Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-17-2020, 11:30 PM
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A little update with new videos
Here`s a little update with 3 fresh videos.
I`m glad how well it runs!
It would have been a tragic waste if recycled...
SOME INFO TO THE NEW VIDEOS:
It is a coldstart after about 2...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-09-2020, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Nice day
Yesterday I ran the d24t engine for over two hours.
Yes, I took videos.
No, no d24 harm was done during the video. Absolutely no revving on a coldstarted cold diesel engine.
The engine was...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-09-2020, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Nevadan, I tested and already mailed you a...
Nevadan, I tested and already mailed you a blockheater a few days ago, you just cover the shipping fee then I'm glad. It came to $5.30, plus the mail clerk asked $2 for packaging it up....
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-08-2020, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-06-2020, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-06-2020, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Thank you!
Today I made new threads for the...
Thank you!
Today I made new threads for the fuel filter top bracket bleeder bolt hole. Do not overtighten these because it is very easy to break the threads. Also easy to redo them.
Then I...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-05-2020, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Sunday funday
Sunday fun day.
Not only the new cars deserve it... To make life easier and more fun, now the green d24t has a push button start!
And it's Volvo style!
Mounted on the IP bracket and by...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-03-2020, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-03-2020, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
TGIF of the cooling system.
Oh okay. Looks like duct tape is good for everything. :))
Maybe I wasn't clear about this but
by saying problematic injector service i mean the following:
You know that if injection pump and its...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-02-2020, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-02-2020, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Turbodiesel Thursday
Not much was achieved today in terms of `dieseling`...
Some wood cutting, drilling holes to create a nice and stable battery tray on the engine stand. Then, building up the cooling system and...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-01-2020, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Message to previous owner!
Here`s some parts for tomorrow to clean up. Some mounts and the shield, etc.
Note the filter housing top in this unacceptable condition. Even the bleeder was fully stuck. (About the banjo...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-01-2020, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-01-2020, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-01-2020, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-30-2020, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Tuesday Turbodieseling
Today I originally planned to paint the fuel hard lines to the olive color I used for the injection pump. I decided to get a spare (nonturbo d24) set painted then swap them once it dried. Bad idea...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-29-2020, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Despite the assist from the small inline fuel...
Despite the assist from the small inline fuel pump and me pulling the throttle linkage to the max, the injectors needed some cranking before it fired up.
Wow it runs so well! Keeps idle, runs and...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-29-2020, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Manic Monday!
It was very hard to find even some wd40, these days places like A.zone are `attacked`, esp in the weekends. :) (Brake cleaner is what TP was a few months ago!)
Thank you for the note, I`ll get...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-28-2020, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Sunday summary
D24T resurrection
Anyone ever painted the injector hard lines successfully?
They are always rusty and corroded but I`ve seen diesel VW golfs with showroom quality looking hard lines...
I...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-28-2020, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Part 4 of Sunday progress
In the meantime, with all that assembly, why not have a starter painted?
And because I do not want to spend time making two blockoff plates for the EGR unit, I decided to use the egr mushroom...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-28-2020, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Part 3 of Sunday progress on the d24t assembly
Getting there...
It is now time to
-reconnect the main oil tube and add the large oil filter
-reconnect the turbo oil banjo and flexpipe (lots of playing with the two copper washers)...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-28-2020, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Part 2 of Sunday progress
Luckily the threads were all preserved. No hitting was necessary except the punch and hammering in the long-necked torx bit. Out of many others that is the one that finally in the end took out the...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-28-2020, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Not a smooth Sunday of td bricking
:) Yeah. And thanks for starting with positivity and sending useful advice as an answer!
I was just referring to the fact that I had to suspend installing the manifolds, turbo, etc. My plan was to...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-27-2020, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
Complication
Gaskets are up and exhaust stud threads cleaned&greased a little, bolt holes cleaned up, manifolds ready to be installed with their mating surfaces doublechecked and wiped clean with solvent.
nice...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-27-2020, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 43,014
I tested the wastegate valve and it opens very...
I tested the wastegate valve and it opens very well but I couldnt set up the compressor with a gauge so I`m not exactly sure at what pressures it did but it seems to move easily and freely and...
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