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147,000 Mile Therapy - 300D/T
Dieselers -
Just thought I'd share my joy. Between my mechanic and myself, I have done the following to the '84 in the last week: 1. Cleaned the fuel enrichment circuit. 2. Replaced motor mounts. 3. New style fuel pre-pump. 4. New fuel lines. 5. New fuel pre-filter. 6. New shut-off valve. 7. New thermostat. 8. New radiator. 9. New brake pads. 10. New front rotors. 11. A/C charge. Results - 1. The car doesn't stink like diesel fuel anymore. 2. The car is running at +/- 80'c instead of 100'c. 3. The brakes don't rumble to a stop anymore. 4. The car doesn't contemplate shutting-off for 10 seconds after I turn the key. 5. The car is probably about 10% faster in acceleration than before. 6. The A/C gets *really* cold. 7. There are no coolant or fuel drips on my driveway. 8. The car glides down the road like silk. Just wanted to share my ecstasy! -Reed '84 300D/T almost 147,000 |
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Man that's great Reed - I'm feeling it with ya man...but not because my diesel's running that well. Perhaps in a few weeks when I finally get the IP timing set and replace the motor and rear differential mounts.
Something about how a basic refurbishment can breathe life back into these awesome machines is intoxicating! Aside from your normal consumables (oil/air/fuel filters, brake pads, tires) you're set for the next 100kmi my friend Great job on the 'resurrection'! Regards, - Ryan
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Nice job! What made you decide to replace the motor mounts? I don't think mine are bad but I'll accept any input you might have as to what to look for or how to test them.
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Good work and very rewarding. I continue to be amazed at how satisfying it is to fix something that holds quality. You gave me more motivation.
Don
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DAILY DRIVERS: '84 300DT 298k (Aubrey's) '99.5 Jetta TDI IV 251k (Julie's) '97 Jetta TDI 127k (Amber's) '97 Jetta TDI 186k (Matt's) '96 Passat TDI 237k (Don's '84 300D 211k Mint (Arne- Undergoing Greasecar Conversion) SOLD: '82 240D 229k (Matt's - Converted-300DT w/ 4 speed |
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Makes a world of difference. I never would have thought of it until it started making that new vibration, but it has probably needed them for about 2 years at least! -Reed |
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I looked at my motor mounts yesterday and they are definitely old. They seem to be holding on but the rubber is definitely rotted. I will have a friend help me check more thoroughly this weekend by holding the brake and shifting from reverse to forward and see what the motor does. When I was browsing on Fastlane, I noticed that there is an engine mount and an engine shock listed for my year. Do we replace both? Is this a system that works together?
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