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09-25-2011, 11:57 AM
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wagon sending unit came apart in tank
Ever hear of this one? Fuel guage went crazy for a day. I ordered 46mm socket, and while it was on its way, the guage quit. I took out the sending unit today, and the inside piece came out without the tube! Somewhere in the tank lies the nut and bottom piece. I don't think the loose parts will cause a problem because the screen tank will catch them. Someone tell me if I'm wrong on that one please.
Does anyone have a good used sending unit compatable with a 1981 300TD? Thanks,
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09-25-2011, 12:01 PM
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Screen is raised off the bottom of the tank in a TD so the parts won't be a problem. Check with John (VSTECH) I think he has some wagon parts.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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09-25-2011, 12:05 PM
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I have a wagon sending unit... problem it I lost the nut when I was cleaning it up. And the rod the float rides on has some pitting. So it's basically for parts. I think you could find a brass nut to work. Send me a pm if your interested.
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08 R320 CDI current Past 95 E420 87 300D Turbo 5spd 90 300TE 83 300SD 85 300TD 92 400E 85 190D
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09-25-2011, 12:14 PM
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I've pulled a couple out that were in pieces. It happens in the sedans as well, but not as much it seams.
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Andrew '04 Jetta TDI Wagon  '82 300TD ~ Winnie ~ Sold '77 300D ~ Sold
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09-25-2011, 12:44 PM
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Actually I think the nut is what's rattling around in my garbage disposal
 Maybe I can fish it out.
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08 R320 CDI current Past 95 E420 87 300D Turbo 5spd 90 300TE 83 300SD 85 300TD 92 400E 85 190D
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09-25-2011, 12:46 PM
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Quote:
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Brad 1981 300TD - daily driver 1963 Chevy II 2001 F-250 7.3 Power Stroke
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09-26-2011, 02:50 AM
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Here is a thread from yesterday of another TD. this is becoming an epidemic.
 Is my fuel gauge sender toast? oops, I forgot to put in the link to the other thread yesterday.  Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works Last edited by charmalu; 09-26-2011 at 01:10 PM.
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09-26-2011, 11:12 AM
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Yea, this happened to me. I was able to get the parts out of the tank with a flexible claw rod, a bright light, and a lot of patience. I had misjudged the amount of torque on that little rubber-encased nut that secures the assembly the last time I had the sending unit out.
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1981 300TD 310k miles 1970 280sel 172k miles 1966 230 Fintail 162k miles "Where are we going? And why am I in this hand basket?"
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