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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,810
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
You get new delivery valves with a set of new...

You get new delivery valves with a set of new elements right? Time for a super pump build :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
There are situations in 4th gear cruising slowly...

There are situations in 4th gear cruising slowly where a pull of the bowden cable(ie. stepping on the gas but not all the way) would cause a 4 to 3 downshift and a kickdown press would cause a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Ummm... what? Maybe take another look because his...

Ummm... what? Maybe take another look because his registration clearly says 1998 and TURBO DIESEL in three separate spots.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2020, 08:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,149
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Sounds like the synchro's are fighting to slow...

Sounds like the synchro's are fighting to slow the gearset down as they're still in motion from a dragging clutch; hence the shift block. The fact that it drops into gear when you shut the car down...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,357
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
For crankcase pressurization causing leaks, it's...

For crankcase pressurization causing leaks, it's entirely situational. Totally depends on the amount of blow-by volume which is related to only 2 factors; engine wear and power level... the latter...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
A little gasoline in the diesel usually survives...

A little gasoline in the diesel usually survives and just runs poorly. I'd be mostly concerned with injection pump lubricity problems. The extra volatility of the gasoline possibly even being a bonus...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 754
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Is no one going to acknowledge this solid...

Is no one going to acknowledge this solid breather pun? NO ONE?! :mad:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,174
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
First things first... there’s no crazy equipment...

First things first... there’s no crazy equipment required to build superpumps. It’s just an install of larger elements that pump the fuel and a recalibration of the governor. Building a super pump is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-14-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 408
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
You can get rid of the entire vacuum system on...

You can get rid of the entire vacuum system on the right side of engine (left if looking under hood). The vacuum transducers and all that BS by the airbox are for turbo recirculation and EGR only....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-14-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 539
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
I'd be hard pressed to want to bother with trying...

I'd be hard pressed to want to bother with trying to rebuild a pump myself when a reman'd pump from Bosch is only $250-300ish.

What fluid spec do you have in there now and is it full/not foamy?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,333
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
At the cost of propagating further discussion on...

At the cost of propagating further discussion on the same old topic, I'd like to point out that...Newer specs focus on emissions equipment longevity more than anything else. A whole lot of the really...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,849
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Hahaha, let me guess... a dealer technician told...

Hahaha, let me guess... a dealer technician told you that. It's a $150 part that can be done in an afternoon with no programming necessary. Valve body has to be dropped but it's a bolt-in affair; no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,190
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
After a whole night of researching the topic, I...

After a whole night of researching the topic, I came to the following conclusion about OM606 MLS gasket on a 603; will it work? Maybe... and for how long. It seems the surface finish of the head...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,145
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Sounds like a leak in one of the front brakes....

Sounds like a leak in one of the front brakes. Front and rear circuits are separate so if you had a front leak, you'd push all the fluid out of front circuit and then somewhere around bottom of pedal...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2020, 09:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,190
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Interesting turn of events... the OM603 might be...

Interesting turn of events... the OM603 might be going back together. Even weirder yet, there’s a chance even the #14 head casting has survived a second gasket failure and overheat... which is nice I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,190
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Here’s just rolling into it in 4th gear... just...

Here’s just rolling into it in 4th gear... just slingshots off the torque converter at peak torque. Thing just packs up and moves for a 4000lb freight train...

https://youtu.be/Idy5UMKqVD0

...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,190
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
OM603 bites the dust, tips for OM606 journey?

OM603 #14 head finally let go I think. Wish I would’ve made a build thread for all the cool stuff leading up to the catastrophic failure but oh well.

Long story short, replaced original head...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Injector nozzle differences/availability?

I have an OM603 that will be getting a Dieselmeken injection pump here very soon and am a little confused by interchangeability of injector nozzles. Looking to learn some information on the different...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 926
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Try some cetane booster and driving it like a...

Try some cetane booster and driving it like a madman right before you show up for the test. The hotter the car is the better...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,455
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
I see them on eBay pretty frequently (the...

I see them on eBay pretty frequently (the Monark's at least). Doesn't seem to be any off-the-shelf suppliers here stateside unfortunately. I've got Bosch India injectors in my car right now...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 976
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Magnetic drain plug would definitely help snag em...

Magnetic drain plug would definitely help snag em as they roll around and "hopefully" get within range of the magnet.

Any tool truck (maybe even Harbor Freight) should have those long bendable...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,641
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
The Peachy side of the forum is even funnier than...

The Peachy side of the forum is even funnier than the Pelican-y side. This thread delivers!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,641
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Try some aircooled ownership if you think 1qt...

Try some aircooled ownership if you think 1qt every now and then is outside the norm :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 732
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Typically vacuum leaks won't cause flares as the...

Typically vacuum leaks won't cause flares as the vacuum has only ONE purpose; and that's to SOFTEN shifts. Small throttle = more vacuum = softer shift assuming throttle vacuum valve is operating...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,282
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
After speaking with BenzForce a little bit back...

After speaking with BenzForce a little bit back and forth, I've placed my order. He's got some cores in stock as well which means my car won't be down for a bunch of time while I wait for it to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,282
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
I've now heard a few good reviews on Benzforce...

I've now heard a few good reviews on Benzforce installing Dieselmeken elements. My only curiosity is if the parts are still warrantied for life through Benzforce as they are when sold/installed at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 927
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
ABS before the car begins to move usually...

ABS before the car begins to move usually indicates a hard fault like low voltage/bad ground or module failure. Bad sensors usually don't show until car begins to move.

My ABS light will stay on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,282
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
So far the only USA based builder I've stumbled...

So far the only USA based builder I've stumbled across with any backing seems to be BenzForce. Can anyone speak on experience with this company?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,125
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
For what it's worth, I had tried a combustion gas...

For what it's worth, I had tried a combustion gas detector too (albeit BEFORE my head gasket leak got bad enough to blow radiator seams but still had cold pressure, so very obviously present) and it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2019, 10:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,282
Posted By TwoMuchBoost
Recommended pump builders?

Hit the end of the road for these stock 5.5mm elements. Already turned up the full load screw and messed with the torque capsule as much as I can and retain an idle that comes back down. She gets to...
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