that was awhile ago....I just know the indicator was running a few notches higher then normal...then when I had it cleaned the needle settled back into the normal position...
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Three Years now I've changed my own oil and filter and knock on wood she's never dripped or leaked! I guess I just always make sure the drain screw is good and tight!And yet you pay to have your oil changed. Interesting. The number of times i have heard that the drain plug was not tighted is amasing. Changing the oil is not rocket science and yet this happens more often than faulity brake jobs.
Yep, Napa $5.99 Mobil One ESP per quart when On Sale about every other Month. They're great, call me to remind when it's on sale.
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I get my oil on sale at NAPA, my filters from Europarts and the local Mobile 1 changes the oil and filter or filters for $20.
you guys with the 6 cyl....use the 0W40 Mobile1?
Old oil 5w40 esp. Mobil 1. New oil 0w30 esp. Mobil 1.
Has anyone lost a pinion bearing on an early Sprinter? The boss' s brother roached one on his 2006 2500. At first they were thinking of just putting bearings in it, but I argued pretty hard that it would make noise. The pinion was moving in and out, up and down, wiping the original pattern off of the gears and leaving a sharp edge on the ring gear.
There was a concern that a used rear would soon have similar problems. There were none in the surrounding junkyards either.
The price compromise was a ring and pinion set off of eBay, with the parts made in India (which has had a strong metals industry ever since the start of British colonial ruling, so I'm not concerned about the quality). $650 for r&p, 150 for Timken bearing set. It will be done as soon as new parking brake shoes get here. I'll report back if there's any interest.
There was a concern that a used rear would soon have similar problems. There were none in the surrounding junkyards either.
The price compromise was a ring and pinion set off of eBay, with the parts made in India (which has had a strong metals industry ever since the start of British colonial ruling, so I'm not concerned about the quality). $650 for r&p, 150 for Timken bearing set. It will be done as soon as new parking brake shoes get here. I'll report back if there's any interest.
It sucks yesterday I had a late load for the FIRST time in this sprinter due to breakdown...darn it! I hate being late no matter the reason...
BUT the belt tensioner decided to call it quits early in its lifespan like 42,000 miles....even tho I change ALL pulleys and belt once a year just because............
now @ 976,000.....
BUT the belt tensioner decided to call it quits early in its lifespan like 42,000 miles....even tho I change ALL pulleys and belt once a year just because............
now @ 976,000.....
Maybe this one was taken off some sweet jumps.
in our little group...never heard of anyone having any problems in that area....
Was this an original MB tensioner?
Early in my van's life I had an aftermarket tensioner quit at about 40k miles after I installed it so I decided to use only genuine parts since then. No problems any more.
I've had good luck with aftermarket tensioners.....till now....
My Original Tensioner at 325K just now changed. Never had a problem and all Belts still looked great but all changed now. Thought it was time by recommendation.
The new Tension Pulley was marked "Germany".
Oil I use every 10-10K is Mobil 1 0w/30 ESP Part No. 212128 from Napa On Sale this Month for $5.99.
Used to Pay $7.31 for the old oil Mobil 1 5w/40 ESP at Freightliner.
Nice to save a little Money here and there to go towards other PM's.
The new Tension Pulley was marked "Germany".
Oil I use every 10-10K is Mobil 1 0w/30 ESP Part No. 212128 from Napa On Sale this Month for $5.99.
Used to Pay $7.31 for the old oil Mobil 1 5w/40 ESP at Freightliner.
Nice to save a little Money here and there to go towards other PM's.
978K now....turning faster. Then I'd thought!
I was thinking how cool would it be that I should happen to be at Wayne's when it's going to turn over 1 million... For all how he is done for me I would let him take it out and let it turn over !
I was thinking how cool would it be that I should happen to be at Wayne's when it's going to turn over 1 million... For all how he is done for me I would let him take it out and let it turn over !
Just ordered me a 150 amp alternator from RockAuto...an OEM Bosch lifetime warranty for $267 bucks and I had a 5% discount code....dealers price about $1100...!!!
Running 2 aux batteries and a 2500 watt invertor my 90 amp might be the cause of blowing the belt tensioner prematurely....
Running 2 aux batteries and a 2500 watt invertor my 90 amp might be the cause of blowing the belt tensioner prematurely....
I've got a ton of miles on this one anyways...over 1/2 mil....and its only a 90 and had 7k on it Turtle gave me this one...
Did you check amazon?
I bought mine for $190 shipped. 150 amp brand new Bosch, not refurbished.
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