topless
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I decided that this was a new topic mainly because, to my chagrin, I purchased the aluminum replacement and found that I do not need it.
I do not know if it is because my van is a 2004 or because when Gulf Stream was doing the conversion, which includes a new front fascia as part of the body kit, but the plastic resonator is not on my van. Actually, there is no resonator on my van. The turbo outlet has a hose on it like every other turbo I've ever owned.
I bought this in January without looking at my van and until last week I hadn't driven it. So, I went out armed with the part, instructions and tools to install the replacement and didn't have a resonator to replace.
So, I you have a Sprinter and desire to replace your plastic resonator with an aluminum one, 2 tips; Look first and be sure you have a plastic one. Second, buy mine because I don't need it. lol
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baywoodbill
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There was a time when Mercedes did not add the resonator.
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topless
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That is probably why the hose assembly on mine looks correct. It doesn't look like anything was modified.
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REK1
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That makes it clear to me why when camping a few weeks ago I saw an Airstream/Westy conversion and spoke with the owner about the turbo resonator problem. I couldn't see one in his and thought that was strange. His Sprinter must have been an '04. I have had my replacement part for several months now and happy its there. Ron
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DaveInAL
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I've been following the resonators gone bad story for some time and for the life of me could not find one on my 04 Sprinter. I just thought I didn't know where to look! Thanks for clearing things up for me.
Dave
Dave, Dale, and Nugget the dog.
2005 MB Cruiser
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ecklein
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Yes, it is clearly something that has been added. As I pointed out on the first thread, the 2006 service manual doesn't even show it but the parts manual does as someone else pointed out.
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baywoodbill
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ecklein, I'm sure the 2006 has a resonator. As I understand it, the item was added either in the late 2004 model run or beginning with the 2005. Ours is a 2005 and it is most assuredly there; reading in this and the Sprinter Forum (www.sprinter-cource.com) I understand the resonator has been a part of the Sprinter until the end of production of this version of Sprinter.
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Dixiecrat
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Wow. Talk about stepping up.
What company was that? I may need to buy something from him.
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topless
Wichita, KS
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It's too late, I e-mailed them a couple of weeks ago and got no response, so I posted it for sale on another website and it's sold. I lost a few dollars but, I didn't want to get stuck with a $100 paperweight.
Oh well, next time I'll look before I buy.
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H345
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jriordan , There are probably hundreds of expediter owner operators that could use your part . An expediter runs 24/7 with tight deadlines .
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