Forum: Tool Rental
07-30-2013, 05:55 PM
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Forum: Cars for sale
06-23-2013, 07:05 PM
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I am right smack in the middle of Ohio, in...
I am right smack in the middle of Ohio, in Columbus. I live in the northern suburbs of Columbus.
I am probably going to be driving up to Canada with a car hauler soon though, and if someone were...
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Forum: Cars for sale
06-16-2013, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 5
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There's a chance I would let this car go for...
There's a chance I would let this car go for $1000 firm to a good home. I'm probably getting another car soon (I've always wanted a V8 W126 Benz, and a grey market one has fallen into my sight).
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Forum: Cars for sale
05-03-2013, 02:48 PM
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Views: 11,792
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Forum: Cars for sale
05-03-2013, 02:45 PM
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Views: 11,792
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Forum: The Garage
03-17-2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 28,658
Awesome thread!
Coincidentally, it looks...
Awesome thread!
Coincidentally, it looks like I am about to do a very similar swap. You helped me (via e-mail) do the belt on my 85 about a year ago. The car is a total piece of junk, but the...
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Forum: Parts for sale
11-20-2012, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 8,909
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-22-2012, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 11,894
Injection Pump Rebuild
My injection pump has 220,000 miles on it from what I am able to gather. The engine has about half that on a rebuild and it runs absolutely fantastic, no crazy smoke, no oil leaks (I'm not kidding)...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
09-22-2012, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,763
When you tow an automatic car with the drive...
When you tow an automatic car with the drive wheels on the ground, the transmission lubrication pump does not work, so it's like running it all those miles with no fluid.
Out of curiosity, how many...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-19-2012, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
I thought I updated this thread earlier, but I...
I thought I updated this thread earlier, but I guess I didn't. Thanks everyone for the help, I've put over 750 miles on the diesel and have loved every one of them. I've been averaging close to...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
02-28-2012, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 22,827
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Forum: Items Wanted
02-26-2012, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 0
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WTB: 7xx or 9xx wagon for D24t transplant
I have a very strong running d24t engine with numerous new mechanical parts, but the car that surrounds this motor has seen better days - it's rusty and the interior is falling apart.
So I am...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
02-26-2012, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 22,827
Deleted my rear muffler...
At some point in my 740td's history, a Bosal muffler was installed on the back of the car. I'm pretty sure this is a muffler for a gasoline car; it's quite restrictive. Last week, the spout on the...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-24-2012, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,856
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Forum: Parts for sale
02-23-2012, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 24,840
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-23-2012, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,856
Biodiesel?
Just got my D24t running with new timing belts, Bosch water pump, and new oil seals. Timing is set at .95 and it runs beautifully, even with the ancient diesel in the tank.
I'm about to fill it up...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-23-2012, 05:56 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
Here's a short video at warm idle. It idles...
Here's a short video at warm idle. It idles around 900-950rpm. The only things I can think of are that someone changed the idle speed (which wouldn't surprise me) or the idle speed is raised because...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-22-2012, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
Added Update:
Drove it around town for a...
Added Update:
Drove it around town for a good 45 minutes to an hour, I can't believe how good it runs! The smoke went away after a few blocks of driving; now, I can only make out the faintest hint...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-22-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-21-2012, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-05-2012, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
I used your method of checking the IP timing,...
I used your method of checking the IP timing, I'll explain how just in case I'm missing something
- Screw dial indicator into IP.
- Turn engine clockwise until dial indicator reaches lowest...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
01-11-2012, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
As usual, super helpful information- thanks!
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As usual, super helpful information- thanks!
I will try your method of setting the IP timing. I did not rotate the engine at all with the pump belt off, but I did turn the pump many times because...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
01-11-2012, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGNbQf33DXU
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGNbQf33DXU
Here's what is going on with it. Before I was able to take the video, It ran for about 5-6 seconds and smoothed out to idle pretty well in that time,...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
01-11-2012, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
I'm having some trouble getting the thing to...
I'm having some trouble getting the thing to start. I'm charging the battery now - I'll spare the details but I somehow switched my battery charger off last night and didn't get much of a charge on...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
01-10-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 28,743
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