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ROLLGUY · #76 06-27-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

I will keep that in mind once the time comes to get the AC working in the 240D. I bet a sanden wouldn't zap as much power from the engine as the york. Plus I could do a proper dual parallel flow condenser setup and get it to snow inside the car.

Please don't take this wrong, but:

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Originally Posted by TheDon

Alright. I'm officially done with these old cars. I am throwing in the towel. I am done. I have had it **** these cars and everything about them.

Charged the system with 1.76 lbs of 134A....it was cooling, belt was nice and tight. Left the shop and halfway home it's blowing hot air.....damn it all to hell and back

If I get the desire to I might call napa and have them get me the shorter belt because you're correct on the adjustment. I'm almost out of threads. But that won't matter now that it's blowing hot air.

I hope the above quote is not true, and that you were just frustrated and posted before thinking about the whole ordeal. Believe me, I (and probably many others) have done the same thing, so don't feel bad....Rich

Adriel · #77 06-27-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stretch

Really? Bloody hell that wasn't clearly defined on the label! Not fair! What's the point in living in a desert if you get snow (must be all that global warming)...

A desert is only defined by the lack of water, not temperature. There are cold deserts, which include Siberia and Antarctica. The latter has a flowing river, from a unfrozen lake to the ocean, F.Y.I..

In Arizona, the higher elevation desert gets snow. Phoenix Valley is about the lowest in Arizona and only last year did we get snow (I was in class so missed it, so once again this 26 year old has never been in falling snow). Flagstaff is between me and cooljjay and it is always cold. Also, cooljjay is basically in Colorado.

If anyone thinks we don't get rain, come during our monsoon season! We can get a foot of rain in an hour!

So I would think that be more a test than an inch every day for weeks on end: not the same G.P.H. rate.

Adriel · #78 06-27-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OM603

You should have the air filter off and a large wad of rag at the ready when you're doing this, that engine may eventually get enough compression in a couple cylinders to fire off and when it does if the rings are stuck it can very easily and quickly start dieseling on the crankcase oil and run away on you!

I had a similar situation and the only way to stop it is to cut off the air supply, the engine I was fooling with could be throttled using a large wad of rag restricting the air intake.

Good to know!

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

Please don't take this wrong, but:

I hope the above quote is not true, and that you were just frustrated and posted before thinking about the whole ordeal. Believe me, I (and probably many others) have done the same thing, so don't feel bad....Rich

Especially if one is learning.

Had these moments but a time and/or a long drive help.

TheDon · #79 06-27-2014, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

Please don't take this wrong, but:

I hope the above quote is not true, and that you were just frustrated and posted before thinking about the whole ordeal. Believe me, I (and probably many others) have done the same thing, so don't feel bad....Rich

It's just my stress coming out I expected the AC to work just fine with the awesome sanden kit and I'm still chasing issues.

Anyways. I rigged up a small fish tank as a fresh fuel tank and it's returning to the tank line. I cleared out the pick up line and the hand primer would not prime the system. Can I take the fuel pump off and clean it out easily? I suspect that it might be gunked up.

cooljjay · #80 06-28-2014, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriel

A desert is only defined by the lack of water, not temperature. There are cold deserts, which include Siberia and Antarctica. The latter has a flowing river, from a unfrozen lake to the ocean, F.Y.I..

In Arizona, the higher elevation desert gets snow. Phoenix Valley is about the lowest in Arizona and only last year did we get snow (I was in class so missed it, so once again this 26 year old has never been in falling snow). Flagstaff is between me and cooljjay and it is always cold. Also, cooljjay is basically in Colorado.

If anyone thinks we don't get rain, come during our monsoon season! We can get a foot of rain in an hour!

So I would think that be more a test than an inch every day for weeks on end: not the same G.P.H. rate.

You are sooo true, I am tired of people thinking that just because it says we are in Arizona that we live in death valley....up here we get snow and rain and winter is even colder....oh and flag is super cold all the time, its what in the 70's this whole week....I am literally 2 mins from Utah....I go into walmart and my phone changes time...

charmalu · #81 06-28-2014, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriel

A desert is only defined by the lack of water, not temperature. There are cold deserts, which include Siberia and Antarctica. The latter has a flowing river, from a unfrozen lake to the ocean, F.Y.I..

In Arizona, the higher elevation desert gets snow. Phoenix Valley is about the lowest in Arizona and only last year did we get snow (I was in class so missed it, so once again this 26 year old has never been in falling snow). Flagstaff is between me and cooljjay and it is always cold. Also, cooljjay is basically in Colorado.

If anyone thinks we don't get rain, come during our monsoon season! We can get a foot of rain in an hour!

So I would think that be more a test than an inch every day for weeks on end: not the same G.P.H. rate.

You forgot about the Sand Storms.

