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Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,786
Posted By BigBen
This is also my advice. I've quit trying to...

This is also my advice. I've quit trying to understand this EDS system.

It never again stopped working perfectly, constant 15-16psi boost, lovely!!!

Bye, Ben
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 923
Posted By BigBen
Good point indeed. I would consider a 98 or 99...

Good point indeed. I would consider a 98 or 99 W210 Turbodiesel in decent shape. Hard to find, but I am in no hurry!

I don't think I will go back to W124 though. I am parting out the old one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 923
Posted By BigBen
RIP 1992 300D 2,5Turbo

The title says it all!

Some dramatic internal breakage occured at cold start up (-10degC). Now won't start at all and makes huge banging noise every turn

With underbody badly rusted I figured...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,049
Posted By BigBen
I have given up trying to understand this system...

I have given up trying to understand this system (do a search with my name). I have thrown quite a few hundred $ in parts with no relevant results.

I would highly recommend you to look at this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 12,004
Posted By BigBen
Have heard that a few times: Because of the...

Have heard that a few times:

Because of the Autobahn in Germany, German diesel cars were made to run at best efficiency when both the RPM and the Speed Guages have their needle pointing straight...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 46,141
Posted By BigBen
So I got everything put back together. I have...

So I got everything put back together. I have had the pump rebuilt for 140$ and the overflow valve purchased for 20$, all from a very helpful Bosch Service center in Qc City.

It did restore...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 46,141
Posted By BigBen
Well, it seems I should have measured pressure...

Well, it seems I should have measured pressure because I installed the new overflow valve and no help.

In fact it did improve a bit, but when I really need power like under acceleration in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 46,141
Posted By BigBen
I was told today at a Bosch Shop that the Bosch...

I was told today at a Bosch Shop that the Bosch part number mentionned before did not exist! They have asked me to provide the pump nameplate details to help.

MD dealer told me they can get the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2010, 01:05 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 46,141
Posted By BigBen
I'm looking to source that part in Canada for my...

I'm looking to source that part in Canada for my 1992 300D 2,5 Turbo.

It has all the symptoms of fuel starvation while having good flow and pressure from the charging pump. Not measured, but I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,971
Posted By BigBen
The engine starts really well now. Has been...

The engine starts really well now. Has been sitting outside, unplugged by -20°C (0°F) today and still started really well. I am impressed!

But I still have an issue about sudden loss of power...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,971
Posted By BigBen
I'm not too worried about the values I obtained. ...

I'm not too worried about the values I obtained. I stated the exact conditions I had (temperature, No. of cranks, etc.) because I knew it was not optimal nor as per FSM procedures. But I was afraid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,971
Posted By BigBen
Compression test results, OM602.962 (300D 2,5 Turbo) 1992

Car has near 400k mi. I took a compression test through the injector ports. Engine was real cold, like 30°F, so I plugged in the block heater for 1h inside garage before doing the test.

I have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,443
Posted By BigBen
My 1992 300D has the exact same problem. I...

My 1992 300D has the exact same problem.

I have a more important problem with a likely bad injector to worry about. If it's just an injector, then I'll have a look at this issue. Let me know if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 713
Posted By BigBen
Make sure you loosen the fill plug before...

Make sure you loosen the fill plug before removing the drain plug!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,260
Posted By BigBen
I have the exact same problem. I would think...

I have the exact same problem.

I would think the procedure would first involve pivoting or flipping the whole assembly either towards the door window or away towards the front of the vehicle. I'd...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,993
Posted By BigBen
578 400km, so some 359 400mi. Bought it second...

578 400km, so some 359 400mi. Bought it second hand though, so I haven't done them all myself. Full service records throughout the life, MB Dealer service only until 414 000km.

I have done about...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2009, 12:09 AM
Replies: 676
Views: 237,821
Posted By BigBen
The intake flap and the EGR actuator were still...

The intake flap and the EGR actuator were still hooked up even though I had made the conversion to a pressure type wastegate actuator.

Today I have unplugged both intake flap and EGR: now I have a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By BigBen
You will have to deal with parking brake parts...

You will have to deal with parking brake parts that are located inside the disc and work similarly as a drum type brake.

When I did mine, the hand brake cables and back end plates were badly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,101
Posted By BigBen
Montreal area tonight, RUG 0,899$/L ...

Montreal area tonight,

RUG 0,899$/L
Diesel 0,849$/L

It is a new phenomenon, the past 3 yrs it's been diesel more expensive than RUG.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,335
Posted By BigBen
I notice no particular noise coming from my...

I notice no particular noise coming from my exhaust. Just normal noise slightly dampend by the turbo.

I have a recent set of muffler (3 yrs ago) that came directly from the dealer (previous...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 237,821
Posted By BigBen
I totally agree, it's just a little more...

I totally agree, it's just a little more complicated to taped like gsxr did. But it is easy to understand it can be better.

Doing it as I did, on the other hand, was extremely easy.

When I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 676
Views: 237,821
Posted By BigBen
Pressure wastegate finally installed!

So it's done for me too!

I'm getting a steady 10 psi boost even at higher RPM (4000)!. I have installed a used actuator from an older A3 VW Turbodiesel.

I am taking the pressure line to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,392
Posted By BigBen
I have been chasing this problem of battery drain...

I have been chasing this problem of battery drain ever since! Every time I'd leave the car for a couple days without running, it would not start.

It seems I had a current leaking through my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,999
Posted By BigBen
1992 300D 2,5 Turbo

I repaired my dash clock today. Note the above mentionned car details, in mine, there was only 1 capacitor and replaced it with a 35Vdc - 100uF.

There was a problem with the ground pin, the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,549
Posted By BigBen
Jason, Sorry for taking that long in...

Jason,

Sorry for taking that long in getting back to you!




I have now some 20 000 miles on veggie done with the 92. Troublefree in terms of veggie. My problems are electric and No boost...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,477
Posted By BigBen
Scratch, It seems you have done quite a bit...

Scratch,

It seems you have done quite a bit to solve your problem.

I honestly don't know where else you could go from now, so just in case, I submit to you a problem I had a few years ago.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,168
Posted By BigBen
You might consider asking for the details about...

You might consider asking for the details about that tool rental program anyways and making it available to rental in Canada only. I would be one of the interested by the way!

I have the Haznet...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-25-2008, 06:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 18,696
Posted By BigBen
What a good one! I did not realize you were here...

What a good one! I did not realize you were here as well! At least I am consistent in my comments!

Drop me a line if you come in Montreal area, I'll congratulate you in person.

Cheers,
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-25-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 18,696
Posted By BigBen
You can follow what this guy has done, really...

You can follow what this guy has done, really good write up with plenty of photos for a 1999 E300 Turbodiesel:

1999 E300 Home made WVO conversion...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2008, 12:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,972
Posted By BigBen
It's a used one, I've been told it was taken off...

It's a used one, I've been told it was taken off a 1998 Jetta. Can't tell for sure. It will require modification to the actuator rod. The part number for the wastegate actuator gsxr has shown on...
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