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Diesel Discussion
09-11-2009, 11:46 PM
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Fuel pump leaks!
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bump
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Diesel Discussion
09-08-2009, 05:30 PM
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Fuel pump leaks!
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Fuel pump leaks!
Anyone have any suggestions for a fix? Could it just be the lines are not tight enough? It's on a 87 300 SDL.
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Diesel Discussion
09-03-2009, 01:46 PM
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Turbo rebuild for 87 300 SDL?
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Turbo rebuild for 87 300 SDL?
After looking unsuccessfully in the search function, has anyone rebuilt there turbo? I swapped an engine out and this one is fine except the turbo, slow as a turtle! Anyone have any suggestions? ...
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Diesel Discussion
01-28-2007, 06:31 PM
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Oil pressure gauge, is this normal?
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Oil pressure gauge, is this normal?
When I start my 300 SDL, it pegs all the the way and pretty much stays pegged! Is this normal? Plenty of oil in the car. Also the coolent light will come on for no reason every now and then. This...
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Diesel Discussion
01-28-2007, 06:26 PM
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Engine siezed, no oil--engine swap?
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I agree, bargain down but don't fabricate. It...
I agree, bargain down but don't fabricate. It doesn't sound like you need to do much bargaining starting at $700, not much room to go down! :dizzy2:
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Diesel Discussion
01-20-2007, 02:47 PM
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300 SDL and overdrive?
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Thanks, will test it Sunday!
Thanks, will test it Sunday!
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Diesel Discussion
01-20-2007, 10:46 AM
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300 SDL and overdrive?
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300 SDL and overdrive?
Is it possible to put an overdrive transmission in a 1987 300 SDL? I just put a new (used) engine in it and my father-in-law has loves the car and wants it. He asked me, like I would know, if we...
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Diesel Discussion
05-22-2006, 09:57 PM
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what do you guys think
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Why not? Because the roof has been chopped off...
Why not? Because the roof has been chopped off or it is a rusted bucket of bolts?
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Diesel Discussion
05-07-2006, 11:37 AM
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Tips for replacing a 603 engine!
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If I take the head off and replace the head...
If I take the head off and replace the head gaskets and seals, do I have to have the head machined? Or can I just take it off, remove and clean up old gasket and check for any cracks? I have priced...
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Diesel Discussion
05-04-2006, 03:25 PM
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Tips for replacing a 603 engine!
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I am sure the head is a #14, it is supposed to...
I am sure the head is a #14, it is supposed to have 170k on it, similar to my car. My turbo was full of oil, but that could have come from when wifey blew it up! I will certainly take all the tips...
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Diesel Discussion
05-03-2006, 08:56 PM
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Tips for replacing a 603 engine!
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Thanks for the input, any suggestions???
Thanks for the input, any suggestions???
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Diesel Discussion
05-03-2006, 08:40 AM
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Tips for replacing a 603 engine!
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Tips for replacing a 603 engine!
I finally ordered a used engine and it should be here today, the boneyard where I purchased it suggested I replace the rear seals and a transmition pump seal. Any other tips anyone has to make the...
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Diesel Discussion
03-08-2006, 09:16 PM
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I am replacing an engine in a 300sdl.
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Thanks for the info, this is the serial...
Thanks for the info, this is the serial #6030109620, I beleave that is a 20. I will soon see what the damage is to the block.
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Diesel Discussion
03-08-2006, 12:36 PM
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I am replacing an engine in a 300sdl.
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300 SDL: Used engine or new head?
Still not sure if this is an option but it will be about the same price, $1800 for each. My bottom was in great condition, just not sure how long or what damage my wife did when she "blew it up!" ...
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03-01-2006, 08:19 PM
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Mobile?
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I have used Jordan's Automotive in Daphne. He...
I have used Jordan's Automotive in Daphne. He does great work, though he is not the economy mechanic. Very satisfied with his work. He did all the work on my 300 sdl from the previous owner. He...