Charlie

vstech · #82 06-28-2014, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Adriel

A desert is only defined by the lack of water, not temperature. There are cold deserts, which include Siberia and Antarctica. The latter has a flowing river, from a unfrozen lake to the ocean, F.Y.I..

In Arizona, the higher elevation desert gets snow. Phoenix Valley is about the lowest in Arizona and only last year did we get snow (I was in class so missed it, so once again this 26 year old has never been in falling snow). Flagstaff is between me and cooljjay and it is always cold. Also, cooljjay is basically in Colorado.

If anyone thinks we don't get rain, come during our monsoon season! We can get a foot of rain in an hour!

So I would think that be more a test than an inch every day for weeks on end: not the same G.P.H. rate.

I think a desert is better described as a lack of vegetation growing... Temps and odd sporadic rainfall do not provide the conditions for base vegetation...

Phillytwotank · #83 06-28-2014, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

Can I take the fuel pump off and clean it out easily? I suspect that it might be gunked up.

The valves on either side of the pump can be taken apart and cleaned easy. The actual pump mechanism it's self is a bit more complicated. The valves are likely to become frozen in place. Start there first.

TheDon · #84 06-28-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Phillytwotank

The valves on either side of the pump can be taken apart and cleaned easy. The actual pump mechanism it's self is a bit more complicated. The valves are likely to become frozen in place. Start there first.

I'll see about removing the valves today and cleaning them out. I hope that fixes the issue

Phillytwotank · #85 06-28-2014, 10:20 AM

You'll still need to remove the lift pump from the IP. Three 10mm nuts. Prepare for some oil to come out. I've re used 30 yo gaskets without leaks and I've used this cut your own gasket stuff from the auto parts with success.

TheDon · #86 06-28-2014, 07:29 PM

I checked the tank strainer for fun and of course got another shower diesel even after pumping out a gallon that I had poured in last week. Fuel was brown and very dirty, I really need to get this car titled and a vin cut key made so I can clean the tank out with xylene.

Anyways, tank strainer was clean so I put it back. I'll order a new o ring for it and a new rubber hose for it since the original is weeping a lot.

So I guess next step is to pull the lift pump and clean it out. I could also blow some air through the lines and make sure they are not clogged.

Adriel · #87 06-28-2014, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cooljjay

You are sooo true, I am tired of people thinking that just because it says we are in Arizona that we live in death valley....up here we get snow and rain and winter is even colder....oh and flag is super cold all the time, its what in the 70's this whole week....I am literally 2 mins from Utah....I go into walmart and my phone changes time...

So the elevation goes up to Flagstaff then down to Utah?

That is funny!

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Originally Posted by charmalu

You forgot about the Sand Storms.

Charlie

Because I don't think about them. They only happen now and then and don't cause too much issue. I was out in one and isn't that bad if you stay in the auto. Also one should be cleaning weekly so a little extra dust shouldn't be an issue.

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Originally Posted by vstech

I think a desert is better described as a lack of vegetation growing... Temps and odd sporadic rainfall do not provide the conditions for base vegetation...

John, have you been in a desert? It is VERY lush! Plants adapt to the conditions. It is so beautiful! The colors all year round! I love it so much I am putting in desert landscaping. We even have native grapes!

It is much warmer since modern man over came the desert. It used to not get over 110*F and now because of the urban heat island we are now hitting 120*F in the Valley. That is one reason I am looking to purchase a little parcel up in the higher part of the State.

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Originally Posted by Phillytwotank

The valves on either side of the pump can be taken apart and cleaned easy. The actual pump mechanism it's self is a bit more complicated. The valves are likely to become frozen in place. Start there first.

Good to know! Is it really worth the risk?

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Originally Posted by TheDon

I'll see about removing the valves today and cleaning them out. I hope that fixes the issue

Mind sharing a picture or two? Or do I need to look harder?

TheDon · #88 06-28-2014, 10:43 PM

I'll try and remember to take a picture

Adriel · #89 06-28-2014, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

I'll try and remember to take a picture

Danke!

vstech · #90 06-28-2014, 11:28 PM

So, likely not interested in my plot of land near Phoenix eh?... (80 ish acres...)

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Originally Posted by Adriel

So the elevation goes up to Flagstaff then down to Utah?

That is funny!

Because I don't think about them. They only happen now and then and don't cause too much issue. I was out in one and isn't that bad if you stay in the auto. Also one should be cleaning weekly so a little extra dust shouldn't be an issue.

John, have you been in a desert? It is VERY lush! Plants adapt to the conditions. It is so beautiful! The colors all year round! I love it so much I am putting in desert landscaping. We even have native grapes!

It is much warmer since modern man over came the desert. It used to not get over 110*F and now because of the urban heat island we are now hitting 120*F in the Valley. That is one reason I am looking to purchase a little parcel up in the higher part of the State.

Good to know! Is it really worth the risk?

Mind sharing a picture or two? Or do I need to look harder?

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