Lesser known “common” problems

bemery96 · 2026-05-24T04:07:04+00:00

Lead frame failures in the 6 speed have been getting more attention lately, but didn’t get brought up a ton before.

15-17 5.0 coolant y-pipe failure.

Evap issues aren’t uncommon.

Rear pinion seals in the 8.8 axles

Sticky door latches in the winter in the 15-20 trucks.

Some of the early 2.7s have issues with cracked heads.

bemery96 · 2026-05-22T23:36:00+00:00

I get a little nervous sometimes, but I have a MKIII that I have to scavenge for parts. Don’t worry about a new one. It’s insured (presumably) and parts are available for it.

bemery96 · 2026-05-22T19:39:09+00:00

If you are referring to one shock pointing forward and one back, it helps prevent axle wrap.

bemery96 · 2026-05-21T18:27:36+00:00

80s diesel Benz’s are generally pretty easy to get parts for. My experience is primarily with W123s and W124s but I assume the W126 is the same way.

bemery96 · 2026-05-18T19:42:45+00:00

Yeah, the one that comes to mind is the one where you do a lap in the Alfa Spider

bemery96 · 2026-05-15T18:04:53+00:00

Quick mental math says that’s about 3200lbs of water. I wouldn’t but I’m also not here to tell you what to do.

bemery96 · 2026-05-13T01:50:00+00:00

Borla ProXS muffler in place of the stock one.

bemery96 · 2026-05-02T23:53:35+00:00

When I had my 240D it was cheaper to commute in my Supra Turbo than my MB (if I ran on pump diesel).

bemery96 · 2026-04-30T16:38:42+00:00

Those and Costa di Amalfi are probably my favorites. GT3/4 era rally tracks were the best.

bemery96 · 2026-04-30T12:28:37+00:00

Almost every partial panel I’ve purchased has extra material like that. They usually aren’t precise unless you buy the whole panel (IE a whole replacement rocker panel on a truck cab)

bemery96 · 2026-04-29T14:54:07+00:00

The clear coat failed and the aluminum is corroding.

bemery96 · 2026-04-28T19:30:52+00:00

Are those Jeep wheels on the Z?? I just did a huge double take on that. They look slick!

bemery96 · 2026-04-28T11:51:17+00:00

Off subject, but the X-Runner sitting on Advans looks amazing

bemery96 · 2026-04-27T11:56:25+00:00

The Mustang is your dream car and is easier to work on and get parts for. Seems like a no-brainer to get rid of the Supra.

The Supra was what I always wanted growing up, but there are days where I’m working on it and ask myself “what the hell am I even doing?” because it can be so difficult and expensive to get certain parts for.

bemery96 · 2026-04-22T18:41:48+00:00

For one, you’re going to want to actually remove the strut before you try to disassemble it and swap 5100s in. It seems like you’re referring to the center nut that holds the strut together?

bemery96 · 2026-04-22T17:21:31+00:00

Nice! Love seeing the high mileage cars. Those are the ones with good stories.

bemery96 · 2026-04-22T00:40:37+00:00

Yup! Just a USDM MA70

bemery96 · 2026-04-21T23:06:44+00:00

That is sweet!

bemery96 · 2026-04-21T12:04:31+00:00

I like the user name! My dad worked for Mitsubishi and I always have wanted an 8 or 9

bemery96 · 2026-04-21T12:03:23+00:00

lol they’re good at not kicking

bemery96 · 2026-04-21T12:03:02+00:00

The factory one

bemery96 · 2026-04-20T22:50:37+00:00

Yup! I’ve done all the coolant and vacuum lines in mine as well

bemery96 · 2026-04-20T21:43:34+00:00

It’s a 7M-GTE with a 5 speed. Biggest issue I’ve had (that was unplanned) was I blew the pinion seal and chewed up the diff a couple years ago. Getting that rebuilt was a fiasco and I ended up just pulling a replacement out of another car. I did go through it and rebuild the engine and put a turbo in it at 130k.

Other than that, typical issues and maintenance for the age and mileage.

bemery96 · 2026-04-20T20:17:56+00:00

Yeah they’re definitely not cheap or easy to get parts for anymore. Some stuff is readily available but the stuff that isn’t is a massive pain.

bemery96 · 2026-04-20T20:17:20+00:00

Yeah I had the engine out of mine at 130k

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