I’m writing this comment sitting in Eagle Pass TX on my way to Phoenix AZ. Yesterday riding down the highway I lost power on my VS30 and limped to Eagle Pass. I did some checking and couldn’t determine what was wrong. I found your video and went this morning to look. I found a blown hose! New hose will be here at 11am! I was about to pay 700 bucks to tow it to San Antonio. Big help! Your Axle video in Alaska was also a big help! Love how calm you are while this mess is happening. You saved me so much time and money!

@Famagogo

12 күн бұрын

Hello, I'm so happy you found the video before spending much more to get towed, diagnosed and fixed. This is such an easy DIY fix. Sorry your had the issue but kudos to you for figuring it out. Hope you get on your way soon. Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

@Famagogo

11 күн бұрын

Much thanks!

SO good!! Thank you Kathy & Peter! And for all you 2019+ Sprinter 2500 4x4 owners out there, as an FYI: I got an estimate for this work from my local "reasonably priced" shop (usually a fraction of dealership prices), and it was still $617.11 for parts and labor!! Zoikes!! I'll be changing mine out, on my own, in a few days - feeling very informed and empowered thanks to The Great Family Holcombe!!

@Famagogo

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Adam! Wow, that's a lot for a 10-15 minute fix and a $150 part. Glad you have another option.

Good job Peter.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Just like to say thank you for your videos, we like watching them from the UK, keep them coming 😊

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Will do!

Go figure…on New Years Eve I was stranded 80 miles east of Boise due to an error code…I ended up getting towed to the Boise MB dealer at a cost of almost 900.00. Finally on Tuesday the 2nd the dealer troubleshot the issue to a faulty control module. They had a new one delivered and installed by Thursday afternoon. Good video I appreciate people who have the ability to fix and repair under unusual circumstances

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Sorry you had a roadside New Years celebration too. Glad they got you fixed up. It's never fun when things break!

Thanks for sharing this Peter, I’ll be buying myself a spare hose now👍👍👍

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Awesome, I hope you don't need it. But, you will be happy if you do.

I like your style bro, you don't rattled.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I appreciate that!

Dawn soapy water to clean hose and where it mounts, dry, then copious hair spray in hose.

@Famagogo

4 сағат бұрын

That's a great idea! Thanks.

Nice video and a great attitude; I have a 2014 2.1, 161000 miles, all original, had never replaced any part yet, just the three idle pulleys on the front, the camshaft, and crankshaft sensors as a precaution; I do extensible maintenance. Looking at your video I may replace those two hoses, in March and I plan to go to Baja.

@Famagogo

4 ай бұрын

Thats great, I'd think your getting near the point of failure for those hoses. You can crawl underneath and give them a look and a squeeze. If they feel super soft or you see a split there done. Enjoy Baja! That will be a great time to be there.

@ramonmirabal101

4 ай бұрын

@@Famagogo I always check them, and they feel solid; neither even oil leaks. I will buy the new ones, and I will keep them around just in case. Hopefully, I might be able to see you guys down there.

I appreciate these lessons, I would never had known. Glad you guys always have such a great attitude and flow with the issues that arise. Would have been in tears. Good to see how you fixed this and where you ordered it from. I’m tempted to go under my van tomorrow and just have a look at mine. Thank you!

@Famagogo

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! You should take a look. It's easy to see and its best to catch it before your out somewhere like we were.

Great foresight and fix! We dream doing 60mph on a freeway. 😂

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

LOL, I've always dreamed of a Unimog. I guess it's all perspective...

What was the Gates part number for the hose you replaced? I'd like to carry a spare...love your vidoes 👍

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

I got this hose from O'Rilleys -Gates 41771016. The guys in Flagstaff were great! But I also ordered a left and right spare from AutoHouseAZ.com That was a Rein Automotive Intercooler Hose/Line; Left P/N: RA-9065282582 and a Rein Automotive Intercooler Hose/Line; Right P/N: RA-9065282682. Make sure these fit your van before ordering. There is a good parts locator function on the AutoHouseAZ site. Thanks so much!

I had a similar problem. But my turbo was over boosting due to controller issues. A piece of bicycle tube wrapped tightly with tape over it to keep in place got me 400km back home. Unfortunately I was unaware of the overboost issue and killed the engine.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

That's a good creative fix. Sorry about your engine.

Thanks Peter for breaking it down so simply. Are you a mechanic by trade?

@Famagogo

4 ай бұрын

Welcome, no I'm just a guy who needs to keep his van running. But I do like being self sufficient.

Thank you for that video! So, are there two of them? One right and one left?

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Yes, two, left and right. Thank you!

@trentdavey779

5 ай бұрын

@@Famagogo Thanks Peter. Really glad you share info like this on your channel. Keep up that type of content. Safe journey!

Peter, can you list the part number? Your link didn’t work. Great Video!

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

You should make sure this fits your van. But this is what I used on mine. Hope this helps. Rein Automotive Intercooler Hose/Line; Left P/N: RA-9065282582 Rein Automotive Intercooler Hose/Line; Right P/N: RA-9065282682

Thank's, just ordered some seals, Did you get the low boost error?

@Famagogo

Ай бұрын

Are you refering to the o-rings in the hoses? Mine came with them and I didn't get the error. Thanks!

We purchase lots of spares a have them for so long they go rusty

@chrishedlund2688

5 ай бұрын

what other spares do you carry?

@EarthRoamingAdventures

5 ай бұрын

@@chrishedlund2688 all sensors, belts ,hoses,rear bearings ,seals replacement oils, injector, liquid filters ,air filter ,water pumps ,electric valves ,heater parts the list goes on.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

You have me beat. Thats great! and yes, like this video illustrates I had a hose so long it was no longer the right hose... It's an endless chore keeping up with it all.

