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Forum: Help! My car died! 11-02-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,236
Posted By Jimarilo
Just a quick update, the XPA1132 is too short. So...

Just a quick update, the XPA1132 is too short. So re-ordered the next belt up

The 13mm wide belts fit very well and look far more substantial than the standard skinny 10mm belts. No more belt...
Forum: Help! My car died! 10-21-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,236
Posted By Jimarilo
Nor me, there is a calculation to work it out. ...

Nor me, there is a calculation to work it out.

However, I ordered two belts with ukvolvo's ebay link and cross referenced the length with simply bearings

ebay link belt numbers

Alternator...
Forum: Help! My car died! 10-21-2023, 04:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,236
Posted By Jimarilo
I agree with the comments on the 10mm belts...

I agree with the comments on the 10mm belts squealing. After replacing my belts which were 10mm for both the power steering and alternator, I keep having to re-adjust the belts due to squealing. The...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-26-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,306
Posted By Jimarilo
Here is a kit that gives the cam locking tool and...

Here is a kit that gives the cam locking tool and the IP locking pin, including a dial gauge to time your pump

USA Ebay item nos. 313037123090

I bought this kit on the uk ebay, is very good
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-21-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
I just clicked on your name rather than thread...

I just clicked on your name rather than thread and came up your profile

Aircraft engineer ........I once did a month at Blackbush, pretty much making tea and did a bit of spray painting on...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-20-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Hi Tristan, Just had the wheels off for a quick...

Hi Tristan, Just had the wheels off for a quick gander pre-mot. Front has original volvo discs and pads. Pads could do with changing, no play in the wheel what so ever. The anti-roll bar linkage...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-19-2022, 06:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Have taken her out again and been no issues,...

Have taken her out again and been no issues, running very well

I have read a few issues with the pump as well and think it worth changing anyway. It was a central noise which makes me even more...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-18-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,939
Posted By Jimarilo
Been trying to work out the best and most cost...

Been trying to work out the best and most cost effective way to change my cambelt, without laying out on the crankshaft tools, to lock the crank and to torque the main bolt to 332lbs/450nm

Ebay...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-18-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,939
Posted By Jimarilo
Are the four bolts and the main bolt in the...

Are the four bolts and the main bolt in the crankshaft pulley .......stretch bolts ???

Do they have to be replaced once they are undone ??
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-18-2022, 08:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Thanks yet again for the heads up I haven't...

Thanks yet again for the heads up

I haven't taken a wheel off yet to look at anything, but will have a look before the MOT. Yes I will put her through and see what occurs first

A strange thing...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-17-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Indeed nothing wrong with a bit of black smoke,...

Indeed nothing wrong with a bit of black smoke, but it is MOT time next week LOL

So it took 30 mins to reset the IP and dial in .95. The result was a much quieter engine, no black smoke and is...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-17-2022, 03:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
So, finally the penny has dropped and I have the...

So, finally the penny has dropped and I have the IP set at .98 and running much sweeter than before, I will drop it to .95 this afternoon to see how that works out Adjusting the IP does not take long...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-17-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Thanks bog, will be interesting to see your pics...

Thanks bog, will be interesting to see your pics now I have a welder ;-)
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-16-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
ngoma........thanks for your input it is much...

ngoma........thanks for your input it is much appreciated. However there is no need for the sarcasm, but if it makes you feel better, fill your boots

I have never stated I am a crack mechanic and...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-16-2022, 09:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Cheers have seen this before .........I wish he...

Cheers have seen this before .........I wish he would talk a bit slower ;-)

Well I have never come across such and arse of an engine. Obviously I am trying to time the bleeding thing by adjusting...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-16-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Think I have now realised where am going wrong ...

Think I have now realised where am going wrong

Getting the dial gauge zero'd at TDC #1 ......I then only need to turn the engine until the maximum reading is showing and no more

The first...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-16-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Thanks, as I only need two will probably use a...

Thanks, as I only need two will probably use a couple of regular 6 mm studs and space them out on the right hand side of the head (highside)

So, I have ordered the green book, thanks again.
...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-15-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,857
Posted By Jimarilo
Many thanks for the link much appreciated, thats...

Many thanks for the link much appreciated, thats a 100% must have. So, there can be no excuses when armed with the correct data, will get the other half to purchase one tonight as it is her account...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-14-2022, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,114
Posted By Jimarilo
Anyone know where to source (UK) the 6 mm cam...

Anyone know where to source (UK) the 6 mm cam cover studs ?? only need two or will just have to use two bolts
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-14-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,679
Posted By Jimarilo
Iain Tyrell (classic workshop) has said before,...

Iain Tyrell (classic workshop) has said before, use cheap mineral oil in a newly rebuilt engine to run it in. Then change to a fully synthetic oil there after. The mineral oil allows the parts to bed...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-12-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,857
Posted By Jimarilo
Hi, I have changed the filter and emptied the old...

Hi, I have changed the filter and emptied the old one into a bucket and found some debris in the fuel. Running some cleaner through is a good idea. I agree on the injectors and currently bidding on...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-11-2022, 05:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,857
Posted By Jimarilo
Just ordered a dial gauge and camshaft locking...

Just ordered a dial gauge and camshaft locking plate kit, hopefully should fit

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265142893171
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-11-2022, 12:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,857
Posted By Jimarilo
I just wrote a post and pressed send and needed...

I just wrote a post and pressed send and needed to log back in again then lost the post

Need to remember to copy the post before sending it .....doh !

Shorter version .........thanks for your...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 09-07-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,857
Posted By Jimarilo
Indeed, I am starting to think this engine is...

Indeed, I am starting to think this engine is more trouble than it's worth. A nice merc 300 straight 6 would be a lot less trouble. Just changing the rocker cover gasket is a bleeding nightmare to...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-25-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,857
Posted By Jimarilo
My recent 940s 1995 purchase runs like this...

My recent 940s 1995 purchase runs like this ......lumpy on warm tick over. Cold and hot start works perfectly

I changed the fuel filter and clogged air filter but still lumpy

Will investigate...
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