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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2025, 11:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 164
Posted By JacksonKotch
Turn Signal Cancelling Trouble - 1985 300TD

Hey Folks!


Finally getting around to some of the low priority fixes on my 1985 300TD.


Since I've had the car the left turn signal does not cancel unless I spin the wheel about a full...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By JacksonKotch
Hey folks, after a bit more fiddling my car is...

Hey folks, after a bit more fiddling my car is shifting better than it was before the collision.

The root of my problem was the Bowden cable adjustment. I’m thinking the engine/trans shifted...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-09-2025, 10:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By JacksonKotch
Hi All, I dug a bit deeper on this issue. I...

Hi All, I dug a bit deeper on this issue.

I have gone over all the vacuum lines in the engine bay and found nothing glaringly obvious. I took off a few fittings and spot checked for leaks with my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2025, 12:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By JacksonKotch
As far as I'm aware those lines were unaffected....

As far as I'm aware those lines were unaffected. Really the only damage to the front is the grill, aux fan and the AC condenser was broken from it's brackets. The rad/fan are all visibly unscathed......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2025, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By JacksonKotch
Strange Shifting After Minor Collision - 1985 300TD

Hi All! I've got a 1985 300TD that I'm doing a light restoration on.

Mechanically the car is good; I have put a few thousand miles on it in my short ownership. Up until recently it ran and shifted...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2025, 10:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 387
Posted By JacksonKotch
Hey there! I have an '85 TD. I did this exact...

Hey there! I have an '85 TD. I did this exact swap and it worked. PN verified using my purchase receipt.

EDIT: Also did not have to pull off the extra prong as I had seen done in an old thread....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2025, 11:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Bingo! Thanks Vox. Problem (mostly) solved. Maybe...

Bingo! Thanks Vox. Problem (mostly) solved. Maybe even two birds with one stone...

I tore into my instrument cluster to see what I could find. A few initial observations:

My oil pressure gauge...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
I continued down my engine temperature rabbit...

I continued down my engine temperature rabbit hole today.


First I tested the temp sender with my electric kettle. I set the kettle to 85*C and suspended the sender in the water such that I could...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2025, 09:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Alright, I am back with more. Novel incoming, so...

Alright, I am back with more. Novel incoming, so here's a TL;DR: the water pump and housing was not the issue, nor is the "issue" solved. However, I'm back to suspecting my temp gauge is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2025, 11:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
The head gasket/head failing is a possibility...

The head gasket/head failing is a possibility that I’ve purposefully not put much thought into for my own sanity. :) The car shows no symptoms of a failed head gasket other than running slightly hot....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2025, 11:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
I honestly don't think this is the case. Before I...

I honestly don't think this is the case. Before I removed the pump I checked for binding and it spun freely. I also dry fitted the pump to the housing without a gasket and even then it didn't bind....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2025, 12:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Howdy! Thank you all for the responses and...

Howdy! Thank you all for the responses and patience! I dug in a little deeper this weekend.

Good point! I checked the dash reading with a direct contact thermocouple. With around 100*C on the dash...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2025, 11:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Hey there, sorry to hear you're having the same...

Hey there, sorry to hear you're having the same issue! But I'm also glad its not just me. :) Have you measured your engine temps with an IR thermometer? It'd be interesting to compare results. My...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2025, 07:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Done! No effect unfortunately. Here are some...

Done! No effect unfortunately. Here are some photos:


The unit I used...
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/members/jacksonkotch-albums-300td-thermostat-replacement-picture6566-img-6397.jpeg
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
It does not drop at highway speed! If anything it...

It does not drop at highway speed! If anything it climbs a little. an hour cruise in the highway results in minimum 95C on the gauge, and more usually 105C with the AC on.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2025, 04:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
I actually had seen that thread! When I pulled my...

I actually had seen that thread! When I pulled my thermostat out I checked that passage with a thin straight pick. At the right angle I could get the pick to pass thru the passage, so I'm assuming...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2025, 12:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
The pump I installed was exactly the same! I bet...

The pump I installed was exactly the same! I bet the P.O. and myself bought them from the same fella based on some of the part kits that came with the car. Rhymes with shmercedes shmource. If I’m...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2025, 11:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
I can't seem to post replies with quotes... ...

I can't seem to post replies with quotes...

Shern, Frank and Vox_incognita, thank you for the advice on the flow restriction. I think this is definitely the case!

I went ahead and ordered a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2025, 11:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Having some issues posting replies. I've...

Having some issues posting replies. I've responded to everyone days ago but my replies are not posting...testing testing 123.

EDIT: Okay excellent. Hilarious that this is the only reply that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2025, 11:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Hi All, having some issues posting replies. I've...

Hi All, having some issues posting replies. I've responded to everyone but when I hit submit, it just says the post will be reviewed and nothing ever happens...anyways maybe this will work.




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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2025, 12:57 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Hi All, thanks so much for all the responses over...

Hi All, thanks so much for all the responses over the past week! You all have given me a path forward with diagnoses. Please see my specific responses below!




Thermocure seems very good, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2025, 12:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Thanks for the suggestions!! The more intense...

Thanks for the suggestions!! The more intense coolant flush seems to be becoming my next major step...I've also heard good things regarding the CRC stuff. Just dreading the process of getting out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2025, 11:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Hey there, thanks for the info! My intuition...

Hey there, thanks for the info! My intuition pointed towards some kind of low-coolant flow situation. I happened to take a photo of the water pump housing internals, and also my install. Could you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2025, 11:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
I appreciate the perspective! There are so many...

I appreciate the perspective! There are so many threads on this topic, and the general consensus seems to be "Its not the right temperture, but it is probably fine." And that short-circuits my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2025, 12:28 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,267
Posted By JacksonKotch
Cool Is my Temp Gauge Accurate? Stubborn High Temps!

Hi All!

I have recently purchased a 1985 300TD (222K mi.) that seems to have the common semi-kinda-sorta-overheat problem. The engine temperature generally settles around 95C-100C per the dash...
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