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Lupie
Explorer
Mar 02, 2015

Any problems with 3.0 V6 Mercedes engine on Class B Van

We are wanting to purchase a Roadtrek, Pleasure Way or Winnebago Era van. Our mechanic has said to stay away from the 3.0 V6 diesel and look for an older van with the straight 5. The harmonic balanc...
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gerrym51
Explorer II
Mar 03, 2015
the straight five is on T1N sprinter which is prior to 2007 model year.

it is a completley different van and has NO emissions equipment that was mandated in 2007.

it's mostly the emissions controls in the 2007 and past sprinters that cause the issues.

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