Forum: Items Wanted
01-13-2024, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 12,655
oil drain pipe from turbo
Hi, I'm after the oil drain pipe that returns oil back to the block from the bottom of the turbo.
Thanks, Carl.
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Forum: Items Wanted
11-26-2023, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 12,061
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-10-2023, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 16,519
new chra - Melett
I'm replacing the CHRA of my original 466088 turbo as it's now nearly 40 years old.
I got a new Melett CHRA. Quality looks good but the oil feed at the top is more like a oil drain attachment.
I...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-21-2023, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 44,380
got it
Couldn't find the tag. Garrett Airsearch 466088 1
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-21-2023, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 44,380
which turbo 1984 760 d24t (uk)
Hi, need a new turbo core, just want to check exactly what it is . Any part numbers i can cross check. i presume its a t3 turbo. only number i could find is on it is L494351 54.
Thanks, Carl.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-18-2023, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 223,029
turbo
The turbo is original from 1984, it's knackered and weeping oil through the intake hence the black smoke on boost :o/
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-06-2023, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 223,029
Screw
I've backed off the fuel screw quite a bit. It's only only hard acceleration and it's not too bad. I've also put in v power diesel. The retest is tomorrow. Is there a limit to how much I can back off...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-05-2023, 06:00 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 223,029
yes
When I accelerate hard its chucking out black smoke, which is how the test is done. Is there enrichment when accelerating?
Turning down the fuel screw a bit help?
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-03-2023, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 223,029
no
No , that issue has been sorted, this is too smoky when revved up.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-03-2023, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 223,029
reduce smoke
My car has failed it's mot because it's too smoky. How can I get it blowing clearer exhaust gases out the back end?
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Forum: Help! My car died!
05-14-2023, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 16,603
head gasket fubared?
Hi,
I feel i might already know the answer but... On starting I'm getting A LOT of white smoke from the exhaust and so much soot is coming out of the exhaust it's leaving a 2 foot black skid mark on...
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Forum: Items Wanted
05-14-2023, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 16,346
battery tie down
Hi, I'm after whatever keeps the battery in place on my 760 diesel. i presume it's like a big pin and clip similar to the petrol versions?
Thanks.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-17-2021, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,673
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-16-2021, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 25,992
Thermostat 80 degree
MEYLE 028 280 0001 THERMOSTAT COOLANT. Currently £9.16 on ebay . This is the 80 degree one.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-16-2021, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,673
Engine coolant routing.
I've put in an 80 degree thermostat. However the pipe from the top of the head to the radiator gets hot. Surely that would be a better place for a thermostat?
On a redblock you have the thermostat...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-09-2021, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 346,909
gasket
where do you get the one piece gasket from? It has been leaking from the valve cover gasket.
I have a piece of replacement pipe, so all good.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-08-2021, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 346,909
pic
https://imgur.com/gallery/LNvzq37
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-08-2021, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 346,909
leak from pipe
Hi, on my 1984 D24T engine, there is the metal pipe that runs along the inlet manifold that joins a rubber hose that's between the pipes to and from the heater matrix. It then goes round the back of...
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Forum: The Garage
09-27-2020, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 132,424
m90
An m90 gearbox is a massive improvement over the m46. I do miss the OD green light on the dash though!
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-24-2020, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,192
760
There's no cabled operated clutch on a 760. Maybe on an old 240. As the floor pan and dimensions are the same as a 940 (which had the M90) everything bolts on. Don't have to mess about with engine...
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Forum: Items Wanted
02-29-2020, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 11,097
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Forum: Items Wanted
12-02-2019, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 10,380
Monroe la353
Anybody have a pair of rear shocks? Monroe LA353. Thanks.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
12-01-2019, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,192
info
It was of course a m46 not m47 but the dimensions are the same.
It drives so much better now.
still the same flywheel with a sachs diesel clutch for later 940's (1994-1998).
I didn't have a...
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Forum: Member Showroom
11-21-2019, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 56,979
oil cooler
Hi Dennis, can you provide an ebay link to the VW Transporter T4 oilcooler kit please.
Thanks.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-17-2019, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,192
success!
It has been done. However it was a faff. I used a petrol m90 prop. you have to use the 3 bolt flange on the end of box. I'll do a write up shortly.
Carl.
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