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Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 07-14-2009
(Try to post original stuff, not just recycled FailBlog pictures...)
Wal-Mart at 3am.
RE: Fail thread - totaldisaster - 07-16-2009
Its hard to get pics of some of the best fail moments. But I was there during stock hours at Home Depot when a forklift operator dropped an entire f&*cking pallet of driveway tar on top of himself and that corner of the store..... holy sh^t. Epic
RE: Fail thread - Diesel - 07-16-2009
Is the left rear caliper on my 220d applicable?
![[Image: 3685294161_b49c2d68ae_o.jpg]](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3685294161_b49c2d68ae_o.jpg)
I had to pry if off the rotor with a 4' pry-bar.
But at least the car will go faster now without it dragging.
RE: Fail thread - DeliveryValve - 07-17-2009
At least you still have a lot of meat left on those brake pads.
RE: Fail thread - kamel - 07-18-2009
Spotted this on the 210 freeway, followed him just to get a pic.
![[Image: DSC05578.jpg]](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b59/triple-d-racing/DSC05578.jpg)
RE: Fail thread - JB3 - 07-19-2009
What the heck is that thing anyway? I thought at first a dresser, but it looks like a cross between an arcade machine and a TV console. Bet you he loads things different from now on!
Fully restored 1973 Karmann Ghia meets East Tulsa OK ice storm. maybe next time it gets parked in the garage.
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 07-19-2009
(07-19-2009, 09:06 AM)dropnosky What the heck is that thing anyway?
Looks like an arcade console.
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 07-21-2009
Lovecrap fail
Quote:07-18-2009
300d stalls at idle.
Hi Everyone,
A cryptic problem brings me to your forum...I have a 1983 300d that I restored with an engine from an '84 300d. The car is fantastic. It has developed a problem that I can't seem to figure out:
I currently have a Lovecraft conversion installed and use a combo. of oil/diesel. I noticed that it has gradually lost power over a couple of months to the point that it feels like I'm driving a 240 uphill in a headwind!
A friend and I took the injectors apart, one by one and cleaned them up. This didn't make a whole lot of difference. It got to the point where I could drive for about 7 miles until I would have to shift the car into neutral at stop lights etc. to keep from stalling. I thought that it was probably junk from oil clogging up the system, so I drained the tank and put in a new tank screen, in-line filter and cleaned the Lovecraft filter. While doing all of this, I discovered that the small fuel pump that pulls fuel from the tank to the Lovecraft conversion was not functioning properly and replaced it.
I put two gallons of diesel fuel into the tank, along with a quart of Lubro Molly, thinking this would do it. Much to my horror, the car will not stay running. I have to press the accelerator to the floor to start it. As soon as I take my foot off of the gas pedal, the car quits immediately. I purged all of the air from the system etc. and am at a complete loss. I' thinking it's either my injection pump going out or perhaps I need a new set of injectors? I read where the shutoff valve sometimes gets stuck closed but I don't think the car would start at all if that was my problem.
Anyway, that's about it. I do apologize for the lengthy post, but want to get as many questions out of the way as possible. Thanks in advance to anyone who might have an idea and can take the time to read this. I look forward to participating more with you all. Mahalo!
http://mercedesforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37797
RE: Fail thread - GREASY_BEAST - 07-21-2009
(07-21-2009, 05:43 AM)ForcedInduction Lovecrap fail
LOL classic IP fail. Mine did the same thing due to a watery batch of diesel on a road trip. Wouldn't idle under 2000rpm, near impossible to start. Bummer.
RE: Fail thread - JB3 - 07-21-2009
1981 benz meets bullet in neighborhood gun play. Entered windshield, exited pass front window.
RE: Fail thread - SurfRodder - 07-22-2009
(07-21-2009, 08:03 PM)dropnosky 1981 benz meets bullet in neighborhood gun play. Entered windshield, exited pass front window.
do you know who's car that is?
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 07-22-2009
![[Image: celebrity-pictures-michael-c-hall-tequil...esting.jpg]](http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/celebrity-pictures-michael-c-hall-tequila-interesting.jpg)
RE: Fail thread - JB3 - 07-22-2009
(07-22-2009, 12:08 AM)SurfRodder(07-21-2009, 08:03 PM)dropnosky 1981 benz meets bullet in neighborhood gun play. Entered windshield, exited pass front window.
do you know who's car that is?
It was mine, a parts car I bought for my 4-speed swap. I had looked at it the previous week and given the guy money, then apparently there was some shooting during the week, and he called me super apologetic about it. He did not live in the greatest area.
RE: Fail thread - winmutt - 07-26-2009
(07-22-2009, 04:20 AM)ForcedInduction
We have a new front page pic!
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 07-26-2009
He got what he asked for. (Note: Attachment #1000!)
From my California trip.
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 08-01-2009
Bandimere sign fail.
Try getting that time again!
RE: Fail thread - SurfRodder - 08-06-2009
I saw this one the other day on my way into class... It doesnt look like much of a hill, but it was enough for me to curb my wheels.... when I got out, I saw this dudes attempt and laughed...had to get a pic...
One I saw at the part yard a few months ago...
a little closer...
RE: Fail thread - holmz88 - 08-06-2009
Quote:a little closer...
