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Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-04-2005, 09:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,951
Posted By KCampbell
Modern, direct injection, diesel engines will...

Modern, direct injection, diesel engines will happily go 10,000 miles between oil changes on synthetic motor oil. My VW TDi does.

Danny: The 617 doesn't use 3 gallons of engine oil, don't know...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,189
Posted By KCampbell
As others have said, do not ship until you have...

As others have said, do not ship until you have received payment. If in doubt just communicate well with the winning bidder and the two of you will work it out together.

Oh, don't dump low and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2005, 11:01 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,097
Posted By KCampbell
$2.61 this morning just North of Seattle. ...

$2.61 this morning just North of Seattle.

Kevin
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,653
Posted By KCampbell
My starter failed to release completely from the...

My starter failed to release completely from the "flywheel" when it was really cold outside, and I got a noise whch may be like that described. Replaced the starter with a rebuilt unit and noise is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2005, 10:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,370
Posted By KCampbell
Well, yes, obviously it says right by my name...

Well, yes, obviously it says right by my name that I live in WA :confused:

So what you're saying is that people should pay according to their ability, not according to how much they consume?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2005, 07:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,370
Posted By KCampbell
I don't understand all the resistance to this....

I don't understand all the resistance to this. Eliminate the fuel tax used to pay for roadways, and instead tax people based on the number of miles they actually drive on the roads - what could be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2005, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,176
Posted By KCampbell
Ahh, the back end sag we know so well! Looks...

Ahh, the back end sag we know so well!

Looks good.

Kevin
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2005, 02:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 729
Posted By KCampbell
It's oily crank case vapors from the vent on the...

It's oily crank case vapors from the vent on the valve cover, unavoidable on a high mileage engine. Unless you are willing to replace the entire filter assembly with one which seperates the oil...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2005, 09:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,434
Posted By KCampbell
No mention of soot? I always thought this was oe...

No mention of soot? I always thought this was oe of the areas of concern with an old diesel.

Len, a quick google retuns this site : http://www.blackstone-labs.com/

Google is pretty good about...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2005, 05:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,251
Posted By KCampbell
Brian Yes, if both were on the same circuit....

Brian

Yes, if both were on the same circuit. But they're not. There's a different circuit for each high beam - and hence a distinct 8A fuse for each. At least according to my shop manual CD.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2005, 05:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,251
Posted By KCampbell
I would expect an 8A fuse, the standard for the...

I would expect an 8A fuse, the standard for the high beam circuit, to blow with a 100W load.

Kevin
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2005, 10:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By KCampbell
Brian I noticed the effect when changing the...

Brian

I noticed the effect when changing the mounts. As per the manual I had weight on the wheels - they were on Rhino ramps. When you release the mounts the sub frame drops by several inches, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2005, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,114
Posted By KCampbell
Replacing the sub frame mounts is a good idea,...

Replacing the sub frame mounts is a good idea, but not for any positive impact it will have on ride height. Handling is much improved for me with new mounts, but I can't tell that ride height has...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2005, 09:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,541
Posted By KCampbell
Willrev I'm afraid the number of months they...

Willrev

I'm afraid the number of months they have been on there is meaningless, did you cover 10 miles or 100,000 miles in those months?

Pad life is, as has been stated, a function of the type...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By KCampbell
My starter didn't retract properly when it was...

My starter didn't retract properly when it was cold, made a noise a bit like this. Bought a rebuilt unit on eBay for $100 including shipping, and it's been working perfectly.

As far as I know...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2005, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,951
Posted By KCampbell
Wow, almost sounds like there's a market for...

Wow, almost sounds like there's a market for someone to sell specially designed "bent" wrenches to do valve adjustments :rolleyes:

Wonder why they never thought of that?

Kevin
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,251
Posted By KCampbell
Electricity works according to pretty simple...

Electricity works according to pretty simple rules.

You need to first determine if your circuitry can handle the current demand of the lighting you are using.

Watts/Voltage = Current draw
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2005, 10:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,233
Posted By KCampbell
:eek: You think you're going to get that done in...

:eek: You think you're going to get that done in one day?

Kevin
Forum: Detailing and Interior 02-10-2005, 10:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,939
Posted By KCampbell
Since I absolutely hate the look of zebrano, I...

Since I absolutely hate the look of zebrano, I was going to try re-veneering some pieces of trim.

I've been collecting trim pieces with bad wood on eBay just to get the backing parts. A variety of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2005, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,927
Posted By KCampbell
My '85 has no such shelf. Weirder and...

My '85 has no such shelf.

Weirder and weirder.

Kevin
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2005, 10:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,233
Posted By KCampbell
Bought my set of 4 Bilsteins on eBay for around...

Bought my set of 4 Bilsteins on eBay for around $240, that was the cheapest I could find. I wouldn't fit anything else, even if you could find something! Not many manufacturers make shocks for the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,927
Posted By KCampbell
The shop CD shows the same procedure for the...

The shop CD shows the same procedure for the 81-85 300SD, the 86-87 SDL, the 91 350SD, in fact it appears to show the same setup for every 126.

I wonder what is different about your two cars that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2005, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,927
Posted By KCampbell
What duct? The panel shown in this procedure is...

What duct? The panel shown in this procedure is the duct. There's nothing else left when it's gone. Check out step 5 and 6, that's exactly what mine looks like. The right hand side connects to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2005, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,927
Posted By KCampbell
Here's what the factory manual shows for my year:...

Here's what the factory manual shows for my year:

Under Instrument Panel Cover (http://www.adrem.net/68-150.pdf)

It's the same procedure for an '84. I have to assume that perhaps the two...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2005, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,153
Posted By KCampbell
Valve cover gasket? Kevin

Valve cover gasket?

Kevin
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2005, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 944
Posted By KCampbell
He wants to get his name known for pointless...

He wants to get his name known for pointless conversions, that don't shift right? :confused:

Kevin
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2005, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,927
Posted By KCampbell
The carpeted panel and this ducting are one and...

The carpeted panel and this ducting are one and the same on my '85. Looks like one molded plastic piece.

Kevin
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,936
Posted By KCampbell
The interior design of the 140 is generally quite...

The interior design of the 140 is generally quite nice, and this is a clean example, but the zebrano wood looks so incredibly cheap and cheesy to me. Looks like the fake wood that GM used on so many...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2005, 09:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,927
Posted By KCampbell
On my car the tube you describe is part of the...

On my car the tube you describe is part of the knee panel. There is a corrugated pipe that leads from it up to the dash, and it has slots that supply the air to your feet. It's actually a two chamber...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2005, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,927
Posted By KCampbell
I'll do what I can... There are a number of...

I'll do what I can...

There are a number of screws that hold this thing in place - assuming we're talking about the knee panel?

Work your way around the edge removing the screws along the edge...
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