Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-10-2012, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 35
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looking for an oil pump
Where can I find an oil pump?
I have finally gotten to the point that I am going to pull the motor and replace the gasket, and as long as I have it out I am going to replace the oil pump, if...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-27-2011, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
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Forum: The Garage
05-07-2011, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 13,998
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
05-05-2011, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-24-2010, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-24-2010, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
I very carefully straightened the valve cover...
I very carefully straightened the valve cover nut/stud seating areas and the little steel reinforcements that sit on top of it, and I also used some forma gasket outboard of the neoprene seal itself,...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-16-2010, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
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Forum: Items Wanted
11-15-2010, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,680
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Forum: Items Wanted
11-15-2010, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,426
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-15-2010, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
OK, I have a Dremel tool with a diamond cutoff...
OK, I have a Dremel tool with a diamond cutoff wheel that would do the same thing, maybe get fancy and chuck it up in the lathe and trim it with the Dremel while the lathe spins it. How much did you...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-15-2010, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
had two other thoughts-
Is it possible to burnish the seal bearing area without removing the oil pump?
Is it possible the oil is coming from somewhere else? I saw no evidence of oil leakage from anywhere else, but has...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-15-2010, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
no joy with going outboard of the line. Still...
no joy with going outboard of the line. Still getting a trickle of oil onto the belt. This is getting to be a serious PITA. If I have to pull the engine to replace the seal, I might as well...
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Forum: Suspension and Brakes
11-15-2010, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,422
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Forum: Suspension and Brakes
11-13-2010, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 10,422
steel brake lines
I've been trying to unscrew an old brake hose on my 740 so I can change the caliper. After the problems I had with the right side hose/line attachment, I soaked the connections in penetrating oil...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-13-2010, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-13-2010, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
ok, the repair kit is not feasible
In order to install that sleeve, I'd have to pull the oil pump, and in order to do that I'd have to pull the engine and drop the pan. That ain't happening, not this fall.
What I did was...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-13-2010, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
11-07-2010, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 13,681
yup, water is not very compressible
I take your point, but it is worth noting that Jason has an intercooler; it may have a moisture drain on it to take care of just such problems. If not, I would think that retrofitting a moisture...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-05-2010, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,945
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-05-2010, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
OK, I'm running out of ideas here.
I have done the following-
Replaced the Valve cover gasket;
Replaced the cam seal;
replaced the front main seal;
checked the VC gasket studs;
And I am STILL getting a trickle of oil on the...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-04-2010, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,945
here, here. I second what V8V said about the...
here, here. I second what V8V said about the reason that most volvo TDs ended up in the yard. Mine had only 150K miles on it when I got it, and the guy who had it before me, although a decent shade...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-03-2010, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,100
puffing clouds-
MOved the diaphragm screw all the way up and this did reduce the smoke load on acceleration somewhat, but I still have smoke on hard accel. It's more evenly distributed now, not so puffy. I'll look...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-31-2010, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 34,268
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-28-2010, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 21,004
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-28-2010, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 21,004
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