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[bosnian]

hi i bought mint 1985 300 sd is it california or federal originaly bought in arizona engine 617951 transmission722416 picture of engine is included on door is sticker federal non catalist but transmission is confusing me since i saw it on forum belong to california but on door is stated federal ,and im looking for hose that conect airfilter and turbo you can see ductape i put on thank you

[Palangi]

That is a California version.

[bosnian]

ok so the car is mint condition only 97800 original miles how can i know if trap oxidizer was changed and if its not is recal still valid

[MBeige]

Your dealer should have records they can pull from other dealers who have done the recall repairs.

[bosnian]

what parts do i need to transform my ca 85 300sd to federal

[whunter]

Turbo, exhaust/intake manifold, T-bracket, air filter housing, accumulator drain tube + valve/grommet, turbo drain tube.

You may need the exhaust system also.


Have a great day.

[bosnian]

would parts from 81-84 california fit and

[jbaj007]

I'm no expert on trap oxidizers, since I've only seen the cars AFTER they've been removed ( only have seen pictures of the before), but it appears as though yours has been converted already? I'm focusing on the aluminum heat shield area on the firewall to say this. Someone who has really removed one will, hopefully chime in.

As far as converting the intake and assorted parts, many PREFER your set up because the dreaded air cleaner mounts are not a problem. The cost of the air filter on yours is a son-of-a-gun, but it is larger in surface area by a lot.

I wish I had a '85 because of the rear gear ratio of 2.88.

[dieseldiehard]

Originally Posted by Palangi

That is a California version.

WITH ABS! SHould be a nice runner if all is in good order.

[thatguy]

Looks like it's all stock, nice looking car! Post some more pics of the car as a whole if possible. Also, take a pic looking down at the turbo (or just look) to see if there's a bit metal football thing down there, that's the trap.

BTW, you don't need to change all that stuff to make it run better, just get a pipe made that bypasses the trap and call it good. There's a link in the DIY section that shows what you'd need to do it.

[rbardolv]

Yeah I gotta say that is a nice bay. I like the ABS and the other type air cleaner setup like that.. I would love to see my turbo like that! hmmmmm, I wonder....... ;-)

[bosnian]

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1214 some pictures but they dont do justice car runs perfect i was doing 90 easy on up hill hwy 4 no blow by at all ,i went to dealer and thay say trap oxidizer campain is closed it means its done on the car but i still have big box under turbo i saw somplace its maby that new stuf not oxidizer but cat converter ,anyway i will look for bypass if anyone make them or sell let me know

Originally Posted by whunter

Turbo, exhaust/intake manifold, T-bracket, air filter housing, accumulator drain tube + valve/grommet, turbo drain tube.

The turbo can be reused if it still in decent condition (no damage from the TrapOx). It will just need it's exhaust and compressor housings reclocked.

The CA air filter should also be able to be reused if the air tube is flexible enough.

[300SD81]

If your turbos fine, I'd just chop the trap ox and have a new pipe welded in, better than dealer service--no cat restricting your exhaust

[bosnian]

after all i decided that i wont do anything but remove trap ox or cat conv part # is126-490-34-14 and change it with strait pipe is anyone know in bay area someone who can do it