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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,405
Posted By adrenelin500
A ray of light.

I just added sea foam to the transmission.Drove it how (about a mile or so). I parked in front of my driveway let it idle in reverse for a minute or two.Then drove backwards for about 30 feet....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2007, 11:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,405
Posted By adrenelin500
It's hard to say goodbye, especially when there...

It's hard to say goodbye, especially when there are so few of these cars here on the island. Most vehicles don't last past 15 years here because of all the salt used in the winter and this cars body...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,405
Posted By adrenelin500
The pieces of metal that I found were very thin...

The pieces of metal that I found were very thin like a razor blade...maybe parts of a snapring? One of the pieces was curved.

If I don't drive the car any further and there isn't overly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,405
Posted By adrenelin500
A little more info

After considering a few different reasons for the color change ( deteriation of the interior of the oil cooler lines...an exhaust leak just below the manifold right near the vent on the tranny) I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,405
Posted By adrenelin500
Metal found in transmission pan.

Today I changed my transmission filter and fluid and found about a tablespoon of very fine silvery colored metal and about a dozen shards of metal ranging in size from an 1/8 of an inch to a half an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
There is a constant presence of exhaust in my car...

There is a constant presence of exhaust in my car , as in it's bothering my eyes and throat even if I don't have the heat on. If I do turn the heat on it's unbearable ...especially while stopped at a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2007, 08:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
There is a Flex pipe that is at the front of the...

There is a Flex pipe that is at the front of the exhaust system, just as you reach the manifold.Also, there is a vent on the transmission. I believe that the exhaust that is escaping from the broken...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
Black tranny fluid

I think the sea foam was a temporary band aid. Since the last post the problem of the tranny not shifting properly has returned. But I have a theory and I think this is most likely my problem. Early...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2007, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By adrenelin500
Testing Vacuum

Can anyone tell me where I can find what my values should be for testing the tranny vacuum on a 1982 300sd?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By adrenelin500
Glow plug delay

I'd do more reading but right now I'm concentrating on getting my car started before I get my first delivery. My car is hard to start and the GP light isn't working properly. When the key is put to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
Fine now

Everything looks ok now.A few days ago everything started to work normally. I wonder if it was the sea foam?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2006, 01:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Posted By adrenelin500
Noise from transmission?

Tonight when I was out I put the car in drive to go and I heard what sounded like the starter grinding(although it clearly wasn't) , so I put it in neutral and the same thing then in park and again...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2006, 01:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By adrenelin500
I agree but now I have one more thread to...

I agree but now I have one more thread to start.Ugh!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By adrenelin500
Would not enough vacuum cause rough idle? I...

Would not enough vacuum cause rough idle?

I bet this would also explain my transmission acting funny..... and the buzzing noise that used to up untill recently come from the VCV all of a sudden...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2006, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By adrenelin500
Excess vacuum

Is there anyone out there who knows what device in the vacuum system of an 82 300sd is responsible for bleeding off excess vacuum? And secondly could a malfunction of the vacuum system cause the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
The transmission is back to doing this again only...

The transmission is back to doing this again only for now it doing it at about 1800 rpm. there are 2 things that has changed since it decided to come out of first gear. firstly I replaced the tranny...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By adrenelin500
Ok ,TYVM

Ok ,TYVM
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By adrenelin500
Just as the tranny stopped staying in first and...

Just as the tranny stopped staying in first and started shifting through it's gears eventhough it was doing so improperly I put the pedal to the floor which in turn would pull the bowden cable to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By adrenelin500
I tried unhooking the kickdown last week and just...

I tried unhooking the kickdown last week and just for ****s and giggles I tried again tonight. Unfortunatlly no improvement. On the bright side for some reason the tranny is coming out of first now....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2006, 03:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By adrenelin500
Did you have any luck?

I'm having the same problem my car I believe it is in second gear when it won't upshift anymore, it's definetly not in third anyway. I'm out of things to try.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 653
Posted By adrenelin500
Vacuum troubles

I've been stuck in 1st gear for a week now and I was looking to find out if turning on my heater is anyway run by vacuum. Here's what happened. I drove to the bus stop to drop off my girl, car didn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By adrenelin500
A little more info.

Mine is green so thats probibly the one. The only other thing I need to know is why the pin is prone to breaking and how is it positioned in there with the modulator? Is it directly behind the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By adrenelin500
Is the pin something you can replace or does it...

Is the pin something you can replace or does it make the modulator junk.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 964
Posted By adrenelin500
Vacuum modulator removal

I've searched for the R&R of the modulator on a 1982 300sd without success. Does anyone know if there is a thread that addresses this. IF not could someone please tell me how it is removed and of any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2006, 03:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
A theory out in left field

A month or so ago I foolishly thought I was going to be able to R&R the CV boot on the rear passange side of my car. Well I was unsuccesful needless to say. I was able to take off the rear passanger...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2006, 03:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
not a coincidence

I haven't been able to get a vacuum test as of yet but there is one more thing I can add. I had no troubles with either forward or reverse untill all of this but now the transmission revs up quite...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2006, 12:43 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
We are going to test the modulator to see if it...

We are going to test the modulator to see if it holds vacuum as well as the main line right by the fuse box , I believe that it comes from the brake booster. I'm not sure about the other tests fore...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2006, 10:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
I know that if the modulator is disconnected from...

I know that if the modulator is disconnected from vacuum the trans will still shift , the only thing that will do is make the shifts harsher and faster and that didn't work for me. The only thing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
Dosen't look good.

Car is stuck in 1st gear no matter if the bowden cable or the modulator or the combination of the two are unhooked. Looks like a new trans or a rebuild. But like they say " If you can't afford to fix...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-19-2006, 07:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,269
Posted By adrenelin500
Some light shed.

An old friend whos a mechainc just dropped by and was good enough to taste...yes I said taste the tranny fluid that I innitially drained from my transmission.
He said: This tastes like oil, and it...
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