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February Banter and Location

golfournut

golfournut

Veteran Expediter
At home now. Getting a new master cylinders installed tomorrow. When I went to NTB to get the tires rotated, I mentioned to a tech there, that is Sprinter trained at the factory in Germany, that from day one I was complaining about how the brakes felt. 3 different dealers eluded to the booster.

This tech did a test and said probably one of the cups is not seated properly and allowing some fluid to ooze past it.

I called the dealer where I bought it. Fortunately for me, my complaints were documented 2 of the 3 times. Since I am over the 36k warranty limit, because it is documented, they are going to replace it under warranty.
 
OntarioVanMan

OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
golfournut said:
At home now. Getting a new master cylinders installed tomorrow. When I went to NTB to get the tires rotated, I mentioned to a tech there, that is Sprinter trained at the factory in Germany, that from day one I was complaining about how the brakes felt. 3 different dealers eluded to the booster.

This tech did a test and said probably one of the cups is not seated properly and allowing some fluid to ooze past it.

I called the dealer where I bought it. Fortunately for me, my complaints were documented 2 of the 3 times. Since I am over the 36k warranty limit, because it is documented, they are going to replace it under warranty.
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Thank goodness you complained so much....LOL who says it don't pay to whine...hahaha
 
chefdennis

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Good Morning All..Yea its still morning...3 cups of coffee, 2 pop tarts and Clare B. Lang talkin NASCAR on the XM Radio....Yea Life is good...:confused:...Think i'll head to Logans and have a a later lunch / early dinner and sit there and watch the race....Unless dispatch calls with a load...any load..long DH, no problem...Work that magic...:)
 
OntarioVanMan

OntarioVanMan

Retired Expediter
Owner/Operator
chefdennis said:
Good Morning All..Yea its still morning...3 cups of coffee, 2 pop tarts and Clare B. Lang talkin NASCAR on the XM Radio....Yea Life is good...:confused:...Think i'll head to Logans and have a a later lunch / early dinner and sit there and watch the race....Unless dispatch calls with a load...any load..long DH, no problem...Work that magic...:)
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Looks like race maybe cancelled...rain across Florida
 
scottm4211

scottm4211

Veteran Expediter
Owner/Operator
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chefdennis

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
Yea it is rainin down there, but Logans is just across the parking lot and while it is kinda cool here, It is sunny and i need the walk...:)

If no load today, it will be the end of a week for the books...and the Start of what will be a great week....This week has just been one of those "in the wrong place at the wrong time".....
 
ChrisGa23

ChrisGa23

Expert Expediter
Fyi wear gloves when using the air hose near the docks. Got black crap all over on hands looks like I spray painted them haha. Took 3 hand washes to get them somewhat clean and still has some black stuff on them. Washed the van. Showed Scott my Christmas tree aka all the things lit up on my dash. Got check engine light, def , worn pads and low air in tire light on. Checked air all seem good and up to spec. Check engine came on Friday I think when the def light came back on and I think its a sensor issue with the worn pad light cause mechanic said I had almost 50 percent on all pads.
 
chefdennis

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
scottm4211 said:
Going to give Chris a piece of duct tape to fix his dash light problem...
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LOL, i use to have 2 pictures of my wife taped over those "idiot" lights...with my "adult" A-D-D..id be driving down the road and "BAM"..ohhhh whats up with the pretty colors!!!:)
 
ChrisGa23

ChrisGa23

Expert Expediter
Need to get the check engine light checked out but I'm sure its def related it came on seconds after the def light came on. Can auto zone check that or gotta take it to a dealership ? I bet its the pump like the mechanic told me.
 
chefdennis

chefdennis

Veteran Expediter
OntarioVanMan said:
Turning the radio works well too...LOL

Chris....I believe Chef said the cat converter was 70% clogged at last testing....
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TJ had the light come on a while back and when they (MB) checked it out, he said that the Cat was partially restricted..I believe he said 70%, but it might be something other then that...but that is something to be checked for sure...and "idling" is the major reason for that.....
 
Wolfeman68

Wolfeman68

Veteran Expediter
Fleet Owner
US Marines
At the J in Matthews, MO.

Had that prime rib skillet at Denny's. It was pretty darn good.

It was real busy at the front counter, they had four cashiers working. Noticed almost everyone leaving with cartons of cigs. They're cheaper here than in KY.

Real windy all the way here. My arms are tired from keeping the truck on the road. Sunny and 60 though.

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ChrisGa23

ChrisGa23

Expert Expediter
chefdennis said:
TJ had the light come on a while back and when they (MB) checked it out, he said that the Cat was partially restricted..I believe he said 70%, but it might be something other then that...but that is something to be checked for sure...and "idling" is the major reason for that.....
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I been smelling the rotten egg smell from time to time so I'm sure It's close to time replace it. Do you know if he has had any plans to get it swapped out? I'm sure he wants to do it at the last minute I bet it will cost a good bit at a muffler shop.
 
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