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Diesel Discussion
02-25-2006, 01:56 PM
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Engine prices for a 300sdl
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She said she turned it off, it will turn over,...
She said she turned it off, it will turn over, compression came back at 50, not sure how many cylinders he checked, will not run. Looking back, I think either the head was cracked or head gasket was...
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Diesel Discussion
02-25-2006, 09:49 AM
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Engine prices for a 300sdl
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My wife took it on a four hour trip and it...
My wife took it on a four hour trip and it started running hot, my original mechanic said it blew out the temp sending probe. My father in law and myself are going to remove the head and just see...
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Diesel Discussion
02-20-2006, 09:28 PM
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Engine prices for a 300sdl
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The e-mail I had with him said he had onel that...
The e-mail I had with him said he had onel that was in the car he is currently driving. That was about six weeks ago. Thanks for the reply. As far as my current engine, we are going to pull the...
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Diesel Discussion
02-20-2006, 02:31 PM
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Engine prices for a 300sdl
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Engine prices for a 300sdl
Are the prices for a used 87 300sdl negotiable or are they pretty firm. After one false start to procure my new/used motor I am just about ready. Including shipping I was quoted from $1800 to $3000...
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Diesel Discussion
02-17-2006, 10:53 PM
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engine swap advise 86 SDL
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The Itallian Tuneup could help. I am in the same...
The Itallian Tuneup could help. I am in the same situation you were in, did you check the engine before you put it in? Did you do the work yourself and if you did how hard was it?
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Diesel Discussion
02-09-2006, 02:04 PM
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engine swap advise 86 SDL
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Have you recieved the engine yet???
Have you recieved the engine yet???
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Diesel Discussion
02-08-2006, 10:31 PM
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engine swap advise 86 SDL
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Where would you send a sample of motor oil to be...
Where would you send a sample of motor oil to be tested and what would you test for? Viscosity, antifreeze or what else? I am in the same boat. I think I have found a local engine.
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Diesel Discussion
02-08-2006, 08:56 PM
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engine swap advise 86 SDL
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Where??? I have looked. :(
Where??? I have looked. :(
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Diesel Discussion
02-07-2006, 07:01 PM
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engine swap advise 86 SDL
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I am in the same boat you are, though I am going...
I am in the same boat you are, though I am going to see if my block is still good and just replace the head. Would be simpler to just replace the engine! Did you find you engine locally or did you...
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Diesel Discussion
02-06-2006, 12:06 PM
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Another Trap Ox SDL on ebay!
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Is that a typical price from e-bay? My 87 sdl is...
Is that a typical price from e-bay? My 87 sdl is in much better shape, when it is running!:rolleyes:
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Diesel Discussion
02-02-2006, 08:19 AM
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I am replacing an engine in a 300sdl.
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O.K., I am trying to keep it as original as...
O.K., I am trying to keep it as original as possable. By the book so to speak.
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Diesel Discussion
02-01-2006, 08:28 PM
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need a new engine
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I had several quotes for used long blocks, ready...
I had several quotes for used long blocks, ready to drop and roll so to speak. Those ranged from $1800 to $2600 with a guarantee of at least 6 months to a year.
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Diesel Discussion
02-01-2006, 08:19 PM
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I am replacing an engine in a 300sdl.
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That one will not fit my 300sdl. Most engines...
That one will not fit my 300sdl. Most engines claim to be tested etc. One I had a bid from was still being driven. 603 is a little harder to find.
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Diesel Discussion
02-01-2006, 04:28 PM
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need a new engine
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I may be in the same boat, removing the head off...
I may be in the same boat, removing the head off one now to see what the damage was from my wife running it hot. As stated in my thread, I had prices ranging from $1800 for used to $5000 and $6000...
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Diesel Discussion
02-01-2006, 02:08 PM
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I am replacing an engine in a 300sdl.
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Thanks, I saw that site. Trying to spend a...
Thanks, I saw that site. Trying to spend a little less than the 5k. Hopefully I can get away with spending $2500. :kid:
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