Suggestions for diesel topic division.

Create a sub directory for the following topics?

#1. OIL.

#2. Cold/winter starting topics.

Edit:
#3. Diesel fuel treatments and additives.

#4. Drive train=Engine, transmission, drive shaft, differential and drive axle/CV shaft

#5. Suspension and steering + tires, wheel bearings and rims.

#6. Brakes.

#7. Electrical=Cranking, charging, windows, sun roof, lights, controls and entertainment systems.

#8. Vacuum locking systems.

#9. Body and glass=Paint, water leaks, rust, impact damage, panel replacement.

#10. HVAC=Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

#11. Engine cooling=Radiator, thermostat, water pump.

#12. Cruise control.

#13. DIY mistakes made=Lessons learned the hard way.

#14. DIY and technical service data articles from members.

#15. "Testing" related posts; dynomometer, chemical, engineering.

#16. "Mercedes Diesels in the Movies" and "Tales of Excessive Speed (on back country roads)"=Fish stories!



Hello Everyone
Had to edit this list as more suggestions have come in.

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Prototype R&D/testing:
Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
Automotive Technical Writer

1985 300SD
1983 300D
2003 Volvo V70

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LOL - you left out air conditioning and cruise control.

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Jim

Hello engatwork
oops, fever is high (101.9), brain turned off.
Thank you.

Need to add a trans. section too!

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1985 300D Turbo ~225k
2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k
1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k

...and don't forget "Mercedes Diesels in the Movies" and "Tales of Excessive Speed (on back country roads)"

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Never a dull moment at Berry Hill Farm.

A big ole FAQ would help. All these cars have the same problems, the same solutions, and it's going to go on forever. Yelling at people to search isnt much of an answer(though it's a good solution). Some people just don't think that way, does not make them bad or stupid, just differently oriented. I searched and read for months before I ever registered, it gets old haveing fifteen browser windows open trying to corilate information between many different posts. There has to be a better way.

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One more Radar Lover gone...
1982 VW Caddy diesel 406K 1.9L AAZ
1994 E320 195K

Good idea but who is going to put together a FAQ page. We should have a warning about oil and 350 threads.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

FAQs are great. If you want to see one successful VW TDI diesel model, check here:

Notice the multiple categories, as well as the numerous contributors. Very well organized.

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'91 300D 2.5 Turbo 330K
'00 VW TDI Golf, 190K
'67 BMW R50/2
'73 Norton Commando Interstate

You're right there, although it's been my experience that soemtimes, even if you have a fairly common problem, you may be experiencing different symptoms than someone else, which would make searching a difficutl task at best. I usually get frusturated with searching, which is why I tend to ask obnoxious questions.

You're also right that an FAQ would be great at least as a starting point. I would offer to take it on myself, except I don't think I have the time with school and whatnot, and I'm certainly nowhere near as well-qualified as others on this board...

At one time there were a few working on a diesel FAQ page. Contact 300SDLL, formerly known as TXBill, he might still have some of the stuff that was compiled.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.

Hello Everyone
I sent a PM to 300SDLLLL, asking him to read this thread.
I will be interested in his answer to the suggestion presented here.

Searching is useful, but very cumbersome and time consuming. I am sure that I am not alone in that I monitor this forums current discussions and learn a ton about issues that I am sure are "old hat" to you professionals, but very useful to the average Diesel owner. Things I would never have the urge to search for. And sure they are issues that have been discussed for years and there is a ton of information on this in the archives. I find it especially useful when one of you "old timers" gives a link to a past useful forum response.

But a forum is a forum. I have never seen or been part of one where the discussions do not cycle by season or when several new "owners" join in and start asking HOW DO I???

Anyway, thank to all of you regulars for the great advice. While I do not do as much DIY as I would like, it is great to have knowledge and information to pass on to my mechanic.

I also love the idea of sub-topics.

Alan Hamm

The first page of the Diesel Discussion is great because it brings up food for thought as well as most recent.

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85' 300D No inspection, No registration fees, Cheap insurance
"If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're going to see some serious %$&^."

yes bill that was a great project in the making .. it seems like it was soo long ago though don't you think?

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1984 300D Turbo - 231k....totalled 11/30/07 RIP

Don't forget model/engine/year, for all those who have questions for which car is right for them...