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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2026, 08:41 AM

Replies: 4

I can't figure out why my 300td won't idle correctly

Views: 186

Posted By 87tdwagen

Electronic Idle Speed Control I know, it...

Electronic Idle Speed Control
I know, it doesn't align with the acronym, that's a German to English issue.

It controls idle speed, feeds the Tachometer and has pass thru voltage to the HVAC. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-01-2026, 01:41 PM

Replies: 4

I can't figure out why my 300td won't idle correctly

Views: 186

Posted By 87tdwagen

You should check the ELR, it is close to the OVP...

You should check the ELR, it is close to the OVP and is fed power to if from the OVP. Open if up and check for burnt connections.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-21-2025, 12:45 PM

Replies: 24

Frequent Torquing of New Lug Bolts

Views: 712

Posted By 87tdwagen

Kudos to Shertex for changing out the lug bolts. ...

Kudos to Shertex for changing out the lug bolts. Very prudent to do so at that age. Whether or not you torque, tighten without torque wrench, use a breaker bar, impact wrench etc, these bolts are...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2025, 02:28 PM

Replies: 23

How to measure OM642 timing chain stretch?

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Posted By 87tdwagen

Approximately 72mm, too unstable to measure, nor...

Approximately 72mm, too unstable to measure, nor do I know the spring tension rating.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2025, 01:41 PM

Replies: 23

How to measure OM642 timing chain stretch?

Views: 6,890

Posted By 87tdwagen

Hi ah-kay, This is an old thread, Karlo was...

Hi ah-kay,
This is an old thread, Karlo was asking about specific measurement of the measuring tool itself, used on the OM642, that's what I was replying to. Tool measurements, not stretch.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2025, 12:32 PM

Replies: 23

How to measure OM642 timing chain stretch?

Views: 6,890

Posted By 87tdwagen

The first plunger touching the chain guide...

The first plunger touching the chain guide measures 11.5mm diameter, 16mm long. The second plunger measures 14.7mm diameter 16mm long. The total length of the plungers with no tension to the flange...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2025, 09:45 AM

Replies: 23

How to measure OM642 timing chain stretch?

Views: 6,890

Posted By 87tdwagen

Hi, I don't have access to the tool at the...

Hi, I don't have access to the tool at the moment. In terms of its measurements, the body of the tool is the same measurement as the tensioner itself. The face touching the chain guide is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-07-2025, 02:27 PM

Replies: 3

OM603 Coolant Markers In Oil

Views: 251

Posted By 87tdwagen

Honestly, it is hard to tell unless the head is...

Honestly, it is hard to tell unless the head is off and can be inspected. The original HG have a know weak point up front that generally manifests itself as an oil leak, not usually close enough to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-06-2025, 10:42 AM

Replies: 9

Initial feedback on World Upholstery seat covers

Views: 515

Posted By 87tdwagen

Auto Leather Repair - Interior Upholstery in...

Auto Leather Repair - Interior Upholstery in Pompano. (954) 793-3797 The owner's name is Cecillio, deal with him, he is a master of this craft. Just did my buddy's LX470 complete interior, 100%...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-05-2025, 11:17 AM

Replies: 5

Diesel purge/ cleaner for OM642?

Views: 438

Posted By 87tdwagen

Update: I have gone thorough a full tank of...

Update:
I have gone thorough a full tank of fuel with the BG245 additive, and now a full tank of just diesel afterwards.

Noticed the following improvements:
Diesel chatter, injector clacking is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-05-2025, 11:04 AM

Replies: 9

Initial feedback on World Upholstery seat covers

Views: 515

Posted By 87tdwagen

The original MBTex has been out of production for...

The original MBTex has been out of production for several years. Everything now is merely an approximation with far lower durability.

There was a time when World Upholstery could source OE...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-20-2025, 03:12 PM

Replies: 12

Headliner tear repair

Views: 600

Posted By 87tdwagen

No, not removing the headliner. I think at this...

No, not removing the headliner. I think at this age, better to leave that alone. From your pics the hole seems a few inches behind the sunroof liner. That rearward gap could be carefully spread a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-20-2025, 07:21 AM

Replies: 12

Headliner tear repair

Views: 600

Posted By 87tdwagen

You may be able to get at it with a flexible...

You may be able to get at it with a flexible plastic spatula from the sunroof edge. If so, use some double sided masking tape to affix to the spatula, a strip of Gorilla tape sticky side down and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-16-2025, 03:18 PM

Replies: 5

recurring problem OM603 damaging crank main bolt

Views: 319

Posted By 87tdwagen

Good idea on the epoxy/crazy glue. I ran into...

Good idea on the epoxy/crazy glue.
I ran into this problem on my OM603 when changing the main front seal at 300k mi. Luckily on that engine the key is easily retrieved with a magnet on an...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2025, 10:50 AM

Replies: 5

recurring problem OM603 damaging crank main bolt

Views: 319

Posted By 87tdwagen

I would imagine that the Sprinter may have an...

I would imagine that the Sprinter may have an OM606 rather than the OM603.

On the OM603, the front hub has a woodruff key clocking it to the crank. The clearance is very tight, between, the hub...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-11-2025, 06:23 PM

Replies: 7

Exhaust leak due to resonance?

