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08-17-2020, 12:07 PM
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Thanks for the insurance update.
What insurance company is it? Sounds like a good one.
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08-17-2020, 12:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TMyers17
If insurance doesn't cover it, the OP's best bet would be to find a wreck with a good motor. The Mercedes 3.0L diesel was used in numerous van platforms. The Dodge Sprinter had them as well as Mercedes. From stripped cargo vans to high-end RV's.
A quick search on eBay found a 2008 3.0L with 83K miles for $1400 delivered.
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My thinking exactly. Then, it's just labor remove/reinstall the engine.
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08-17-2020, 12:41 PM
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Please do keep us informed of the outcome. We all learn from knowing how these problems are resolved.
Good luck, hope ins. company comes through for you.
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08-17-2020, 05:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 99dart
My thinking exactly. Then, it's just labor remove/reinstall the engine.
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My somewhat educated guess is that the motor is fine. Just a little gasoline ingested - no big deal. That’s a tough little motor and a little fuel that’s not meant to detonate would just pass through without producing any power but also not doing any damage. So....no worries. Clean it out, fill it up, and move on.
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08-17-2020, 05:48 PM
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I would think if there is any damage, it will be the high pressure fuel pump. It relies on the diesel fuel for lubrication. I would also suspect possible injector damage. Modern injectors don’t play well with contaminated fuel.
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08-18-2020, 11:14 AM
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Great news!
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