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    Transmission ECM

    I am told by my mechanic that I need to replace the tranny ECM on my old fl-112 2004 with eaton -fuller auto shift...checked on new one it is almost 2k at freightliner and he says that we are supposed to replace the harness with it...any ideas?? Part # K4195 thanks frank
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    Replacing freeze plugs- mercedes 400 series

    My shop tells me I have a seeping freeze plug that needs replaced..i will do this but since its such a pain to get to should I have them replace all of them or not? Anyone have experience with this engine?? thenks Frank
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    No cold a/c

    Just kicked on a/c for first time this year. compressor running, clutch is engaging,air wasn't cool so checked charge, needed a little Freon so I brought it up to normal level but still no cold air. what should I check next??
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    wheel polishers

    can anyone tell me the location of companies that refurbish and polish aluminum wheels???
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    dura-seal

    Has anyone ever used the Dura=Seal products that seal head and gasket leaks? Want to try them if they really work.
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    coolant loss

    I am losing coolant,,strange thing is not all time ,,one time it will be down a gallon, then drive a thousand miles and still full..the fuel mileage around 9.5-10mpg,but just had oil analysis and it says some coolant in oil,check for leaks and retest...any suggestions? btw--2004 fl-112...
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    running warm

    I just had a new head and head gasket replaced as well as the surge tank for coolant was leaking so replaced it and the cap....no leaks, etc. but was still running a little warm when at road speed with a/c on...by warm i mean 180-190 without the fan coming on...took it back and they told me i...
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    Engine temp.

    I have a 2004 f-112 with mercedes mbe-4000 series...lately it is getting 20-30 degrees above normal but not at idle only at road speed and worse if a/c on..have to run fan to keep it in norm range....what might this be? thanks frank
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    battery drain

    Batteries tested, elec. system checks ok, alt.etc. ok, all cca on batteries good,but when i sit two or three hours truck drains just below starting ability. when i run rigmaster it sometimes keeps up, other times shuts down due to charging failure or low voltage. even when i turn everything...
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    gauges gone crazy

    I have an 2004 FL-112 with a mercedes 900 series engine. When you turn on the key you have to wait for the computer to click and then the gauges to go all the way right then back down , then you can turn the key to start it.(normally). now when you turn the key it does not click nor do the...
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    engine performance

    I have lost my power for some reason, it still cruises at 65mph just fine but little to no response when you try to accelarate off a ramp or pass. I just put anti-gell in last week and seems to have done something??? maybe?? what else could it be. Have fl-112 with MBE 4000-435hp 10 speed auto.
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    Air leak

    I just got my truck out of the shop aNd one of the things i had them check was for an air leak. I lose most of my air on the secondary gauge when i park and shutdown the engine and lose even more when they run a forklift on to load me...i have to let it build back up before i can move...
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    bug shield

    I have just had my hood repainted and need to protect the front of it with one of those black bug shields that go all away around it....having trouble finding one for this truck either from frtlr. Or online...any suggestions?? Truck is a 200.4 fl-112. Thanks frank
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    fan interference

    when i run my 12 volt dc fan in my sleeper it gives me static type interference on my tv screen which is 110ac...why does this happen and any way to stop it?? thanks
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    ESPAR OF MICHIGAN

    MANY THANKS TO RAY AND HIS CREW AT EXPAR OF MICHIGAN FOR RESOLVING MY RIGMASTER NIGHTMARE. I WAS TOLD ON HERE THAT IF ANYONE COULD RESOLVE THE MAJOR ISSUES I HAD WITH IT THAT THEY WOULD BE THE ONES AND THEY WERE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!! I HAVE HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY RIGMASTER UNIT FOR THREE YEARS...
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    valve adjustment

    I was told by another driver yesterday that i should be getting my valves adjusted every 150k or so, my big mercedes now has 300k on it and he was amazed that i hadnt had an"overhead", as he called it. can some of you pros help me out. Am i missing the boat here or what?
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    tire pressure

    i put two new steers on...Goodyear G395 LHS...they told me to keep 110# in them...isnt this too much???
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