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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-30-2005, 07:04 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Well I can't seem to find any more questions to...

Well I can't seem to find any more questions to ask, but when I do, I'll come here. Thanks to everyone for all the help that you have provided me with. I know a lot more than when I came in. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2005, 07:27 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Its like that on all modern cars. So you are...

Its like that on all modern cars. So you are telling me that the 85's go out the same way it comes in?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2005, 07:02 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
How is this cross flow any different from how...

How is this cross flow any different from how engines in general works? Isnt it the same for all engines?

As for the 617, another good reason to put it into an SEL. Thing is, the people that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2005, 05:37 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Cross flow? Can you please explain this cool...

Cross flow? Can you please explain this cool gadget? From what i also read, it was the pre 85's diesel engine that are the glory of the Mercedes Benz line.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2005, 05:30 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Mate, I made a correction as I was referring this...

Mate, I made a correction as I was referring this to the SELs, not SDLs sorry. I had my sights on the 560 SEL 86'.

As for the head, I have read issues with the temperatures and the aluminum is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2005, 04:48 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
My mistake guys, I meant the SEL. I want to...

My mistake guys, I meant the SEL. I want to change the SEL engine with an SD one. Sorry about that, Im such a newbie.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2005, 04:09 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Well there is the despute on the heads, being...

Well there is the despute on the heads, being aluminum while the 85's and below are iron. I of course want to go the safer route. So can anyone help me?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2005, 08:59 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
The reason I want the 300SD is because it is the...

The reason I want the 300SD is because it is the engine has iron heads, whilst the 86 diesels are made from aluminum heads. I am also going to be running WVO and Biodiesel in it and early on in this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2005, 09:29 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
BTW, does anyone know where to buy 617.952...

BTW, does anyone know where to buy 617.952 engines at? I want to see how much and see if Id like to replace the engine in an SEL. If I were to do this, what things would I need to change seeing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Your post was very helpful, thank you. I can...

Your post was very helpful, thank you. I can agree with you on the topic of the 100k vs 225k, but I still would be a bit hesitant on the 225k because to be honest, it is a sign that the car has been...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2005, 08:33 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
SO basically: Glow plug = heat Spark...

SO basically:

Glow plug = heat

Spark plug = spark

?
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-28-2005, 08:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,489
Posted By devonhiee
I just saw the front page so I dunno how much it...

I just saw the front page so I dunno how much it is. However I know from other kits that it can go from $400 to $1000+. Of course over time, this will be nil compared to the gas prices paid today.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2005, 04:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Thanks but I know this. Same question that I am...

Thanks but I know this. Same question that I am asking is what I replied to Ms Fowler.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2005, 04:35 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Do you need to be experienced to do this? For...

Do you need to be experienced to do this? For example, how exacltly would you test teh doors with this mitty vac?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2005, 04:34 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Thanks Ms Fowler but I know all of that. What I...

Thanks Ms Fowler but I know all of that. What I am asking is that whats the difference between glow plugs and spark plugs? One is just heat and the other creates a spark?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Thank you for the link and the info. I did some...

Thank you for the link and the info. I did some research yesterday on the diesel engine, and it said exactly what this said except the glow plugs. However the glow plugs does confuse me. If this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2005, 07:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Ah thanks. Ive asked before but didn't get an...

Ah thanks. Ive asked before but didn't get an answer. What is this glow plug and pre glow thingy?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2005, 07:39 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Where exactly do you plug in this mitty vac? And...

Where exactly do you plug in this mitty vac? And after you test it, then you just repair the ones that it says is broken?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2005, 08:31 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
How exactly can you determine if the engine is...

How exactly can you determine if the engine is good on a cold start? Doesn't make that repetitious noise prior to start up?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2005, 08:30 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Thanks for that list. If I happen to find a car...

Thanks for that list. If I happen to find a car that says that one or more of those items were replaced, would that be a plus? I remember I asked this question earlier and I got an "could be or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2005, 08:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,052
Posted By devonhiee
My my my, it looks like it is in better condition...

My my my, it looks like it is in better condition than a lot of the cars on the streets today. Whoever had it mustve kept very good care of it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 10:18 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
O ya, that Mercedes that was close to my place is...

O ya, that Mercedes that was close to my place is sold out now. Just a quick update.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 10:15 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
So far I have learned: 1. '81 to '85 300SDs...

So far I have learned:

1. '81 to '85 300SDs are basically all the same, 617 engine and W126 Chassis as well as the body.

2. Buy from a private owner.

3. Try and buy from the Original...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
O no, I know the car will need to be repaired...

O no, I know the car will need to be repaired sooner or later, but I mean minimizing as much as possible of getting a car that is badly banged up, such as alternator or one of them other parts or an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 10:10 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Ya like i mentioned before, I only plan on...

Ya like i mentioned before, I only plan on driving two the gym or to the grocery store, nothing far. Definitely not a 200 mile drive.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 08:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Im not exactly ready to buy a Benz right now,...

Im not exactly ready to buy a Benz right now, which is why I am asking questions and I didn't just snatch up the one that was 8 miles from me, even though exterior did look nice. I seriously want to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 08:38 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Thank you Ms Fowler. I didn't think that...

Thank you Ms Fowler.

I didn't think that there was much difference between those years, they all practically look the same body wise. Not sure which is the safest of all of those 4 years though,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 02:51 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Its at a dealer that is about 8 miles away from...

Its at a dealer that is about 8 miles away from me. I am kind of hesistant because Ray hasnt emailed me a CarFax report on it and they also do not have a website which I was looking for.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 02:50 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Thanks. What if I could find an '84 with less...

Thanks. What if I could find an '84 with less milage than the '85? Should I go with the '84?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2005, 02:50 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,285
Posted By devonhiee
Wow thanks a lot. That sounds like those small...

Wow thanks a lot. That sounds like those small things are really expensive.

What is this "glow plug" that you speak of?

As for the tip on buying from a private owner, that sounds good. I...
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