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by kevm14
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: Mercedes GL/GLS test drives
Replies: 24
Views: 449

Re: Mercedes GL/GLS test drives

Yes I think it's the pan and the assorted stuff but the filters are integral. https://www.mercedesbenzpartsshop.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-trans-pan-7252703707 You could call the dealer and ask if that pan includes the gasket, bolts, overflow tube, whatever. I don't know that I understand what ever...
by kevm14
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: W221 S550 hunt
Replies: 55
Views: 3497

Re: W221 S550 hunt

I know this will get buried but I am documenting it here nonetheless. I recently found out that late production M278s have cast iron cylinder liners. It's not clear exactly what this achieves but the lore is they are less prone to scoring and generally more reliable. The general question is: is a la...
by kevm14
Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: W221 S550 hunt
Replies: 55
Views: 3497

Re: W221 S550 hunt

Rolling right up on next 5k oil change interval. I have been mulling over what PM I want to do in addition to the oil change. It is also due for a brake fluid flush. So here is the list: - Oil change. I seem to be out of M1 0W-40 so I will switch to something else. Probably either Castrol Edge 0W-40...
by kevm14
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:14 am
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: Mercedes GL/GLS test drives
Replies: 24
Views: 449

Re: Mercedes GL/GLS test drives

You are also due for a transmission service.
by kevm14
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:14 am
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: Mercedes GL/GLS test drives
Replies: 24
Views: 449

Re: Mercedes GL/GLS test drives

Finally decided to look into the cylinder liner fiasco. There is an active thread on this here: https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/881769-m278-silitec-cylinders-mid-cycle-switch-cast-iron-cylinders.html And right at the top (and can be verified with the PDF attachment), the engine breakpoint fo...
by kevm14
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:34 am
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: Mercedes GL/GLS test drives
Replies: 24
Views: 449

Re: Mercedes GL/GLS test drives

Yeah I agree it can't really be less integrated than stock. It might be a bit of a task to pull together the rest of the towing package though. Hopefully my list is accurate: https://forums.kevinallenmoore.com/viewtopic.php?p=23432#p23432 I guess I'm also wondering if a Curt hitch can really take th...
by kevm14
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Take that, Cox!!
Replies: 86
Views: 15016

Re: Take that, Cox!!

Update. I did the Verizon 300/300 upgrade a while back and did demote my G1100 to just wired duties. However I have decided that my single TP-link AC1900 (placed in the basement) is not providing me sufficient range in all the places. I moved it to the second floor from where it was in the basement ...
by kevm14
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: Energy
Topic: Install ductless mini-split
Replies: 47
Views: 7345

Re: Install ductless mini-split

After a ton of back and forth with Mr Cool support (as opposed to Ingrams), they agreed that I need another condenser. Sheesh. That said, and given the fact that I think I have leaks, I am going to see if I can get Ingrams to do more for me. My claim is that I was skeptical of the new condenser as a...
by kevm14
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:12 am
Forum: Energy
Topic: Install ductless mini-split
Replies: 47
Views: 7345

Re: Install ductless mini-split

Performance seemed bad so I checked pressure. A hair under 400 though when cranked it was doing heat with the louvers pointed down, just not as good as it should have been. So I added 0.25 lb refrigerant assuming that would get it right back to 425. Nope. Ended up doing that two more times for a tot...
by kevm14
Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:26 am
Forum: Car lounge
Topic: Mercedes E63S thread
Replies: 15
Views: 582

Re: Mercedes E63S thread

Regarding timing chain stuff. The summary is, I MAY need the updated tensioners if they have not already been done. My engine VIN is in the range of needing just the tensioners. It already has the updated check valves. https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/858565-14-e63-s-startup-rattle-help.html http...