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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2005, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,799
Posted By RockinWagin
My 84 SD has driver-side airbag. I actually hope...

My 84 SD has driver-side airbag. I actually hope that is does not work at this point.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By RockinWagin
I don't care about the wagon--I want one of the...

I don't care about the wagon--I want one of the trucks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By RockinWagin
You might want to watch your vacuum pump-weak...

You might want to watch your vacuum pump-weak vacuum will allow the engine to run on like this.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-02-2005, 11:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,748
Posted By RockinWagin
If you have to ask this, then you may not be...

If you have to ask this, then you may not be ready to do a valve adjustment on your car. Don't listen to people on this forum who encourage you to do this when you don't even know where to get a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2005, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,034
Posted By RockinWagin
If you're on 134A, Autozone may have them. Not...

If you're on 134A, Autozone may have them. Not for R12, though.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2005, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By RockinWagin
Glow Plug light came on while driving

On usual morning commute, the glow plug light came on for about 2 minutes and then went off. A few minutes later the light came on again and stayed on for about 10 minutes and then went off and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2005, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,907
Posted By RockinWagin
It smells good

It smells good
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2005, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,167
Posted By RockinWagin
I unbolted the mount and only had to jack up...

I unbolted the mount and only had to jack up about 1 to 1.5 inches to get the new hose in. I did remove the engine shock (I was in the process of replacing anyway). Good luck.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2005, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By RockinWagin
Maybe I should have replaced the hoses, but I...

Maybe I should have replaced the hoses, but I didn't. Hoses appear sound and I did leak test extensively before starting the rebuild. I did replace the compressor, condenser (found leaks at 2 of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By RockinWagin
AC rebuild complete ....... finally!

The long story began here:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=124824&highlight=flush

So after being forced to admit that I had allowed a shop to put Freeze12 in last year and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2005, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By RockinWagin
Long ago when I was working in a repair shop...

Long ago when I was working in a repair shop while in college, the owner of the shop and a couple of us "mechanics" picked up a customer's car from his house to take it back to the shop for work. On...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-10-2005, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,199
Posted By RockinWagin
Check the trunk seal itself, the rear window...

Check the trunk seal itself, the rear window seal--it can leak even if it looks ok, and the power antennae seal.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-08-2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,741
Posted By RockinWagin
You can get R12 for $14.00 per pound if you buy...

You can get R12 for $14.00 per pound if you buy 30 lbs. Most of us DIYers don't need that much and do not want to "invest" $420.00 plus shipping. I did not find it anywhere in cans for $14.00 per...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2005, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,438
Posted By RockinWagin
I have run into several shops in my area (one of...

I have run into several shops in my area (one of which I highly respected) that are no-longer using r12 and are pushing Freeze12 instead. I think there is so little demand for r12 that the shops...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2005, 12:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,153
Posted By RockinWagin
E.T.R. Switch or Evaporator Temperature Switch

OK, final stages of rebuilting this AC. The story so far: Replaced compressor (massive leak around outer seals), replaced condenser (leaks at two U joints), replaced drier, replaced expansion...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2005, 12:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,432
Posted By RockinWagin
Who says I wasn't? :rolleyes:

Who says I wasn't? :rolleyes:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2005, 11:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,217
Posted By RockinWagin
So you have these 30' long mammoth cables with...

So you have these 30' long mammoth cables with industrial strength clamps that would "chew up battery cable thingees" of the unsuspecting good samaratan who gave you a boost and you are crying. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,432
Posted By RockinWagin
I ran out of diesel one time--same day I learned...

I ran out of diesel one time--same day I learned the fuel gauge had become only an approximate volume meter. I was in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas near the Mercedes dealorship (nice part of town). ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2005, 10:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,217
Posted By RockinWagin
If you were smoking a cigarette--you're stupid. ...

If you were smoking a cigarette--you're stupid.

If you are saying the officer was smoking inside a McDonald's, all of which are non-smoking--you're stupid.

I agree, there are stupid people...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2005, 11:05 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,681
Posted By RockinWagin
By "still running hot" do you mean it is still...

By "still running hot" do you mean it is still getting hot enough to boil over or that the guage is showing 110 degrees? If it is getting hot enough to boil over, then you still have a problem. Did...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2005, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 910
Posted By RockinWagin
The main downside to a parallel condenser that I...

The main downside to a parallel condenser that I have read about is that in the event of a black death of a compressor, it will be necessary to replace the condenser b/c it will be impossible to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2005, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 920
Posted By RockinWagin
Please try to avoid posting links to sites that...

Please try to avoid posting links to sites that include pop-ups and other junk when opened. We have extensive blockers, etc. here but still got the junk with the site you linked to. Thanks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2005, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,655
Posted By RockinWagin
I have metric flare wrenches. What I am saying...

I have metric flare wrenches. What I am saying is that there was no room to turn the wrenches, even after I removed the heating duct and the brace. Anyway that part of the job is done now, anyway.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2005, 11:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,655
Posted By RockinWagin
According to the factory manual, it should be a...

According to the factory manual, it should be a breeze on the w126 also. Fortunately, I had tangled with that !@#$%^ heat duct before, when I replaced the ignition switch. That ignition switch is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2005, 09:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,655
Posted By RockinWagin
Replacing Expansion Valve in 300SD

My R4 compressor developed a massive leak around the outer seals. So I needed to replace with a new one. The compressor warranty requires that a new expansion valve also be installed. Whoever...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2005, 08:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,176
Posted By RockinWagin
I was in the process of replacing my AC...

I was in the process of replacing my AC compressor and was ready to flush yesterday. My air compressor has also been making a loud noise recently. Yesterday it would never build up air pressure. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2005, 02:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,681
Posted By RockinWagin
The aux. fan should come on based on the temp. of...

The aux. fan should come on based on the temp. of the a/c at the receiver/drier but I do not recall the temp. setting to activate. It will only come on if the a/c is on. You can check the fan...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,530
Posted By RockinWagin
Swamp coolers might produce cool air in a dry...

Swamp coolers might produce cool air in a dry climate, like Lubbock or Phoenix, but in Houston the evaporation effect of a swamp cooler would be zero. Too much humidity.
Forum: Events & Gatherings 07-12-2005, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 744
Posted By RockinWagin
Wish I could be there, but I have to go to...

Wish I could be there, but I have to go to Colorado and go fly fishing.

Be sure to take some good pictures of the cars.......like I did for the Dallas GTG........no wait, I screwed up and only...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2005, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By RockinWagin
Agreed. I have a set of Snap-on allen...

Agreed. I have a set of Snap-on allen sockets--but they failed miserably just last week when I needed to remove the vacuum pump to rebuild. Can't get to these allen heads with a hand impact...
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