I just meant that you will have an easier time if you have done it a time or two. The first time is always the worst. Still a pain but at least you know what you are doing. For example, I have changed the clutch in our old 4Runner 3 times. I never want to do it again, but I do remember how to do it.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD - rear suspension What car? On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 4:26 PM, R A Bennell <b...@mts.net> wrote: > Difficult the first time. After that, not so bad. > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel > Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:07 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD - rear suspension > > > I bought a 3 DVD set explaining how to replace the head on an OM 617 > turbodiesel engine. Looks like a real bear of a job, unless you did it for > a living... > > On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Michael Esh <michael...@me.com> wrote: > > > Andrew, > > When it comes off we will take a look at and contact you. > > > > Mike > > > > On Jul 21, 2009, at 10:12 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > > Adsit sells them rebuilt with a valve job for only $500, plus the core > >> charge. I don't know how they do it and manage to make a profit. > >> > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 10:11 AM, andrew strasfogel > >> <astrasfo...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> > >> What's the package price for you to fly it in and install it? > >>> > >>> > >>> On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 9:47 AM, Michael Esh <michael...@me.com> > wrote: > >>> > >>> We will pulling the engine in few weeks and hopefully the head will be > >>>> intact. What is the value of such a head? i am sure it can be > >>>> discounted > >>>> for a fellow member. > >>>> > >>>> Mike > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On Jul 21, 2009, at 9:37 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > >>>> > >>>> Michael Esh wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> We ended up towing in on the dolly with rear wheels on the ground for > >>>>>> about 150 miles. Did we ruin transmission as well? > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>> Well, it does have a rear pump I believe, but I'm sure you did it no > >>>>> favors. > >>>>> If in doubt, remove a flex disk and separate the drive shaft for a > trip > >>>>> that long. 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