Found few more pictures about the rear sub-frame. As i got the diff off and horrified by the state of the 8 suspension arm, noticed that the holders were gone too.It is so unbelievable where neglect of proper service takes you. How lucky the previous owner was? I think he doesn’t even have an idea! 🙂

And another one of this mess :

Looked like this on both sides. Thank to modern times I have picked up one off Ebay. Replaced the whole sub-frame and all the arms too.changing the bushes only would have costed the same as a new set from Germany 🙂

Plus the bushes in the bottom end of the shocks, and obviously two more in the wheel buckle :). No wonder why the S-Class has a nice smooth ride. With all these and the air suspension it is just superior. Driving my armchair on the road 🙂

Blowing hot air through the side vents especially summertime is not nice. Even with the air-conditioner working on full cold 🙂 .  Pair of Bosch motors in a little  group called the DuoValve, i guess they never thought it will wear. So just build the piece to non recyclable/re-workable. Bad, very bad. These are some pics after dissection,

and if this isn’t bad enough look at the top of the motor,

this was not well built at all! But again, after i have replaced it with a second hand unit, running as it should.

Just found these gems on my backup drive. Short story :

As 2 injectors were on its way out , the van randomly stopped. Looked around for the options , new injectors  £350 each(ouch).Not to mention expect the other two going soon. So to be on the safe side 4x multiplier, re-manufactured £250, e-flea market £150 each but there was a twist. I have found a complete engine with only 65.000 miles on the clock from another seller.Bought immediately!

This has happened two years ago. And it is still in daily use! Question is why Japanese? Because as far is know the engine is an ISUZU. Which is an excellent workhorse.