nut
LA south bay
Firstly, please pardon my forum handle “nut”. There are lots of fine engineers here so I don’t want to come off punkish. Much respect here. Let me explain.
After 4 years of lurking around Sprinter Source and when I finally registered a name for the first time, what was required were at least three letters so I impatiently chose ‘nut’ not knowing I would eventually be buying a sprinter and posting about it! And I only want to use the associated email so if a moderator is kind enough to read this I wouldn’t mind changing it. If not, I also accept owning it, lol.
Currently I have my 05’ t1n in my driveway very much torn up to replace the exhaust and turbo gaskets after an annoying leak whistle for the last couple years. I’m getting at a lot of extra work and upgrades. Filters, pulleys, belt, hoses and better clamps, trans service, etc. All of it really. Also a big ‘no water’ engine cleaning since the old gunk is making spotting issues difficult. A brush and degreaser does it fine.
I bought ($12k) my 2005 Dodge 2500 140 cargo in LA in 2016 with 185k miles, currently 194k miles. Previous owner had a new head installed (broken glowplug) in 2013 at 175k (Dependable Dodge canoga park ca), plus radiator, and turbo among other things. I made a good purchase.
I’m a 59-yo retired music production engineer from and currently living in Los Angeles. Sprinter wise, I’m proficient enough to handle most of the work so far. No mechanics yet. Not even for my new tires!
I’ll have some questions next week as I reassemble but right now:
Crankcase Breather or CCV has a well spent filter and the thin rubber seal is not holding the excess oil. Does that rubber gasket seated in the cover suppose to hold the oil? I’m considering a very thin extra bead of firm silicon, bolts torqued lightly. Any psi to regard?
And any word on a ccv replacement filter? If not, any clever workarounds without installing an aftermarket catch?
Thanks so much for all the fine advice over the years, Neb
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And for those finding this thinking about a sprinter, before I purchased my sprinter I learned everything I needed to about buying and owning a sprinter from the great and not so great engineers on this forum. Be on your toes and have your finances ready before you even look.
When I went to check my first prospects I bought the first sprinter I looked at. Yeah I know, many nightmare love stories begin this way, but i ran into a honey first time with other buyers coming up the driveway. It’s been 9k miles since so It worked out wonderfully.
If you’ve ever walked away from any prospect because it was your first choice and went back after lesser prospects to find it gone, you’ll understand the conundrum. Educate yourself thoroughly.
Before my purchase I had a 90 minute drive/inspection and an experienced sprinter service garage check it out. After their service pitch I took care of the recommended service work myself. Purrs like a kitten. It’s essential to have enough diy chops. ‘Good luck’ plays a big part too.
Good Luck!
After 4 years of lurking around Sprinter Source and when I finally registered a name for the first time, what was required were at least three letters so I impatiently chose ‘nut’ not knowing I would eventually be buying a sprinter and posting about it! And I only want to use the associated email so if a moderator is kind enough to read this I wouldn’t mind changing it. If not, I also accept owning it, lol.
Currently I have my 05’ t1n in my driveway very much torn up to replace the exhaust and turbo gaskets after an annoying leak whistle for the last couple years. I’m getting at a lot of extra work and upgrades. Filters, pulleys, belt, hoses and better clamps, trans service, etc. All of it really. Also a big ‘no water’ engine cleaning since the old gunk is making spotting issues difficult. A brush and degreaser does it fine.
I bought ($12k) my 2005 Dodge 2500 140 cargo in LA in 2016 with 185k miles, currently 194k miles. Previous owner had a new head installed (broken glowplug) in 2013 at 175k (Dependable Dodge canoga park ca), plus radiator, and turbo among other things. I made a good purchase.
I’m a 59-yo retired music production engineer from and currently living in Los Angeles. Sprinter wise, I’m proficient enough to handle most of the work so far. No mechanics yet. Not even for my new tires!
I’ll have some questions next week as I reassemble but right now:
Crankcase Breather or CCV has a well spent filter and the thin rubber seal is not holding the excess oil. Does that rubber gasket seated in the cover suppose to hold the oil? I’m considering a very thin extra bead of firm silicon, bolts torqued lightly. Any psi to regard?
And any word on a ccv replacement filter? If not, any clever workarounds without installing an aftermarket catch?
Thanks so much for all the fine advice over the years, Neb
--
And for those finding this thinking about a sprinter, before I purchased my sprinter I learned everything I needed to about buying and owning a sprinter from the great and not so great engineers on this forum. Be on your toes and have your finances ready before you even look.
When I went to check my first prospects I bought the first sprinter I looked at. Yeah I know, many nightmare love stories begin this way, but i ran into a honey first time with other buyers coming up the driveway. It’s been 9k miles since so It worked out wonderfully.
If you’ve ever walked away from any prospect because it was your first choice and went back after lesser prospects to find it gone, you’ll understand the conundrum. Educate yourself thoroughly.
Before my purchase I had a 90 minute drive/inspection and an experienced sprinter service garage check it out. After their service pitch I took care of the recommended service work myself. Purrs like a kitten. It’s essential to have enough diy chops. ‘Good luck’ plays a big part too.
Good Luck!