MB100, Ssangyong/Daewoo Istana [ARCHIVED]

[OTEP]

Don't worry so much about the MB100 suspension. Ang tibay niyan. Yung samin, yung rubber axle boot pa lang ang pinalitan since binili.

Wala akong patawad sa mga lubak kahit yun ang dala ko.

[wax]

I bought an MB100 van 5 months ago and it was great since then. I have a problem with my engine right now. The mechanic said blow-by na makina ko kasi there's white smoke coming out from oil channel sa harap. The machanic said kelangan na daw ng overhaul ng engine ko and it will cost me a lot of money! I also noticed lately na malakas and consumption ko ng diesel, around 5-6 kms only per liter. Before I had my injector tips serviced (not replaced). I am thinking of replacing it na lang baka kasi kaya malakas consumption ko dahil di na maganda tips ko.

Any advices on what i should check and where can I bring it for repairs? I read about RBL and MCR shops on some of the threads here. Where can I find these shops?

Thanks guys!

[OTEP]

It would be hard to assess if your engine is indeed for overhaul just by your post. The best thing to do is to see a reliable mechanic.

RBL can do the overhaul. I'm not so sure about MCR. RBL is along Quezon Ave. (fronting Classmate KTV). MCR is in Banawe near Quezon Ave.

[wax]

Hi Otep! Thanks for the immediate reply.

As per my mechanic, di naman daw delikado yung engine ko and it will last pa naman daw. I just have to monitor my oil level lagi kasi it will consume oil because of the problem with my pistin rings. Anyway, my immediate concern right now is my consumption. Also, I noticed parang walang power ang van ko ngayon at parang medyo hirap na nga umakyat sa garage namin.

Is it advisable to change my injector tips or do I need to check my engine problem first before changing it?

I already inquired last time with Denso Calibration. The tips will cost me P1,600 a piece (x5).

I get my MB100 serviced sa Apic sa Banawe. It's a shop that specializes in MB100 and other korean parts. Their mechanic is a former mechanic of CMC (as they claim) but so far okay naman gawa nila. I want to look for other shops sana that's why I asked RBL. Gusto ko I can get second opinions and options when having my van fixed.

Thanks again Otep!

[OTEP]

The engine of the MB100 is a very tough engine. It has been around since the 70's. It can go 250,000kms. without having the need to replace internals. Just maintenance.

Try getting a second opinion from other calibrators like Betan and Central Diesel. We took our unit to CD and instead of a calibration, they just advised us to change the fuel filter/s (I can't recall if the MB100 had a single filter or two). Ok naman na. May power na ulit. Maybe you could pay them a visit sometime.

RBL did the overhaul on our other Benz. Matagal na iyon. More than 8 years ago. Pero ok pa din up to now.

[jerkky]

try mo sa MCR (RUDSON na name ngayon pero same lang yon). Si Mang Rudy ang owner non, tapos si Francis yung mechanic. si Francis nanggaling ng sunshine so benz kabisado nya kalikutin. expert na siya sa MB100 for the past years. kausapin mo sila pareho para malaman kung ano ba problem. yung service nila as far as i'm concerned, maganda. tanong rin natin si kimpoy.

kimpoy,
ok ba sa MCR? look at my handle. palitan mo ng konti letters, kilala mo na ako.

[OTEP]

MCR subok ko na yan. hehehe. Kaya lang baka mahirap mag-overhaul from their store front. Pero kung may shop sila, worth trying din siguro.

[wax]

Otep..

I had my filters replaced siguro last december lang pero I'll check na rin. Two filters meron ang MB100. I dont know what it's called pero yung isa plastic na maliit lang and the other one malaki. Primary and master ata tawag, but im not sure, hehe.

Jerkky..

Where can I find MCR/RUDSON? What about the parts? Do they also sell parts for MB100s?

Thanks guys!

[vinj]

Did your mechanic do a compression test on your engine already?

Kung overhaul talaga, you'll save good amount of money if you take your time to canvass around and source the needed parts... Don't just leave it with your mechanic and ask him for the bill afterwards.

[OTEP]

MCR is primarily a parts store in Banawe. Primary (the big one) and inline (yung plastic sa fuel line).