Out of curiosity do you perchance know if that has the MB tranny, I've always wondered if a Ford tranny would be a direct bolt to an MB engine with the starter on the pass side...the bolt patters look somewhat similar in pictures but pictures are all I've ever looked at...
RE: Fail thread - SurfRodder - 08-06-2009
(08-06-2009, 10:17 AM)holmz88Quote:a little closer...
Out of curiosity do you perchance know if that has the MB tranny, I've always wondered if a Ford tranny would be a direct bolt to an MB engine with the starter on the pass side...the bolt patters look somewhat similar in pictures but pictures are all I've ever looked at...
I didn't think to look, but I doubt it'd be that easy... unless they (Ford/MB) were in cahoots, I doubt it'd be a direct swap... but if it's close, it'd be easier to adapt. If you have an extra ford tranny lying around, you could measure it somehow...I have an extra couple of MB trannys at my parents house that I could measure, but it'd still be better to have'em side by side.
I'm thinking about slicing the front inch or so off of my toasted auto trans and trying to adapt that to another manual, ideally something with overdrive... If I could get that going, I'd be stoked...
RE: Fail thread - holmz88 - 08-06-2009
Yea one never knows, I'm hoping I'm a long way from having to take my tranny out and all I have laying around is a lot of manual and automatic GM transmission so I have no way of comparing to a ford, but I thought that when it comes down to replacing mine that an OD ford tranny would be much easier to come by than a MB tranny if it were at all possible.
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 08-13-2009
Redbox fail.
RE: Fail thread - greasenut - 08-13-2009
Nothing beats a good edjumacation in spelling.
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 09-01-2009
"MrBits" of Benzworld fail
RE: Fail thread - SurfRodder - 09-02-2009
Boise, Denver, ahhh fuk it!
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 09-18-2009
Efficiency and productivity fail.
Today my boss gave me a 93mile (round trip) service call to Bennett, for a single mudflap. And you wonder why it costs so much to ship something across the country.
At least I got 4 hours of easy windshield time.
RE: Fail thread - willbhere4u - 09-21-2009
parking fail!
RE: Fail thread - winmutt - 09-22-2009
Drink and drive much? LOL When we were bringing back the motoroam there was a guy who totally passed out in the parking lot at a Walmart in FL. Ran into a baskart cage. Was fun to watch the cops come and wake him up.
RE: Fail thread - JB3 - 09-22-2009
Grating VS Bear (kings canyon national park)-
Low overhang VS 30 years of campers and non attentive drivers (sequoia national park, road has since been moved around obstacle)-
RE: Fail thread - willbhere4u - 09-22-2009
showing off fail! I saw this at the local autozone
RE: Fail thread - winmutt - 09-23-2009
Hey man if your parking brakes are out and your parking pawl is shot...
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 09-23-2009
"The transmission is not a kickstand."
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 10-09-2009
"I crashed it. Damn I'm good."
High Five! Denied.
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 10-14-2009
Parking brake fail.
Nissan Cube. Ugliest f-ing car I've ever seen on public roads.
It has hubcaps. HUBCAPS and rear drum brakes for a 2010 model car!
RE: Fail thread - willbhere4u - 10-15-2009
Nissan cube designer fail!!! some body should be fired!
RE: Fail thread - DeliveryValve - 10-15-2009
WVO Fail on a 2006 VW Jetta
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RE: Fail thread - 1lowdiesel - 10-16-2009
my own caliper fail off my 05 duramax
![[Image: DSC_2857.jpg]](http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h197/1LOWDIESEL/missouri/DSC_2857.jpg)
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 10-18-2009
Middle aged ricer fail.
RE: Fail thread - winmutt - 10-20-2009
Doh! http://jalopnik.com/5385125/fail-when-a-400-ton+haul-truck-tries-to-carry-600-tons
![[Image: 500x_Caterpillar_Failure.jpg]](http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/12/2009/10/500x_Caterpillar_Failure.jpg)
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 10-25-2009
Owning halo noobs win.
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 10-26-2009
Bridge to nowhere fail. Paid for by Colorado lottery income.
RE: Fail thread - Nick - 10-30-2009
Guy seafoams his car, and then kills the battery trying to crank is over.
Double fail!
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgo9AnNztM0&feature=related
RE: Fail thread - winmutt - 11-03-2009
Win!
![[Image: 2252.jpg]](http://media.peopleofwalmart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/2252.jpg)
RE: Fail thread - willbhere4u - 11-03-2009
can you actually over load a Unimog?
RE: Fail thread - SurfRodder - 11-04-2009
(11-03-2009, 08:21 PM)willbhere4u can you actually over load a Unimog?
obviously not!
RE: Fail thread - E300TSC - 11-04-2009
Not UNIMOGs...
RE: Fail thread - willbhere4u - 11-04-2009
they are a bit bigger but i still want one
RE: Fail thread - JB3 - 11-05-2009
Special engine modifications-
The trunk is an insulated cooler for drinks
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 11-07-2009
MB owner to MB owner honesty fail, "It runs great, I get 40mpg on the highway and 30mpg in the city!"
License plate win!
RE: Fail thread - Rudolf_Diesel - 11-08-2009
Get your turbo Sound here
It speaks for itself...
RE: Fail thread - ForcedInduction - 11-10-2009
Diesel power fail.