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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-26-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,833
Posted By ngoma
How do you know you have a temp problem? ...

How do you know you have a temp problem?


Squealing, chatter, and creaking is normal. Use a cheater pipe on your breaker bar for better leverage and control.
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 10-21-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,571
Posted By ngoma
You're asking if the turbo and oil return line...

You're asking if the turbo and oil return line are going to bump into the frame and steering rack? Hard to make a definitive call on that based on your two photos because of possible parallax errors,...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-21-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,833
Posted By ngoma
So where are we now? Seems to me that we still...

So where are we now? Seems to me that we still really don't know engine temperatures if you are doubting the sensor and/or gauge. Were you able to borrow an IR thermometer?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-18-2024, 11:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,833
Posted By ngoma
So, what fixed the temperature problem for those...

So, what fixed the temperature problem for those three days?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-12-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,833
Posted By ngoma
I don't know if the diesel versions of the...

I don't know if the diesel versions of the temperature sensor and gauge are different from the gasser versions but there was some extra circuitry involved in the model years of your samples that...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-11-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,833
Posted By ngoma
Not sure. I didn't try to translate the German...

Not sure. I didn't try to translate the German description in that link.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-10-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,833
Posted By ngoma
I use Wahler 4116 87d with great success. ...

I use Wahler 4116 87d with great success.

https://spareto.com/products/wahler-thermostat-coolant/4116-87d1
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-09-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,833
Posted By ngoma
Cold lower radiator section and lower radiator...

Cold lower radiator section and lower radiator hose point to either clogged radiator, bad thermostat (or incorrectly installed?), or waterpump. Possible trapped air bubble?

NOTE: Running without...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 10-05-2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
Posted By ngoma
That can work, up to a point of diminishing...

That can work, up to a point of diminishing returns.

Probably the most info you will find on this is here:

http://vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php/board,6.0.html
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-05-2024, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 899
Posted By ngoma
Where have you tried so far? Might have to...

Where have you tried so far?

Might have to do a cut'n'splice for a few sections. I have done that before. Two hose clamps per hose end, using ATF-rated hose.
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 10-04-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,401
Posted By ngoma
2500 PSI seems quite a bit higher than spec. What...

2500 PSI seems quite a bit higher than spec. What is the reason for that?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-08-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,572
Posted By ngoma
Oh ok, so no actual coolant dripping? Just some...

Oh ok, so no actual coolant dripping? Just some slight discoloration? Then just keep it under observation. No need to dismantle anything-- chances are that could even make it worse or at least turn...
Forum: Member Showroom 08-07-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,044
Posted By ngoma
Might make the speedo displayed speed closer to...

Might make the speedo displayed speed closer to actual? :p All mine seem to display higher than actual. Even with oversized tires.

ZF 4HP22L has a pretty low 1st gear, should be OK there. On the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-07-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,572
Posted By ngoma
Agree, either pitting or rough mineral buildup or...

Agree, either pitting or rough mineral buildup or both.
Forum: Member Showroom 08-06-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,044
Posted By ngoma
You might be thinking of the X1/9? A former...

You might be thinking of the X1/9? A former girlfriend had one. She wasn't so good driving the stickshift so I was by default the designated driver. We took many memorable trips up on the mountain...
Forum: Member Showroom 08-05-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,044
Posted By ngoma
Pininfarina and Bertone, the two main Itailian...

Pininfarina and Bertone, the two main Itailian coachbuilders. Most of my Italian cars were Pininfarina bodied. Bertone did do some Ferraris. Do you notice some similarities to the 780? Especially the...
Forum: Member Showroom 07-30-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,044
Posted By ngoma
OK, looks like you have the most vexing possible...

OK, looks like you have the most vexing possible downside mitigated-- Proceed with my blessing! :D

My experience with several 60s-80s era Italian cars is that the design priorities were (in...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-30-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,921
Posted By ngoma
Not where I would start, but since you seem...

Not where I would start, but since you seem determined, just make sure you are prepared with gaskets, nuts, and studs, just in case.

TB might "still look good" but if you can't verify it has been...
Forum: Member Showroom 07-29-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,044
Posted By ngoma
Great idea! Personally I like most all Italian...

Great idea! Personally I like most all Italian automobile styling.

One thing to keep in mind is that it is a one-off body produced in small numbers so replacement parts might be hard to come by in...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-29-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,921
Posted By ngoma
Let's get some more information. What color...

Let's get some more information.

What color smoke?

How long does it last?

Condition of the air filter? Fuel filter?

Condition of the engine in general? Miles? Maintenance history?
Forum: Help! My car died! 07-09-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 14,681
Posted By ngoma
In my experience, it's the plastic sockets that...

In my experience, it's the plastic sockets that get deformed from user error-- popping them off and on the ball studs without unlocking them first. Then they fit sloppy and can tend to disengage by...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 06-14-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 26,162
Posted By ngoma
Why do you want to open it up? Excessive play?

Why do you want to open it up? Excessive play?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-27-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,166
Posted By ngoma
I figure when the oil is at the top of the marked...

I figure when the oil is at the top of the marked area on the dipstick that indicates full. Bottom of the marked area indicates 1L (qt.) low.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-26-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,166
Posted By ngoma
My greenbook still states 7L incl. filter. Yours...

My greenbook still states 7L incl. filter. Yours states "6 LITRES of oil inc FILTER?"

2097

There is always some residual oil in the engine after draining.
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 05-25-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 45,806
Posted By ngoma
Main items are: Turbo IP w/ LDA Turbo...

Main items are:

Turbo IP w/ LDA
Turbo oil feed (part of the oil cooler/heater assy)
Turbo oil return


The oil return line is not pressurized so can either drill/tap a fitting into the N/A...
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