Its not uncommon to see this many miles on a cat.If this were me I would only out of frame if the rear cover,front cover leaks or have clutch...
AH! Maybe rookie can tell me if one can add freeze 12 freon to my unit that has r-12 in it?
You need to check water pump pressure to see if its the impeller or the bolt. if the impeller is broke off it gets real hot fast if its slipping...
[IMG] Replace the cap then recheck it.Cheap fix
Im NOT SAYING MERCEDES IS BAD BUT ONE thing you need to be aware of is who will service it for you when it breaks down?
The lower t-stat seals should be installed with correct tool so they do not bind on the sides of the thermostat.Also check the lower seal seat...
Pin the flywheel! Use a short 15/16 socket and long ratchet and then loosen the fan belts just a little. Turn the fan if the ratchet gets in...
Need to ask are you adding water or blowing it out the overfill tube? Check the test point of the anti freeze too.There are alot of possibility of...
Take a look at the middle of the elbow that bolts to the back side of the water pump you will see a pipe plug.Remove this plug and check the bolt...
Loose fan belts,check t-stats seals no binding on the sides of t-stat.Check water pump pressure at full load if the w/p gear is slipping on the...
See alot of them in motorhomes too.
Oh on the initial torg setting use a white pencil or permanent marker on the flat corner then torg the mains up with a 3/4 impact as per cat. This...
Tap the rod and main bearing with a blunt flat blade then I use a heel bar to remove the old mains out.Clean and lube the main bolt threads,caps...
Are you sure your data tag says c13?
If you are going to roll rods and mains carefully check the bearing numbers. Blow the oil pump apart check end plates and shaft for wear...
If you can look inside the radiator look for deposits they look white. This 30 day flush will shine the inside the stuff smells like rotten...
Yes cleaning the outside is very important I start out with shop air to blow out dirt then finish off with low-pressure water.The inside of the...
M11 Humm? Well if it was running before with no problem then lets assume its water related. Locate ECM remove bulk head wiring then blow out with...
You said The engines that get the worst mileage seem to have a lot of injector chatter also. What do you mean??????
I wouldn't use ATF in the fuel! Show us just how clean your system is. This is another old tale that needs to go away Man... I'll be the first to...