'o7 has to crank for several seconds to start. Cold or warm engine. When I picked it up in N.J. a week ago it started fine. After I got it home I changed the oil, filter and will change the fuel filter before trying anything else. I finally found the fuel filter location under the air...
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    Chevy express oil pressure

    Excellent advice. With 400k on the clocks the most likely cause will be bearing clearances coupled with a tired oil pump. Although the mechanical gauge won't tell you exactly where the problem is, it will rule out the sending unit and send you to the next place to check. Straight 30 or 40 wt...
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    Countdown to Another Sprinter Killer- Sort Of

    From what I've seen from new emmissions systems, DEF is "Diesel exhaust fluid" that is injected somewhere in the exhaust system to cut down on emmissions. Maybe the urea in the tank is the actual fluid that is used. I'm kinda hazy on that aspect.
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