Views: 411

Posted By 87tdwagen

On the exhaust side, If you have an EGR, look at...

On the exhaust side, If you have an EGR, look at it's connections or accordion tubing connections.
Otherwise inspect the engine mounts for wear or to see if collapsed.

Forum: Tech Help

11-05-2025, 01:24 PM

Replies: 5

I can't figure out why my 300td won't idle correctly

Views: 526

Posted By 87tdwagen

Other than checking fuses, its6possibke you have...

Other than checking fuses, its6possibke you have an issue with the ELR. This will affect idle, rpm gauge and AC.

Looks like this and is near OVP

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/127448386863

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-04-2025, 04:51 PM

Replies: 28

Metric Motors OM617.952 with 1200 miles sounds sort of “knocky”?

Views: 980

Posted By 87tdwagen

FWIW, If you find a need to replace your fuel...

FWIW,
If you find a need to replace your fuel tank, you could buy a replacement steel tank and have the interior coated, or they do make polyurethane replacement tanks for the W460, a bit pricey,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-04-2025, 04:24 PM

Replies: 5

Diesel purge/ cleaner for OM642?

Views: 438

Posted By 87tdwagen

Thanks. Yes a bit pricey, by comparison 2...

Thanks.
Yes a bit pricey, by comparison 2 cans of lubro molly diesel purge (about 1 qt) runs close at $35. The MSDS shows a lot of cleaners, but doesn't clearly specify the base, prob kerosene,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-04-2025, 03:03 PM

Replies: 5

Diesel purge/ cleaner for OM642?

Views: 438

Posted By 87tdwagen

Thanks, great tip on filling the fuel filter,...

Thanks, great tip on filling the fuel filter, although not much capacity wise, better than nothing at all.

So after some discussions with a couple of verteran Diesel mechanics and a cousin who is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-02-2025, 11:50 AM

Replies: 5

Diesel purge/ cleaner for OM642?

Views: 438

Posted By 87tdwagen

Diesel purge/ cleaner for OM642?

Hello all,
Curious to see what kind of diesel fuel system cleaner CRD owners have used for their engines. Unlike the older IDI systems, simply hooking up a self contained purge process does not...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

10-25-2025, 09:07 AM

Replies: 8

Anyone familiar with a 1974 Dodge D600?

Views: 304

Posted By 87tdwagen

Does the reservoir cap have one of those...

Does the reservoir cap have one of those accordion rubber seals? If not, it would be good to install one. They can help in several ways, but one convenient aspect is they will indicate fluid loss. ...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

10-24-2025, 04:54 PM

Replies: 8

Anyone familiar with a 1974 Dodge D600?

Views: 304

Posted By 87tdwagen

In addition to the items you suspect, inspect the...

In addition to the items you suspect, inspect the wheel cylinders and lines for leaks. A level check in the reservoir will let you know regarding fluid loss.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-02-2025, 09:09 AM

Replies: 22

tick tick sound, bad idle when warm

Views: 973

Posted By 87tdwagen

A great tool that you should get is a mechanics...

A great tool that you should get is a mechanics stethoscope. If you can't find one, a long screwdriver cupped to you ear. Probe, the injectors, the head or wherever you need to and listen for...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-01-2025, 12:13 PM

Replies: 22

tick tick sound, bad idle when warm

Views: 973

Posted By 87tdwagen

I would suggest you do the same as the mechanic...

I would suggest you do the same as the mechanic who loosened the injector lines.
The likelihood is that one or possibly more injection circuits are the culprit. Do one at a time, and when it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-28-2025, 08:45 AM

Replies: 22

tick tick sound, bad idle when warm

Views: 973

Posted By 87tdwagen

bigben78 Given that you oil/lifter side is...

bigben78
Given that you oil/lifter side is presumably ok per your previous cleaning and oil change, and the smell of diesel is present, you may want to concentrate on the fuel side.
Best test would...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-24-2025, 01:46 PM

Replies: 7

How to best determine the price of a rare classic for sale?

Views: 458

Posted By 87tdwagen

Thanks ah-kay The car show season will be...

Thanks ah-kay
The car show season will be heating up soon down here in Sebring FL, so I'll take her around and gauge interest and offers if any. Was much easier to sell my cabriolet, although I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-24-2025, 01:38 PM

Replies: 7

How to best determine the price of a rare classic for sale?

Views: 458

Posted By 87tdwagen

Thank you so much. I had not looked at those...

Thank you so much. I had not looked at those resources, so the screenshot you provided is very helpful to get an idea of a reasonable range. Maybe, since I have the original window sticker when...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-24-2025, 01:35 PM

Replies: 7

How to best determine the price of a rare classic for sale?

Views: 458

Posted By 87tdwagen

Thanks. Yes, the lack of availability for...

Thanks.
Yes, the lack of availability for comparison has been an issue. This also isn't a top desirability type of car, unlike several others much rarer yet sports cars, that I have previously...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-23-2025, 04:51 PM

Replies: 7

How to best determine the price of a rare classic for sale?

Views: 458

Posted By 87tdwagen

How to best determine the price of a rare classic for sale?

So I'm contemplating selling my 87 wagon. I've been searching the internet high and low to get an idea of potential market value. Unfortunately, there are not many 87 TDs out there to draw upon for...

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