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Forum: Performance and aftermarket 09-18-2024, 03:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By DieselScout
I reached out but haven't heard anything back; I...

I reached out but haven't heard anything back; I heard he's no longer in the D24 game?

If the stock pump is capable of 200hp, would there be any advantage to using one of Anders' modified 12mm...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 09-17-2024, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 943
Posted By DieselScout
200hp from Stock Turbo and Injection Pump?

Currently in the process of building 2x D24Ts in Volvo 240s
The automatic sedan will be around stock power at the moment and the standard wagon will be a bit more than stock, hopefully.

I am...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 09-12-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,702
Posted By DieselScout
I think it's from a Mercedes of the same era...

I think it's from a Mercedes of the same era (looks about the same size) but I think the turbine housing is a .42 or a .48 instead of .36

Is the stock A/R .36 turbo the largest that will fit in a...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 08-30-2024, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,702
Posted By DieselScout
Turbo Fitment into 240

I received my D24T block back from the machinist yesterday.

Currently removing the old engine from my Sedan.

Doing a quick test fit of the turbo and exhaust manifold before removing engine.
...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 06-14-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,597
Posted By DieselScout
The engine was in rough shape, so I would just...

The engine was in rough shape, so I would just like to do a thorough examination on everything before installing into the build.

Play seems fine, but this is the my first turbo, so I don't have a...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 06-14-2024, 06:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,597
Posted By DieselScout
Turbo Part Sourcing

I'm currently trying to build a D24T to put into my 240.
To my understanding the turbo on the D24 is a Garret T3?

Picked up a turbo with a seized block. Turbo is covered in oil and rust.
Any...
Forum: Items Wanted 05-28-2024, 05:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 20,168
Posted By DieselScout
Modified 240 D24 Oil Pan to Accept Turbo Oil Drain

Came across this forum post while researching how to install a D24T into a 240: https://www.d24t.com/showthread.php?p=9764

Does anyone have a D24 pan like in the thread that can accept a turbo oil...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 05-23-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 39,585
Posted By DieselScout
Apart from modifying the oil pan with an oil...

Apart from modifying the oil pan with an oil return port, would any other modifications/fabrications have to be made, or are the rest of the parts swappable/bolt-on?

Can the oil pan be tapped for...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 05-22-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 39,585
Posted By DieselScout
Modifications to D24 NA for Mountain Driving?

I just completed an 8,000 mile road trip across 22 US States and 1 Canadian Province. The rebuilt NA engine on the car performed wonderfully with no faults. The only item that broke was a hood...
Forum: Cars for sale 02-24-2024, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,106
Posted By DieselScout
Sent a PM for more info.

Sent a PM for more info.
Forum: Help! My car died! 02-14-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 23,016
Posted By DieselScout
Air in Injector Return Lines

I installed clear tubing on my injector return lines the other day.
All lines have lots of foaming/bubbles going back to the "out" port on the injection pump. Is this normal?

The car drives fine...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-06-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 25,241
Posted By DieselScout
Swapping BW55 for AW70?

I recently parted out a '93 240 Classic Wagon with a good AW70.

Is it possible/worth swapping the BW55 transmission in an '82 240 D24 for an AW70 out of a gas 240?

My first thought is that it...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-05-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 27,179
Posted By DieselScout
I went with a metallic blue color to match the...

I went with a metallic blue color to match the car body: https://youtu.be/FFhuF0MRlEI?feature=shared
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 01-31-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,650
Posted By DieselScout
I'm not sure if it's the "best," but for coolant,...

I'm not sure if it's the "best," but for coolant, I run Zerex G05

Other fluids I am currently running....
Motor Oil: Mobil 1 0w-40 European FS
M46 Transmission & Power Steering: Redline Racing...
Forum: Member Showroom 10-18-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 41,838
Posted By DieselScout
D24 Rebuild into a 1982 245

Video timelapse showing my first D24 engine build the past year: https://youtu.be/FFhuF0MRlEI?feature=shared
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-18-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 50,294
Posted By DieselScout
Finally found the issue of the oil consumption......

Finally found the issue of the oil consumption...

Turns out the machinist I sent the block to last year did a poor job boring and honing the cylinders.
Unfortunately, I didn't have a "base...
Forum: New Member Introductions 09-22-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 68,096
Posted By DieselScout
Tom Bryant in Maine will be your best lead in the...

Tom Bryant in Maine will be your best lead in the Northeast for information: https://thosbryant.wordpress.com/

Baked Beans Garage has several good videos on these engines:...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-27-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 50,294
Posted By DieselScout
The pistons/rings are from Kolbenschmidt. .5mm...

The pistons/rings are from Kolbenschmidt.
.5mm oversized. Block was bored and honed at machine shop.

I made sure all of the rings were orientated correctly/offset from one another.

Cylinder...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-27-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 50,294
Posted By DieselScout
The oil consumption has gotten considerably...

The oil consumption has gotten considerably worse, recently.

About a week after switching to the synthetic oil, (Rotella T6 5W-30) the oil consumption has increased to 1 quart every 150 miles....
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-15-2023, 02:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 50,294
Posted By DieselScout
The gasket is the rubber one-piece from Goetze. ...

The gasket is the rubber one-piece from Goetze.
Studs are shouldered.

From what I can tell, most of the oil is leaking from the cam cover (refill) cap.
I tried replacing the old (cork?) gasket...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-15-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 50,294
Posted By DieselScout
The entire engine has been "gone through"...

The entire engine has been "gone through" (Pistons, blocks, head, bearings, etc...) Block was sent to a machine shop to hone and bore .5mm over.

I have oil leaking from the cam cover cap, is this...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-14-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 50,294
Posted By DieselScout
Break-in Period for Rebuilt Engine

Rebuilt an old D24 NA I had kicking around and installed it this week.
Currently at 400 miles of running time since install.

What is the recommended break-in period for these engines?

I am...
Forum: Items Wanted 05-12-2023, 12:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 21,688
Posted By DieselScout
16mm Vacuum Pump Plunger

Anyone have a 16mm diameter vacuum pump plunger, in good shape, kicking around?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-21-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 20,986
Posted By DieselScout
Head Cracks Between Valves

Below are measurements of cracks between the valves on an old D24T head.

Measurements of cracks using caliper and magnifying glass:
Cyl. 1: 0.59mm
Cyl. 2: 0.67mm
Cyl. 3: 0.49mm
Cyl. 4: 0.40mm...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 01-02-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,639
Posted By DieselScout
New Main Bearings Compatible?

The new set of Glyco (P/N: 271222) main bearings that I picked up is a "Type 1" Flanged type bearing shell.

The engine that I am currently rebuilding has "Type 2," separate thrust washers and...
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