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Re: Newbie to forum and Sprinters humbly asks advice [nescosmo] by tandembiker
Jun 22, 2006 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: nescosmo (Jun 21, 2006 4:47 pm)

nescosmo - We need a passenger model, so it looks like the 3500 is out of consideration. The height issue is a showstopper for us. The lease (from heck) on our Venture is up in March next year, and we need a larger replacement. Our nearest Sprinter dealer tells us we'll have to order a 2007 Sprinter sight unseen in September for March delivery. Unless we can be assured that the 2007 std height 140 inch passenger model will fit underneath our 8 foot garage opening, we'll have to look at the full size alternatives from other automakers.
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Re: advice by punter1
Jun 22, 2006 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: tandembiker (Jun 21, 2006 3:53 pm)

http://www.mercedes-benz.com/content/mbcom/international/international_website/e- n/com/international_home/home/products/vans/sprinter/sprinterpanelvan.html
 
There is a PDF there that you can download with fairly complete dimensions.....
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Re: advice [punter1] by tandembiker
Jun 22, 2006 (2:26 pm)
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Replying to: punter1 (Jun 22, 2006 12:43 pm)

Thanks - I couldn't find a PDF, just several Flash files. I did find a stated range of heights for the Traveliner, from 2435mm-2715mm. If these numbers will be accurate for the 2007 Sprinter in North American market trim, then we're out of luck, because 2435mm translates to 95.9 inches. That's an inch-and-a half taller than the published height for the 2006 140inch std height North American pasenger model, and leaves but .1 inch clearance into our garage. If those numbers include the antenna height, then we're probably OK if we can remove the antenna.
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Re: advice [tandembiker] by punter1
Jun 23, 2006 (4:55 am)
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Replying to: tandembiker (Jun 22, 2006 2:26 pm)

You are welcome....
 
The PDF is the brochure that is under downloads that you will see after you start the webspecial and click on the van you want.
 
Note that the super high roof is made of plastic. The High roof and regular roof are metal.
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Re: advice [punter1] by tandembiker
Jun 23, 2006 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: punter1 (Jun 23, 2006 4:55 am)

Found the PDF. The numbers for height on the PDF seem to differ from the numbers on the UK Sprinter (Traveliner) site. Guess I'll just have to wait for the official U.S. 2007 publicity release. I really don't like the style of the new Sprinter at all. Style is rather low on the list of priorities, but why did they have to take a step backwards?
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Re: advice [tandembiker] by nescosmo
Jun 24, 2006 (9:56 pm)
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Replying to: tandembiker (Jun 23, 2006 12:15 pm)

Tandembiker... I think that the sprinter will come 6 cylinder diesel and also 6 cylinder gas. I think the 6 cylinder diesel will be blue teck, correct me if I am wrong.
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Re: advice [nescosmo] by gagrice
Jun 25, 2006 (6:24 am)
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Replying to: nescosmo (Jun 24, 2006 9:56 pm)

I think that is exactly right. I wonder if it will be as economical as the 5 cylinder currently used. I really like that engine transmission combo.
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Re: sprinter woes [randy12] by astatile
Jun 25, 2006 (10:54 am)
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Replying to: randy12 (Dec 07, 2005 8:45 am)

Randy,
 
Since your post was over six months old, and I didn't locate a response, I thought I'd copy your message here to see if anyone now has any ideas.
 
"2500,2003 sprinter has no power, hard to start,black smoke. Intermittently my van will lose power. When this happens it smokes quite badly which I assume means the fuel is not properly ignited. If I keep it in first gear while accelerating until rpm's are about 3,000 it will sometimes kick into turbo regain power and I am good for a while. The area around the rubber turbo hose entrance into an intake device of some kind is black with oily sooty gook. Today in michigan it is about 8degrees and my van wont start. I am wondering if this intake device has a sensor problem or maybe my injectors are getting clogged up. Is it possible that water is in my diesel even though the indicator is not indicating this. Any comments are surely appreciated."
 
Just found this site today and your message. One of our company Sprinters is doing the same thing....exactly! The dealer claims we have a cracked intake manifold. But it doesn't make sense since the problem appears to be intermittent. Did you ever get an answer?
 
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Re: advice [gagrice] by punter1
Jun 25, 2006 (3:01 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Jun 25, 2006 6:24 am)

allegedly v6 has the same economy but more power than the 2.7
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Sprinter Transmission Vibration by pjp1
Jun 26, 2006 (6:08 am)
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I have 4 Sprinter Vans, 3 Dodge & 1 Freightliner, I have had transmission vibration problems in 2 of them, an 03' and an 04'. The 03' they replaced the torque converter on the second visit. The 04's problems started at 52K, the dealer fixed it under warrenty (leaks). It was good to 80K when it when back for the same problem---the dealer performed a transmission 'tuneup'. It is now at 102K, back in the shop, Dodge wants $2,100 to repair or $3,500 for a remanufactured unit. Daimler-Chysler sees no obligation on their part to pay for this work. Now, bear in mind, the transmission on these vehicles is sealed to 60K---you can't even look at a dipstick. My vehicles are lightly loaded and 95% highway miles. NO, I don't have a warm fuzzy feeling right now. Van was bought in northwestern PA -- I am in western NY. Any suggestions?
 
Thanks, PJ

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