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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-04-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,424
Posted By Diesel Giant
Which one?

Which one?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-04-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By Diesel Giant
Its always easier for the engine to start warm if...

Its always easier for the engine to start warm if you have a heater but will there be more wear if you dont? Depends. Depends on the quality of the oil and how much of the oil film is on all the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By Diesel Giant
Yes I know. The relay still energizes the plugs...

Yes I know. The relay still energizes the plugs after the light goes out. I did it for the video effect insead of explaining all that on the video.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By Diesel Giant
Yep that would be the ticket! Just lacks some of...

Yep that would be the ticket! Just lacks some of the turbo internal goodies like piston cooling nozzles etc. But it would work fine.
Forum: Tech Help 04-03-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 840
Posted By Diesel Giant
Since guages are not very accurate in telling you...

Since guages are not very accurate in telling you how much vacuum you have pulled down to, I would run some dry nitrogen throught through the system a few times. If you can borrow a micro guage and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By Diesel Giant
Yes it did start up pretty quick. Little did I...

Yes it did start up pretty quick. Little did I know the WVO I was running was slowly killing the IP. I had to replace the IP not long after the video was shot. I ended up putting a turbo pump on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By Diesel Giant
YES! When the WVO wiped out my injection pump I...

YES! When the WVO wiped out my injection pump I could not find a good IP pump for my '81 300d. I had a IP from an "83 300SD in the shop with over 300k miles on it and used that. The car runs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,937
Posted By Diesel Giant
The EGR has nothing to do with the oil pressure. ...

The EGR has nothing to do with the oil pressure. A healthy MB will peg the guage when cold at start-up, but if it does this before the engine is running, as was posted before check the sender AND...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By Diesel Giant
MB diesel cold start 20 degrees vid

I found some more footage that I had forgot I shot. I think this may have been about 2-3 years ago, since it was before the WVO wiped out my IP.:mad: Yes I did a video on that also.:eek:

Anyway...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,814
Posted By Diesel Giant
Yea I had to shift gears for a while (no pun...

Yea I had to shift gears for a while (no pun intended) and take care of house related repairs. Yuck!

Anyway set it at about 1950 or so. Will drop slightly after they get broken in. The camera...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,814
Posted By Diesel Giant
Fuel Injector Spray patterns good/bad

I found some footage that I had shot in the shop some time ago on a few injectors that I was working on. It demonstrates the proper spray pattern of a good nozzle and one that is defective.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,067
Posted By Diesel Giant
Pictorial on Fuel Tank Removal and Reinstall

Hey all!

I just finished up a rather large pictorial on fuel tank removal and reinstall.

This needs to be at the top of your list if you have ANY sediment in your pre-filter.

Check out the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,335
Posted By Diesel Giant
Pictorial on the hood strap install

I just finished up the pictorial on the hood strap install.

http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes_hood_strap_install.htm

Enjoy.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,560
Posted By Diesel Giant
No it wont cause any leaks. Its a very weak...

No it wont cause any leaks. Its a very weak solution as an acid goes. As long as you dont keep it in there for says some weeks then its prefectly fine and recommended by Mercedes.

Yes the timing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,560
Posted By Diesel Giant
Pictorial on Cooling System Citrus Flush

Hello all,

I just finished up the pictorial on how to do the cooling system citrus flush. It droped my overall engine temp over 10 degrees. Really has helped in the summer heat.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2008, 02:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,618
Posted By Diesel Giant
Mercedes horn troubleshooting pictorial

Hi all,

I just finished up the pictorial on how to troubleshoot your horn system on your W123.

http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes%20horn%20troubleshooting.htm

Get out there and blow your horn!...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2008, 01:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,980
Posted By Diesel Giant
Pictorial on how to replace the windshield washer nozzles

I just finished up another pictorial how how to replace the windshield washer nozzles.

http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedeswindshieldnozzleinsta.htm

Enjoy
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,614
Posted By Diesel Giant
Pictorial on how to Replace the Combination Switch

I just finished up this pictorial on how to replace the combo switch on your 123 body car.

http://www.dieselgiant.com/mercedescomboswitchreplacement.htm

I also updated some on the injector...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,387
Posted By Diesel Giant
Pictorial on the electric fan install

I just finished up the install of the retrofit electric fan on the '81 300d in the shop.

I cant tell you how pleased I am with how it went.:)

Check out the pictorial:
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,175
Posted By Diesel Giant
Pictorial on Replacing the Injection Pump O Rings

I just finished up the pictorial on how to replace the injection pump O rings in your 1986 and later MB.

http://dieselgiant.com/mercedes_injection_pump_o_ring_r.htm

Enjoy!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,304
Posted By Diesel Giant
Just remember the higher the NOx the lower the...

Just remember the higher the NOx the lower the co. So you one sense you are putting out less Carbon Monixide.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,918
Posted By Diesel Giant
Never saw anyone starting an automatic that way. ...

Never saw anyone starting an automatic that way. If you could put it on jack stands and have some rub type device to roll the back wheels that could work.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By Diesel Giant
That is the sunroof motor.

That is the sunroof motor.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 706
Posted By Diesel Giant
Just replace the gear set in the tranny with the...

Just replace the gear set in the tranny with the 300d one.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,115
Posted By Diesel Giant
You probably wont like how loud it will get. But...

You probably wont like how loud it will get. But you may for a few days.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,254
Posted By Diesel Giant
The dial method is more acurate, but you can do...

The dial method is more acurate, but you can do the cam marks in a pinch. The 2 lines need to be perfectly lined up like this --.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 974
Posted By Diesel Giant
The bushing or the spring on the bottom of the IP...

The bushing or the spring on the bottom of the IP pump. You may have a bur or broken internal spring in one of the ball sockets.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 915
Posted By Diesel Giant
Nice ride! It looks like the camber on your...

Nice ride!

It looks like the camber on your front tires is waaaay off. The top of the tire is tilting way to much inside.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,485
Posted By Diesel Giant
I use the large mighty mite fluid extractor. I...

I use the large mighty mite fluid extractor. I have any of the fluids on the car cannot get hot enought to melt the plastic parts.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 823
Posted By Diesel Giant
Do you have a crack in your air boot?

Do you have a crack in your air boot?
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