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Hi, Yes I could observe it when following my truck from another vehicle. I was told by a mechanic he believes it is the "gaskets" of the turbo which are partly gone, resulting in when one down shifts, you create vacuum and as the gaskets are bad, it gets oil in and burns it. Before looking to...

Hi, Yes indeed I mean down shifting. It has been sitting for 6 months, so no that long time. Just drove it 3 hours at 40 miles/hour. I was wondering if it couldn't be the "gaskets" of the turbo ? As when accelerating, I don't have the problem of blue smoke

Hi, Greetings from overseas Belgium (Europe) When retro shifting with my M35A2 (having the LDT 465 1 C whistler turbo), there is quite some blue/white smoke coming out of the exhaust. When getting back to speed, there normal (black) smoke. What is causing this ? regards, Chris

Hi, Greetings from Belgium (Europe) These MAN's are becoming quite popular over here !! Have eventually a look at this German MV sales company http://www.philipp-trucks.de/ Another option is to look at www.milweb.net (there is one company from Germany BAT trading selling also MAN -perhaps...

Yes, good ones are not cheap. Have also a look at www.milweb.net , that is a site in the UK but also MV people from other European countries put military cars for sale. Another one http://www.philipp-trucks.de/ What type of car are you looking for exactly ? Should it be ready to drive or ...

Hi, I am located in Belgium. Have you checked the website www.m201.de ? Other option is to check with morlock motors - they sell ex army stuff . Good luck, Chris

Hi, Got confirmation from the owner that the M54A2 has indeed the LDT 465 1C engine !! Would there be any chance this has been original or later updated by the Military ? Would that engine be OK in the 5 ton ....?? thanks Chris (alfa59)

Hi Guys, I had the same problem this summer- reason : worn rubber profile which keeps the glass in place . I changed the profile in which the glass is "guided" and the other horizontal profile (took me a while) and from now on the doors are perfect - no more noise from glass window being loose...

Thanks will have a word with the current owner !! could be that he has changed the engine or the military did. Will keep you posted thanks Chris (alfa59)

Hi, Well thanks you make me sweating now ! I will ask the current owner to check for sure. So in other words you recon not to take the M54A2 if it has the LDT 465-1C engine ? What is de difference betnween the LDT 465 1- C and -D version - does it has something to do with the whistler turbo ?

Seller quoted LDT 465 1 C Why would you hesitate ? Chris (alfa59)

Hi Guys, Still hesitating although wife seems to get more "understanding" as I want to buy the M54 for my next year's birthday !! (50 years !!) What is the difference between the LDT 465 IC version and -D version ? Seller states that the M54 has the LDT 465 I C version? Chris (alfa 59)

Hi boys, A big thank you to all of you for the info, I will "sleep" over it another week and then decide keep them rolling !! regards, Chris (alfa59)

Dr Greg, Just showed my wife your reply ! She couldn't stop laughing. Good points Is indeed hard as keeping the Deuce and buy the M54 would be the ideal world. Anybody knows if the sound of the M54 Multifuel is similar as the M35A2? regards Chris (alfa59)

M35A2 vs M54A2 multifuel Hi, Greetings from Belgium (Europe). I have currently a M35A2 with the whistler turbo but I am also interested in the M54A2 multifuel as I was told it has servo steering. Problem is I have never driven a M54 Multifuel... Has anybody (driving) experience between the 2...

Hi, Greetings from Belgium (Europe). I have currently a M35A2 with the whistler turbo but I am also interested in the M54A2 multifuel as I was told it has servo steering. Problem is I have never driven a M54 Multifuel... Has anybody (driving) experience between the 2 models - what would you...

Hi Greetings from Belgium (Europe) In the recent partlist for the M35A2, I saw a front bumper step kit. Anyone knows where to buy these? Merry Christmas to all of you ! Chris (alfa 59)

Hi, Greetings from overseas Belgium. Does anybody know if a dome light has ever been originally installed in the cabin of the M35A2? Where are the rifle mountings installed? regards, Chris

Hi, thanks - I will thry the trick with the vise grips - changed 3 times the wiper motors, red button is not pushed in , still didn't work. So let's see if your magician works !! tnx Chris

Hi, Greetings from Belgium - preparing my M35A2 for our MV contest starting on Friday until Sunday. About 250 MV's are expected (see website www.wingsandwheels.be) Changed the air hoses and wiper motors - passenger side works fine - blade is moving correctly. Driver's side is another problem -...