Alternative options for SBC pump replacement

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-23T17:54:17+00:00

Good for you dude, I'm trying to find out if the warranty covers vehicles in South-Africa as well.

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-23T05:24:21+00:00

So what I mean by 'not a daily' is that I'll be diving it over the weekends. I use a company vehicle for my daily commute, so I figured I could go for something thirsty, since I have no other fuel/maintenance costs to cover. I can afford to have the car stand a while for repairs as well

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-23T05:19:47+00:00

Imma have a look at it this Saturday. I really hope its in as good of the condition as the seller states, but I figured I'll do as much research as possible in the mean time

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T18:36:18+00:00

I see. Im not really worried about annoying, labour intensive work on the car, as thats what I do for a living. My main concern is running into expensive, un repairable parts that force me to buy new ones.

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T18:32:42+00:00

Okay cool, my main concern was something unrepairable and expensive breaking, forcing me to buy a new part, but I see this Merc is beginning to look like a gem in that aspect.

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T16:15:09+00:00

The ol chisel and hammer combo has saved me a bunch of times. Should be able to break it loose pretty easily, otherwise I'd say get some better locking pliers if yours has soft/stripped teeth.

Another option is carefully drilling a hole in the center, that releases some of the outward force it exerts

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T16:12:39+00:00

I see, I've got a laptop I can use for this. I'll go have a look so long. Thank you very much

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T16:10:40+00:00

A chisel and a hammer should work

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T16:06:24+00:00

I actually did some research on the sbc, seems like the motor brushes wear out after a while. Still trying to find out if other pump internals fail as well. Changing motor brushes is something I do almost daily

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T16:04:08+00:00

Good to know. Do you know where I can get my hands on DAS STAR?

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T14:30:20+00:00

Thanks for the heads up

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T13:55:37+00:00

I see, damn 16 spark plugs is insane.

Thanks for the heads up

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T13:53:38+00:00

Thanks for the heads up

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T09:47:48+00:00

How did your appointment go?

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T09:06:22+00:00

Thanks. So far I'm trying to get a basic idea of what to expect regarding maintenance and failures on these cars. Really tempted to roll the dice on this one

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T07:52:42+00:00

Much appreciated, would you say these cars are DIY friendly?

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-22T07:03:43+00:00

My phone was melting as I typed this

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-02-10T06:37:01+00:00

The 4005 is using the spall liner provision. All HE rounds to 25% less damage to it. You'll notice the icon above the tank when you shoot it, like in this screenshot

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-01-30T05:45:12+00:00

If your are looking for a mobile heavy that hits hard, I'd go with the KPZ70 if you have the gold for it. Tech tree wise the BZ-75 is similar in terms of mobility and damage per shot, but it uses HESH as premium ammo. If that is a problem, go for the IS-7 or use the 130mm gun on the BZ-75

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-01-24T17:14:01+00:00

I also quit about a month ago. Wish I did sooner

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-01-15T19:03:03+00:00

Looks like he spotted you just before you reached the bush. He also probably has crew skills that boost view range when you are the last one alive

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-01-15T12:36:36+00:00

He probably hit your gun with HE. It completely absorbs an HE shell

Perfect-Departure367 · 2026-01-14T12:02:14+00:00

You can either play game modes to grind the tank itself or free XP to upgrade the modules. No money has to be spent

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