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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-10-2024, 01:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,020
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Good job with that build the color looks really...

Good job with that build the color looks really good
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-10-2024, 01:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,020
Posted By bigvolvoboy
No I believe this is the newer Volvo green that's...

No I believe this is the newer Volvo green that's on the semis now
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-02-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,020
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Yea I'm going with the John Deere green its just...

Yea I'm going with the John Deere green its just too clean.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-02-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,020
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I was considering matching the block to the blue...

I was considering matching the block to the blue metallic color of the car but I think I'm gonna have to stay true to the green block and do John Deere green. That D24T looks incredibly clean in that...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 01-23-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,020
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Question D24 Block Green Paint Available?

Hey, I'm just about ready to rebuild my D24 (once a few more parts arrive) and I was wondering if anything similar to the original green block color is available? I know there is the darker green...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-08-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 62,400
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Hey, I'm currently going through the process of...

Hey, I'm currently going through the process of rebuilding my NA D24 (even though its taking ages cuz of school). Where did you purchase parts from such as the rod bearings?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-17-2023, 01:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 63,138
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I figured if they're inexpensive enough it would...

I figured if they're inexpensive enough it would be a good idea to just replace them? Two of the crankshaft ones seems pretty worn.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-16-2023, 02:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 63,138
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I checked brickwerks.co.uk someone recommended in...

I checked brickwerks.co.uk someone recommended in this forum and it seems like it has most of the parts I will need. As for why I took it apart, I don't really know. I guess I figured I'm swapping...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-05-2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 63,138
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Exclamation D24 Teardown

Hey, so the D24 in my blue 244 is dead 3 cylinders have bad compression but I had a parts car with a running D24. I figured I would just swap it in and be done with it. One thing led to another and I...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-13-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,957
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Post D24 Radiator Manual Trans

Hey, my radiator is corroded and leaks coolant out of the edges so I went to search for another online and I can't find one. If anyone knows where I can get one please lmk. The volvo part number is...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-13-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,399
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I haven't tried myself yet because I'm waiting on...

I haven't tried myself yet because I'm waiting on some parts but I would highly recommend removing the radiator makes life a lot easier for sure.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-12-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 1,301,399
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I didn't have one either but harbor freight sells...

I didn't have one either but harbor freight sells this adapter that's apparently pretty accurate and is rated to a crazy 750 ft-lb....
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-04-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,637
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I'll keep that in mind if any pop up in a...

I'll keep that in mind if any pop up in a junkyard. I have hook tool and pliers so I was able to remove the first two discs which had the lowest clearance and measured them.

The exhaust had about...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-03-2023, 11:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,637
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Figured out the D24 ones are 31mm wide and the...

Figured out the D24 ones are 31mm wide and the redblocks use 33mm. From what I measured I'm probably going to start with 3.75-3.85 area for cylinder 1. Looks like it will be a lot of trail and error...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-02-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,637
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Also what's the cheapest place to get the shims...

Also what's the cheapest place to get the shims from?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-02-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,637
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I just realized I never tested the glow plugs...

I just realized I never tested the glow plugs which could honestly be the main issue. (Kind of put it off because you have to remove the IP to access glow plug #6) I'll make sure to test those and...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-02-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,637
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Yea that was the first cylinder so I ordered some...

Yea that was the first cylinder so I ordered some smaller discs and hopefully that’s they reason compression is so low. Also I don’t know too much about diesels but wouldn’t it still be able to start...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-30-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,637
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Checked the clearance and wasn't even able to get...

Checked the clearance and wasn't even able to get the smallest feeler gauge of 0.04 mm under the intake cam. I think the camshaft might be ruined as it is in pretty bad condition. Looks like I might...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-30-2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,637
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Realized after I posted this I never checked the...

Realized after I posted this I never checked the valve clearance so I'm going to do that today. The other 4 cylinders read 350ish and it has sat for years without running. The previous owner replaced...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-29-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,637
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Post Rip d24

I did a compression test today and tragically found out my engine is done for. cylinder 1 and 3 are only hitting 110ish psi but luckily I have a spare engine. I'm also going to be manual swapping it...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-20-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,221
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I was able to follow the return line down under...

I was able to follow the return line down under the car and unscrew a simple fitting and got the whole tank removed. What's the best way of cleaning out the tank?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-16-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,221
Posted By bigvolvoboy
82' D24 Sender Unit

Hey, I want to drop and clean all the gunk out of my gas tank but I can't seem to pull the return line off of the sender. When I push back the rubber hose it reveals another sort of nylon hose...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-16-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,166
Posted By bigvolvoboy
I guess I can just use a non genuine one until it...

I guess I can just use a non genuine one until it arrives then.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-14-2023, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,166
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Unhappy Vacuum pump seal/gasket D24

Hey, does anyone know if there's an alternative to the Vacuum pump sealing ring gasket because the soonest I can get one from VP autoparts is sometime after April 14th. Since it's considered a...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-22-2023, 10:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,479
Posted By bigvolvoboy
Yea I got a green book that looks like its been...

Yea I got a green book that looks like its been used very thoroughly lol.

It was mainly a Saab specialist shop but I figured I'd look through to see if they had any Volvo tools and sure enough...
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