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Quote:
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket ![]() Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E. |
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Update - back on the road
Finally got the head back from the machine shop. It took a while, but I'm pleased with it.
![]() ![]() Back where it belongs ![]()
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![]() Set the cam timing - with the IP installed but pulled back enough to disengage ![]() I also replaced most of the gaskets/seals on the Injection Pump. ![]()
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Nice, where did you get the gaskets for the IP?
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Runs great. Enjoying how smooth it is
I've put about 3000 miles since the work. It's nice not to have any oil leaks. But of course, it has to have some kind of leak
![]() ![]() I set the timing by ear with the engine running. Not to spec, I realize but it worked quite well. ![]()
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ECS Tuning. All of them were good fits with the exception of the bottom plate (pictured) it was the wrong one. I reused the old one with a small amount of sealant.
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Nice build project! I need to do the top end of my SDL here.
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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look. ![]() '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG] |
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