OEM parts would probably last longer for you good luck like following you Gys great videos

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed! Thank you!

You get wrong year this one for 07 -13 your sprinter 18 you need tell them that year and make sure buy only Mercedes Parts lats long

Excellent video! But I'm concerned if I buy the left as a spare, the right will fail :)

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Thats why I have both as spares.

what other spares do you recommend carrying?

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

This video will address this much better than me making a list here. But in addition to the video highlights, for our Pan-American trip I'm carrying: spare alternator, both turbo hoses, alternator belt, bet tensioner, pulley, suspension hardhead, Relays, plumbing PEX pipefittings and clamps, charge controllers and more that don't come to to mind currently. It's been a big day of 4x4in in Baja. I try to carry the things that have a good probability of breaking and I can fix myself in the field. But like our axle this summer (kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zoqmu86IdrSnpc4.html) I had to source an axle and then instal it myself. It's not practical to carry around an axle. With a few exceptions most parts or service aren't too far away. I hope that helps!

what is the age and mileage of your van when this occurred ? Thanks for the heads up...

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Hi, It's at 107K miles. Welcome!

I bought a Gates replacement hose from O’Reilly in Idaho Falls when mine failed on a road trip. Now I carry a spare. Don’t have to get from a Mercedes dealer.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Thats true. With a little info from friends or KZread you can fix some common issues on your own and save quite a bit of money for your next trip. I really like being as self sufficient as possible too. Keep it up.

New subscriber here because you have a great attitude and great videos. I plan to add this part to my onboard spares. 3 Questions: 1. Did you have to reset the DTC code or did it auto-reset? 2. Are there are just the two turbo intercooler hoses (Left & Right)? 3. Do you have a published list of all your onboard spares?

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks for that! Answers below: 1) It reset once I installed the new hose and the pressures returned to normal. 2) Yes, just the two 3) I don't currently but I should. I just recently added a lot of the parts covered in the video for the Pan-American trip. I need to inventory and list them at some point. This is a great idea.

Where on your rig do you store your outdoor rug/mat? Loving your channel!

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Right now it just lives in the back under the bed. BUT, I want to make a mat storage tube like you see with contractors who use a PVC pipe with a door opening on one end. This would be much smaller but the same idea... I need to get to work on this idea. I really like the possibility of keeping a dirty mat outside.

@subtropicalsteph

5 ай бұрын

@@Famagogo that’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing 😀

Maybe the turbo hose gets compromised from all that power steering fluid leaking on it!

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Maybe, I try not to spill stuff. The gunk on the hose is from the little bit of oil that goes through the turbo. Once it gets a leak it blows that out and makes a bit of a mess.

@Kendubious

5 ай бұрын

I thought it was the slow leak from my power steering hose that sits above it? My turbo hose still has the brown oil on it so, your saying it is probably coming from the turbo? I was wondering why it still had oil on it after I tighted the power steering hose clamp.@@Famagogo

What kind of mat is that you’re using? Also, any idea if Winnebago is going to continue the Adventure Wagon? Love the videos, btw!

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

Hi, It's an Inhabit mat. I have a link in my description. I assume they are but I haven't heard anything officially to make me think they aren't. It's a great option.

How many miles did you get out of that hose?

@Famagogo

24 күн бұрын

About 100k then the drivers side seems to fail.

Next time, unplug the map sensor. You won't have turbo, but you will bypass limp mode. And you'll be able to go over 3000 rpms.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

I didn't know that trick. I'll look into that.

Peter, what year is your van? I pick up my 2023 170 EXT AWD van on MONDAY! First Sprinter van / first camper van, really our first " RV " type vehicle. I guess we've graduated from port-a-ledges and tents.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

That is exciting! Huge congrats! Just like your first port-pledge, you van will give you a wonderful new perspective on traveling new and familiar places. I hope we cross paths someday out there.

@CraigPeer

5 ай бұрын

Picked the van up yesterday, drove it 400 miles home to Sacramento, and I have to say Sprinter vans are amazing to drive. Love it!

Glad its an easy fix for what appears to be a terrible design. MB made what should be a hose over the pipe its attached to, with a hose clamp into something complicated and prone to failure.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

They seem to wear out around 100K miles. Thats probably pretty standard for all brands hoses don't you think? I do like how easy it is to replace in the field. Thanks for watching!

@grahamjgreen

5 ай бұрын

@@Famagogo Gotcha, I got the impression they weren't lasting that long. Thanks for the clarification.

I mean this in the nicest way but how can you be a MB Ambassador when you keep having all these issues? - Fellow Sprinter Owner (gas engine)

@CraigPeer

5 ай бұрын

How many miles are on that van though? I thought Peter had a lot of miles ( like 300,000+ ), but maybe that's on more than one van. My 2001 Tacoma has been reliable, but I just had to replace the radiator - after 23 years and 267,000 miles. Shit breaks eventually.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

I wish being an ambassador made my van immune to breakdowns. That would be an amazing deal. On this channel I want to share my real world experiences as a traveler. And if you travel as much as I do, things will eventually break. It's no fault of Mercedes, they make a great product but all vehicles have parts that will eventually wear out. I am grateful that Mercedes has a global parts network. So I can source parts from most places around the globe.

@Famagogo

5 ай бұрын

@CraigPeer This Revel has 107K miles. I do have over 350K Sprinter miles over my last 4 Sprinters/10 years. I too have a Tacoma story like yours. It is still my most reliable vehicle of all time and I regret selling it. But for our current lifestyle the Sprinter platform is ideal.