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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-22-2022, 03:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 333,094
Posted By jetfiremuck
oil pump losing prime ongoing.

ive been given help and hints regarding the above issue including running an extra 2qts of oil in the pan. Overnight upon startup im looking at 45 secs for the light to go out. I even feel the engine...
Forum: Parts for sale 05-19-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 22,217
Posted By jetfiremuck
need oil pan

Need an oil pan shipping to Fl 32082 Thanks
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-15-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,596
Posted By jetfiremuck
clarification on the altitude valve

In doing a static timing check on the d24t, does the altitude valve on the side of the pump when 12v applied increase the advance by much?. So should i set it to .95 then apply 12v cont while...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-25-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 36,654
Posted By jetfiremuck
Ive followed your detailed pump overhaul blog. ...

Ive followed your detailed pump overhaul blog.

Regarding the relationship between the fuel limiter screw and idle speed at idle under load my issue is that i get a gray black haze at idle with ac...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 03-16-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,355
Posted By jetfiremuck
Idle speed in D ac on hot day

As title says what are you all setting idle speed in drive ac on (high fan speed). Does the engine vibrate or hunt ? Thanks
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 01-03-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,428
Posted By jetfiremuck
That’s the tool exactly. The mod to the tool...

That’s the tool exactly. The mod to the tool works a treat and can loosen the tightest crank bolts. Bonus extra parts in the kit so not wasted. Tool is beefy too.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-31-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,796
Posted By jetfiremuck
Agree with the discovery being a brick. The rpm...

Agree with the discovery being a brick. The rpm at 70mph flat out is 2500rpm. Not expecting much better as the weight coupled with 265/70/18 tires and 3.54-1 gear ratio leaves very little when the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-29-2020, 12:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 31,428
Posted By jetfiremuck
I ordered the crafter vw timing tool kit when I...

I ordered the crafter vw timing tool kit when I replaced my timing belt. I cut a slot in the crank tool in the kit with a 41/2" angle grinder to match the slot in the crankto hold the damper pulley....
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-28-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,548
Posted By jetfiremuck
Prc6913 Land Rover 300tdi glow plug relay

I've had very good results with this glow plug relay timer. It doesn't use an input from a temp sender to operate. Wiring diagram is easy to wire up. I use the glow plug output from the relay to...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-28-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,788
Posted By jetfiremuck
I added 2qts extra to the engine. It hadent been...

I added 2qts extra to the engine. It hadent been started for 3 days prior. Left the oil drain down into the engine for 30 mins before starting. Cold start and oil pressure light went out quickly....
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-21-2020, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,788
Posted By jetfiremuck
Ill order a few and see how they go. Thanks

Ill order a few and see how they go. Thanks
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-21-2020, 05:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,200
Posted By jetfiremuck
Haze or no haze discussion

Understanding that its an 80s engine in the family of Mercedes early 1.6 vw etc what is an acceptable smoke haze ad idle after a run up to temperature.

In my case I see a slight gray haze at idle...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-21-2020, 05:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,796
Posted By jetfiremuck
Follow up. I adjusted the fuel screw again and...

Follow up. I adjusted the fuel screw again and eliminated the concern I had when the throtttle was snapped idle to high rpm the engine rpm hung before idling back down. Idle speed adjusted after.
...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-21-2020, 04:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,788
Posted By jetfiremuck
Thanks for the info. Id rather add 1-2 qts extra...

Thanks for the info. Id rather add 1-2 qts extra and see if this helps and eliminate the oil feed issue. This would be going from 7qts with filter change to 9...... if i add 2 more. Im still in the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-19-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,788
Posted By jetfiremuck
The oil pressure sender unit is a beck and arnley...

The oil pressure sender unit is a beck and arnley correct for the engine (with light rather than a gauge). I can tell by sound that the engine has no oil pressure as when the light goes out the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 12-17-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,788
Posted By jetfiremuck
no oil pressure at startup...possible synthetic oil?

Im finding no oil pressure upon startup after sitting for a few days. itll run for 2 minutes before the light goes out. Im running 15-40w full synthetic. I did a mechanical oil pressure test and its...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 12-06-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 14,045
Posted By jetfiremuck
Double lip viton seal size ve pump

I’ve used this seal with great success . Purchased from Orings and more.

Size is 17mm x 28mm x7mm.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-04-2020, 07:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,227
Posted By jetfiremuck
My experience was to fill new oil filter, then...

My experience was to fill new oil filter, then remove the pump gears and fill the whole pump with vaseline. install gears pushing vaseline out wipe and reinstall cover. the suction created draws the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-04-2020, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,125
Posted By jetfiremuck
Get a double lip viton seal well worth it.

Get a double lip viton seal well worth it.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-28-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,796
Posted By jetfiremuck
It's turning 2000 rpm at 65mph . That's ...

It's turning 2000 rpm at 65mph . That's converter locked. Acceleration is slow . I can watch the boost gauge increase and decrease as I get into it, with no appreciable speed increase. It's probably...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-23-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,796
Posted By jetfiremuck
Follow up. After detailed inspection and...

Follow up. After detailed inspection and checking,it looks like the boost pin was in the wrong location . In research I discovered that the mark on the diaphragm plate should coincide with the cut...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-14-2020, 08:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,796
Posted By jetfiremuck
Reread your previous reply and went through in...

Reread your previous reply and went through in detail. I think pump calibration is the issue. I can do trans kick down adjustment easily enough.

I'm waiting on damper tools to do timing belt.
...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-14-2020, 08:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,796
Posted By jetfiremuck
Thank you for taking time out to reply. As...

Thank you for taking time out to reply.

As I've never run a volvo turbo diesel automatic before, the running characteristics are different. I have an 03 vw tdi automatic, however that trans is...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-11-2020, 06:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,796
Posted By jetfiremuck
Disco/Volvo

Need some help and input regarding engine (like a 760 loaded pulling a trailer scenario.

From stop to take off. Initial lag turbo builds boos to 5psi, trans shifts 1-2, turbo drops out of boost...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-14-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,816
Posted By jetfiremuck
Yes I did hard road tests before and was getting...

Yes I did hard road tests before and was getting to the point where I’d have to do something. Judging how harsh the chemical attacks carbon the long soak overnight the chemical seeped into the oil...
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