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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-23-2004, 12:21 PM

Replies: 2

Oil caught in muffler from bad turbo

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Posted By billy_witort

Oil caught in muffler from bad turbo

I recently had a turbo go bad in my 84' 300TD and have replaced the turbo. When the turbo went bad, it really went bad: it introduced a lot of liquid oil into the exhaust system, enough to cause...

Forum: Tech Help

10-09-2003, 10:43 AM

Replies: 8

turbo rebuild

Views: 1,115

Posted By billy_witort

What parts did you need to replace when you...

What parts did you need to replace when you rebuilt the turbo? They sell rebuild kits at turbocity for about $100, this would replace all of the bearings, seals, clips,etc. It is also possible to buy...

Forum: Tech Help

10-08-2003, 04:38 PM

Replies: 8

turbo rebuild

Views: 1,115

Posted By billy_witort

The car is an 84' 300TD and the make of the turbo...

The car is an 84' 300TD and the make of the turbo is Garrett. I have found an article written on rebuilding turbochargers at:

http://www.turbochargerpower.com/rebuilding.htm

but this is not...

Forum: Tech Help

10-08-2003, 04:14 PM

Replies: 8

turbo rebuild

Views: 1,115

Posted By billy_witort

I am interested in this information as well....

I am interested in this information as well. Please let me know if you found anything. Thanks!

Billy

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-02-2003, 02:50 PM

Replies: 4

Turbo removal and intake/exhaust manifold removal

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Posted By billy_witort

Thanks Engatwork for the reply. Is there any...

Thanks Engatwork for the reply.

Is there any trick to removing the exhaust/intake manifold? It looks like there are about 5 bolts that attach it to the motor. Once those are removed --> is it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-02-2003, 11:15 AM

Replies: 4

Turbo removal and intake/exhaust manifold removal

Views: 929

Posted By billy_witort

Turbo removal and intake/exhaust manifold removal

I am trying to remove the turbo on my 84 300TD. I have been able to remove 3 of the 4 bolts that attach the turbo to the exhaust manifold. There is one bolt (bottom right if you are looking at the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-15-2003, 02:38 PM

Replies: 30

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

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Posted By billy_witort

I am looking into replacing the turbo with a used...

I am looking into replacing the turbo with a used one from an auto dismantler. I have a California Emissions vehicle and would like to know how this affects the Turbo? If I replace with a used one,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-12-2003, 01:22 PM

Replies: 30

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

Views: 3,566

Posted By billy_witort

Thanks Michael for the advise. I will crack the...

Thanks Michael for the advise. I will crack the injector lines and check for even power loss...

I checked the turbo spindle for any play or looseness. I did this by removing the intake duct tube,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-11-2003, 03:26 PM

Replies: 30

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

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Posted By billy_witort

I just spoke with a person from "Majestic Turbo",...

I just spoke with a person from "Majestic Turbo", they rebuild turbos for these cars ($325-$495 depending on problem) and we discussed how so much oil (about 1 tablespoon per minute) could be leaking...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2003, 07:17 PM

Replies: 30

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

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Posted By billy_witort

I was really careful while replacing the timing...

I was really careful while replacing the timing chain but leave open the possibility that something might have gotten introduced into the valve guide area. If there were something introduced could it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2003, 04:45 PM

Replies: 30

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

Views: 3,566

Posted By billy_witort

Thanks for the input. It seems the liquid oil...

Thanks for the input. It seems the liquid oil leaking out the exhaust pipe is a big signal here...Does this reduce it down to the Turbo or a bad valve guide seals on an exhaust valve? Is there a way...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2003, 03:47 PM

Replies: 30

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

Views: 3,566

Posted By billy_witort

The plot thickens...

Hi All, Thanks for the help so far it is much appreciated. It may be worth starting a new thread here but I think I am going to just spit it out and hope for some good feedback...Please read on:

I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-09-2003, 04:44 PM

Replies: 30

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

Views: 3,566

Posted By billy_witort

Thanks for the advise Wasuchi, I have been...

Thanks for the advise Wasuchi, I have been meaning to clean out the injectors soon anyways...

The problem still persists after starting it up 4 hours later, heavy white smoke upon loading (rev up...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-09-2003, 12:13 PM

Replies: 30

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

Views: 3,566

Posted By billy_witort

Smoking and confused - 84' 300TD

****Please see message #7 (titled "the plot thickens") for updated smoking issue description****

I have read up on a lot of smoking issues on this forum but felt this one is quite unique. The...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-25-2003, 11:33 AM

Replies: 5

Timing Chain Replacement - Tension Rail out of alignment

Views: 2,186

Posted By billy_witort

Thanks for the input Engatwork! You saved me what...

Thanks for the input Engatwork! You saved me what could have been a massive endeavor. I put the timing chain in and replaced the chain tensioner. The old chain tensioner ratchet mechanism was stuck...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-23-2003, 03:44 AM

Replies: 5

Timing Chain Replacement - Tension Rail out of alignment

Views: 2,186

Posted By billy_witort

Timing Chain Replacement - Tension Rail out of alignment

I am in the middle of replacing the timing chain (84' 300TD), valve cover is off and I just measured the chain stretch to be 11 degrees by using the TDC mark on the cam and checking the degree mark...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-18-2003, 04:43 PM

Replies: 14

Crimp tool required for timing chain replacement?

Views: 5,477

Posted By billy_witort

Thanks for all the great input! I am going...

Thanks for all the great input! I am going replace the timing chain this weekend and will try and peen without the factory tool. I will let you know what happens.

Cheers!
Billy

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-15-2003, 01:54 PM

Replies: 14

Crimp tool required for timing chain replacement?

Views: 5,477

Posted By billy_witort

Thanks for the advise on using more commony...

Thanks for the advise on using more commony available tools to complete the job...I am concerned about damaging the pin or creating a stiff link with not using the right tool. Not doing a good job...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-15-2003, 12:15 PM

Replies: 14

Crimp tool required for timing chain replacement?

Views: 5,477

Posted By billy_witort

Crimp tool required for timing chain replacement?

Hello,
Is a crimping tool required to replace the timing chain on an 84 300TD W123? Here is what I have found so far in researching this:

--> In reading the Haynes manual it indicates that the...

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