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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 898
Posted By Eric4
Your injectors were in good hands! Mark rebuilt...

Your injectors were in good hands! Mark rebuilt two sets for me a few months ago, and they were returned to me ready for some long term use. A great service.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
That's a good tip! I was planning on building...

That's a good tip! I was planning on building some wheel stands out of some stout lumber, to put about 2ft of space under the wheels

Sounds like the top bell housing bolts are a tough reach as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2023, 01:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Well it's been a while since I've addressed my...

Well it's been a while since I've addressed my wagon, but a brief update -

When firing it up to get things hot, for a transmission oil change, the transmission started just dumping oil out of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Thanks for the detailed response in my trying...

Thanks for the detailed response in my trying times! Much appreciated.

Just to eliminate any misunderstandings - the reference of getting the transmission hot and draining the torque converter is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
The first vid was right after it fired up for the...

The first vid was right after it fired up for the first time in months, and you're right it definitely sounded clunky. It's a #20 head with rebuilt injectors and new firad nozzles. I just put the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Here is another video of the oil/exhaust issue....

Here is another video of the oil/exhaust issue. https://youtu.be/v-uYsmUKMMc


I'm feeling stuck as the motor isn't even warmed up yet and is showing this issue. I wanted to get it warm before...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Well folks, I'm not sure what the heck my new...

Well folks, I'm not sure what the heck my new problem is with the Benz, but it doesn't feel good. Installed rebuild injectors, car had sat for a couple months in the shed, set her up with new filters...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Cheers mate! As am I ;) Thanks for...

Cheers mate! As am I ;)




Thanks for inquiring! I got the engine running well after the head swap, but after about 5 hours of driving, the transmission started giving me grief and the car has...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2022, 07:06 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
I could definitely see how I could have dislodged...

I could definitely see how I could have dislodged the stick, when pulling/installing the head.

Looking at my garage floor, there are spots of ATF in a few locations surrounding the transmission....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Here is a video of the throttle linkage tied to...

Here is a video of the throttle linkage tied to bowden cable. I believe everything is in order there unfortunately, as that would have been an easy fix.

One tweak I had made to the throttle cable,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Thank you, I'll have a look in those areas when I...

Thank you, I'll have a look in those areas when I get access to the car again.

Another thing I'd like to rule out is the kickdown pedal switch.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
I was able to drive it forward and reverse, 30ft...

I was able to drive it forward and reverse, 30ft into the garage, if that's a sign of anything.

I'll try the drive/reverse with brakes applied so I'm not going anywhere. If that results in a loss...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
When you say engine running, does it actually...

When you say engine running, does it actually need to be in drive, to reveal these potential leaks? Or will it show when in park?



It seems like the trans was still within the acceptable fluid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
I just checked back in on the fluid level, and it...

I just checked back in on the fluid level, and it was at the low end of the two ticks, on the stick. Previously it was on the high mark of the two ticks.

The radiator was left in place, so I don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Well the joys of driving around in my freshly...

Well the joys of driving around in my freshly running benz came to a sputtering halt.

I put about 5 hours of driving it under my belt, over the mountains, thru the woods etc. All under 80*C too......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Thanks, I believe the short blew the fuse. I...

Thanks, I believe the short blew the fuse. I readjusted the glow plug contacts before installing the new fuse. These are the new style glow plugs, yes!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
The problem was the glow plug relay strip fuse....

The problem was the glow plug relay strip fuse. I'm reading it's a 50 amp in some places, and an 80 amp elsewhere. I'll have to do more investigation on that, but in the meantime, I snagged it from...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Whelp I put everything back together, and gave...

Whelp I put everything back together, and gave the car a quick fire up without the intake manifold. It didn't sound amazing, but probably just needs to be run for a bit...

After putting the intake...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
I'm not sure if these bolts designate as head...

I'm not sure if these bolts designate as head bolts. They're much smaller, and described as Chain Housing Bolts in the manual, but no part number is provided. Granted, they do go thru the head...
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
The head is on, and torqued down! All but bolts...

The head is on, and torqued down! All but bolts "a" in the diagram. My #14 bolts are too short, and I'll need 50mm replacements. All the hardware stores in town don't have an equivalent sadly. Most...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Thanks! So outside of the injector heat shields,...

Thanks! So outside of the injector heat shields, no other ring/gasket is required on the injectors?

I'm nearly ready to drop the new head on!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Can someone describe what these two washers are...

Can someone describe what these two washers are for? The larger (blue) is for the injectors, but is it for the new style prechambers as well?

There is only one small (red) washer in this kit, so...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Does the new style prechamber not have a collar...

Does the new style prechamber not have a collar nut to lock it in, on top? When comparing to my #14 and #17 heads, this #20 has a large gap around the injector... Perhaps the seller forgot to send...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Is copper grease a standard, for the om603 head...

Is copper grease a standard, for the om603 head bolts?

Cheers!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-18-2022, 04:05 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
It looks like the coolant ports have gotten quite...

It looks like the coolant ports have gotten quite plugged up with crap. I'll try to vac up as much of the gunk. Hopefully this isn't any cause for alarm...

The new head is upside down, with some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-18-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
I've got the head off! The lift definitely...

I've got the head off! The lift definitely helped, although I mistakenly took apart the chain tensioner, leaving the large portion still on the head initially.

The darn coolant/fuel heater pipe...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-10-2022, 11:37 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
The head is loose! I still don't have a hoist,...

The head is loose! I still don't have a hoist, but its broken free by hand. I may wrangle a second person on removing the old head, but I can already see the advantage of a hoist for the new head...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-10-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
Cam is out, ready to unbolt head bolts When...

Cam is out, ready to unbolt head bolts

When do I remove bolts 'a' and 'b' in the sequence?

https://i.imgur.com/Oli6tRW.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-10-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
On the heater pipe, I've now removed the hoses,...

On the heater pipe, I've now removed the hoses, and it moves even more, but still is locked onto the head. There is a large nut between it and the head, does that have to be removed too?

Timing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-09-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,450
Posted By Eric4
I'll have to remove the cam anyway, as it needs...

I'll have to remove the cam anyway, as it needs to be swapped onto the new head...First I need to unbolt the sprocket though, I'm guessing

The sprocket is zip tied securely, engine is TDC, but I...
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