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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 06-25-2023, 04:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Wax stat wasn't even working on the other engine...

Wax stat wasn't even working on the other engine so I was quite surprised at first start. Only when coolant reaches temperature (80 degrees C) it starts to idle normally, which takes some time...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 06-24-2023, 01:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Since last post I swapped the engines, did a full...

Since last post I swapped the engines, did a full service including belts and timing of the pump. New engine is (first 100km's) much better I think. No smoke yet, starts easily and sounds healthier....
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-28-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Alright i'll check again, just printed the...

Alright i'll check again, just printed the workshop manual ;)

Last time i did the timing belt I replaced the crank bolt, is it actually necessary to do so? I remember I bought one of the last ones...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-28-2023, 05:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Alright, engine is out together with the gearbox....

Alright, engine is out together with the gearbox. Spare engine did not come with flywheel, is there any way to determine the position of the flywheel onto the crankshaft? Without the gearbox on there...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-26-2023, 11:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Lesson learned the hard way then I guess.. now I...

Lesson learned the hard way then I guess.. now I know what not to do with the other engine.

Edit: is it possible to remove engine without removing the gearbox? I have everything disconnected, but...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-26-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Yes thought about timing too, maybe due to...

Yes thought about timing too, maybe due to starting on brake clean pretty violently? Ran fine though last time I drove it, nothing different than before.

I redid the whole timing, build my own...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-26-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
I have the original 240 d24 radiator in there...

I have the original 240 d24 radiator in there now, the other one I have is for later model 240 / 740 turbo? Last week I flushed the old one several times, lots of shit came out and afterwards the car...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-17-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
2nd hand d24 240 radiator. I flushed it multiple...

2nd hand d24 240 radiator. I flushed it multiple times. Also bought another d24 radiator (nos) but hose connections are on different sides. Will get new hose to run the new new radiator in the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-17-2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Oh well, lets swap engine and take this one apart...

Oh well, lets swap engine and take this one apart to find out. It did sit for 20 years with only tap water in it so coolant system is probably full with rust.

I have a (new) d24t radiator. Didnt...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-16-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Update: Finally got the engine ''running...

Update:

Finally got the engine ''running right''. Now it makes it to 130 km/h in 4th gear, no overdrive. But several new problems came up, most importantly it overheated / boiled it's water...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-30-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Car was parked in 1999, so it has been sitting...

Car was parked in 1999, so it has been sitting for more than 20 years.

I checked the belt, it is on the tight side, can just twist is 45 degrees. Going to be fun to retension it and reset the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-28-2023, 12:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
Hey Ngoma, Thanks for the extensive reply. ...

Hey Ngoma,

Thanks for the extensive reply.

Filter has been replaced when I got it and drained all of the fuel to replace with new diesel. Last week, when it was finally allowed to be driven on...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-25-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 47,047
Posted By 245d6
N/A D24 loses power nearing max revs, brown black grey smoke

So I have this 245 D6, 300.000 km's, 1983, which runs quite well (i suppose, only used to air-cooled gasoline engines so I try not to worry to much about some ticking, valve noises etc.). It starts...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-25-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,508
Posted By 245d6
245D6Plastic

Hello all,

Some time ago I found an old 245 D6, always wanted to save an old car from being scrapped to I decided to use this one. I always try to avoid the most ''economical'' choice and go...
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