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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By veggie190
The 190D i had i bought with a Greasecar...

The 190D i had i bought with a Greasecar conversion in it. I logged probably 30k on grease while i had it. The 2.2l ran quite well on it, might be another way for you to boost mpg's. Pickups are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,459
Posted By veggie190
When installing the clutch master make sure you...

When installing the clutch master make sure you use a push rod that is the correct length, you could reuse the original. When i did my transmission swap I found out about the two different rods.
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,450
Posted By veggie190
Glad to hear the axles are working out, but a...

Glad to hear the axles are working out, but a word of advice. I had put in a set of GSP's and within a few hundred miles several of the hex bolts on the axles started coming undone! If you have this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Well I did notice there is a cam in the bolt at...

Well I did notice there is a cam in the bolt at the top of the pushrod, the bolt goes through it when attaching to the pedal assembly. I should have taken a photo when I had it apart, I adjusted it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Oh sorry, i don't have the P/N on either. I did...

Oh sorry, i don't have the P/N on either. I did call the dealer and he said the black one is from early 240d's. The cost difference was huge, black push rod was around $50, white I think was $17.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
oh nice. I'll scrounge around maybe try the 240...

oh nice. I'll scrounge around maybe try the 240 springs route, thanks for the tip.

I wish WA was just a bit closer to MN! Maybe next year... then I'll have everything chased down and be really...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Thanks guys! Those adsitco transmissions look...

Thanks guys! Those adsitco transmissions look nice, maybe in a few years when I get a G wagen :)

Charlie yes that bleeding was a bear. I hope I don't have to open up the clutch hydraulics when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Done! Sorta...

Well it's been quite a while but I finally finished the job. Man those flywheel bolts were a pain...had to grind some off. I had the flywheel resurfaced and put the new parts in.

One HUGE hang up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
So I've now ordered all parts needed except new...

So I've now ordered all parts needed except new pressure plate and flywheel bolts. Is it necessary to use new ones?

New flywheel bolts are $6 x 12 = $72 and I haven't located new pressure plate...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
All 3 of yours haven't been neutral balanced,...

All 3 of yours haven't been neutral balanced, well I'll for sure be spending the extra time/money to do mine right. Thanks for the advice.

Dan thanks for the measurement offers, I think I got it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By veggie190
Sorry, must have missed your first post. I had...

Sorry, must have missed your first post. I had the same problem when taking off the spacer ring in my wagon. The solution was a little heat, I hit the ring with a torch while gripping it with a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
I'm with you, definitely would love the 5-speed...

I'm with you, definitely would love the 5-speed but too hard to come by here. 550 Euro from Germany, well I can't afford that just now but that is pretty cool they are that easy to source from over...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Fantastic, yes that was the NSS. Sounds fairly...

Fantastic, yes that was the NSS. Sounds fairly straight forward to me, thanks to you I should be able to figure this out when I get there.

That is quite incredible how the linkage smoothed things...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-30-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Well I pulled the transmission on my 82 240D...

Well I pulled the transmission on my 82 240D parts car, I think i'll be going with the 79 trans I have. They are identical, but the 79 looks in better shape. The 82 was filled with crud inside! The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Got the Transmission out! I swear those 10mm...

Got the Transmission out! I swear those 10mm starter allen bolts were welded in!

That is great flywheel information. I left it on for now until I mark it and figure out if it was neutral...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Unfortunately I didn't get the flywheel, I bought...

Unfortunately I didn't get the flywheel, I bought a lot of these parts in a "kit" from another MB guy. So, I think I'll get away without cutting the DS and I'll have to use a 240 FW.

Does it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Ah, FSM that's a good idea. Thanks for the...

Ah, FSM that's a good idea.

Thanks for the help Charmalu. I have a drive shaft from a manual 300TD that i'm planning on using, if that doesn't work I'll have the 240D's drive shaft cut and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Thanks! I just picked up a Haynes manual that is...

Thanks! I just picked up a Haynes manual that is pretty good but it is very broad on some steps, the oddities I encounter are what i'll put up for anyone else looking to do this.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2009, 09:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,573
Posted By veggie190
Winter Project - 300TD Auto to Manual Conversion Begun!

Last weekend I finally got started on my winter project, swapping a 240D 4 speed manual into my wagon. Over the past three years I’ve learned a lot about my wagon doing lots of projects myself...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By veggie190
Yes, GSP. They look pretty nice, hope they hold...

Yes, GSP. They look pretty nice, hope they hold up!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By veggie190
Ok, job done! This was my first time installing...

Ok, job done! This was my first time installing axles, Thanks everyone for the help!

Lessons learned: If you are going from the can style to the newer style with bolts it might be impossible for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 01:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By veggie190
Thinner spacer, exactly. I took out the washer...

Thinner spacer, exactly. I took out the washer from the old can style axles and with the new style it fits with no washer. Is this ok?

Also, now with all this monkeying around I messed up the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By veggie190
Any tips on installing the passenger side clip in...

Any tips on installing the passenger side clip in the differential?

I have almost everything together and cannot get the clip back on!

I'm going back to keep trying in a little bit. Thanks for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By veggie190
Oh, great. Thanks! I'll post results once...

Oh, great. Thanks!

I'll post results once they are in!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,498
Posted By veggie190
Differential apart, did they sell me the wrong axles!

I'm in the middle of replacing both axles and I just noticed the new axles Advanced auto sold me do not match the ones i'm replacing.

Advanced Auto says they are correct. Are they wrong? I think...
Forum: Great Lakes - US (IL,IN,MI,MN,OH,WI) 07-07-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,452
Posted By veggie190
Well, these guys moved out and hired a second...

Well, these guys moved out and hired a second mechanic. Here's the new address-

2227A S Stoughton Rd
Madison, WI 53716

Phone: (608) 441-5454

Business Office and Diesel Repair Shop hours:...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2009, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,630
Posted By veggie190
I'm decided I'm going to buy it...your questions...

I'm decided I'm going to buy it...your questions have been a great help!

It doesn't come with the harness from the shifter to the inner driver side tunnel for plug and play reverse lights. Is that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,630
Posted By veggie190
Thanks guys for all the tips. That is great to...

Thanks guys for all the tips. That is great to know about the harness piece and that it does work ok with the 240 flywheel.

The seller hasn't gotten back to me, I emailed again. Wish there was a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2009, 11:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By veggie190
You weren't lying, that was a dig! Mine looked...

You weren't lying, that was a dig! Mine looked like you could eat off it compared to that! Nice job!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,630
Posted By veggie190
Thanks Charlie! Great questions, I've emailed the...

Thanks Charlie! Great questions, I've emailed the seller.

How is your conversion holding up? Did you see a major improvement in control over the slushbox?
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