I am going to try popping off the alda this weekend. I'm hoping its that simple

I will report back.

Thanks to everyone

Mike

No Joy.

Popped the Alda off this morning and the low end throttle response was amazing, obviously, but when the turbo should have come in, it didn't - just the black smoke of unused fuel.

I used to wrench at a local garage during the 70s, and have been a gearhead all my life, but I think I may have to take this one to a professional to sort out - I think this is out of my range of expertise.

Bummer.

I don't think I've got the knowledge to start messing with the wastgate and to tell the truth, I just want it running right. It's a beautiful car, cherry, and I just want to drive it without this hanging over my head.

Thanks so much to all of you here on the board, you guys have been a great help and a well spring of knowledge and I will certainly enjoy being a part of the neighborhood.

Thanks again!

Mike

Turned out to be a clogged catalytic converter. 70,000 miles. I would never have gone that way with so few miles. She runs like a top. What a car! Now... on to the broken tach and then I'm done.

Congratulations!!!!!

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1978 300SD 'Phil' - 1,315,853 Miles And Counting - 1, 317,885 as of 12/27/2012 - 1,333,000 as of 05/10/2013, 1,337,850 as of July 15, 2013, 1,339,000 as of August 13, 2013



100,000 miles since June 2005 Overhaul - Sold January 25th, 2014 After 1,344,246 Miles & 20 Years of Ownership