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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-01-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,725
Posted By miner
SDL's have an oil seperator built into the valve...

SDL's have an oil seperator built into the valve cover itself. And a little extra emergency vent hole too.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,200
Posted By miner
what kind of welding?

Are you all talking about stick welding/ arc welding? Is that what you are doing to your car carrameow? Is that what a beginner should start with? What about MIG? Or all the other alternatives (TIG,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2006, 12:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,789
Posted By miner
Ok, that is the problem, then. You are talking...

Ok, that is the problem, then. You are talking about a 340D. That is a totally different car.


(sorry. That was completely unneccessary and not helpful at all, was it? :o ;) :rolleyes: :eek: :( )
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,789
Posted By miner
You have all the injectors off, why not screw...

You have all the injectors off, why not screw down all the valves so they are totally closed, or at least that one you noticed was touching the cam lobe, and see if that frees it up enough to turn it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2006, 12:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By miner
The pressures I gave (copied out of Haynes) are...

The pressures I gave (copied out of Haynes) are at 80 degrees ambient temp at sea level.

Babymog, you say your condenser fan is acting up? I would really try cleaning the condenser up real good...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2006, 12:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,253
Posted By miner
Haha...that's really good to know. I am just...

Haha...that's really good to know. I am just laughing at myself for thinking all that smoke was your blowby. I think I read in some other post that you have a draft tube, but even I should know that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2006, 12:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 913
Posted By miner
First, your low side pressure is WAY too high. It...

First, your low side pressure is WAY too high. It should be 30 or so (24-34 officially). Your High side is normal (230-275 is what is listed). This could be why the compressor wont cycle on. It is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2006, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By miner
Well...when your valves are tight (as most seem...

Well...when your valves are tight (as most seem to get, naturally, I hear) then they open wider than they should. If they aren't adjusted for a long enough time then they get so tight that they are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,200
Posted By miner
I wish I could weld. How does one learn?

I wish I could weld. How does one learn?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2006, 10:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,214
Posted By miner
I had a huge leak in a hard line going to the...

I had a huge leak in a hard line going to the trunk actuator. All of my actuators/elements were fine.

Try pulling up both floor mats and removing the black plastic covering that goes over the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,253
Posted By miner
Crap man, that thing sounds rough! Not that mine...

Crap man, that thing sounds rough! Not that mine is all that smooth, actually, but I would want to do some adjustment if I were you. Or maybe you have allready done some adjustment. I hear that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2006, 10:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,789
Posted By miner
Removing the glow plugs will eliminate all...

Removing the glow plugs will eliminate all compression.

If you are way off on cam timing so that you cant even turn it manually then I don't know how you are going to be able to actually check the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2006, 06:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,789
Posted By miner
Don't have to look any farther than this I dont...

Don't have to look any farther than this I dont think. And I seem to be in agreement with Whunter also. So do what he said.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,789
Posted By miner
You can check the lift pump by disconecting the...

You can check the lift pump by disconecting the return hose and seeing if any fuel comes out when you pump/crank. And cracking the injector lines as others have said will tell you if the injectors...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,078
Posted By miner
In for a dime, in for a dollar. Or something like...

In for a dime, in for a dollar. Or something like that. I didn't know about vacuum pumps and gauges from Autozone's rental program. Thanks. Maybe I'll study up and get certified and work on my Jeep....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2006, 04:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,078
Posted By miner
A working AC...at what price?

I finally found a shop in Chicago that works on R-12 systems. I had to go through about 5 shops that only wanted to convert me to 134a. And most of them told me R-12 was illegal or would cost me $300...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2006, 03:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,139
Posted By miner
This is what I am leaning towards too. But I'll...

This is what I am leaning towards too. But I'll buy a $19 cheapo oil seperator instead. There are some chromed ones that are spendy and look really nice. But it would be the shinyest thing in my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,791
Posted By miner
I saw one of those in a parking lot just the...

I saw one of those in a parking lot just the other day. It was neon green and rusty. I felt a little sorry for the owner. Now having read this I feel really sorry for him.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2006, 07:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,791
Posted By miner
The Ilco blank is x82 / MB41. This is for early...

The Ilco blank is x82 / MB41. This is for early 80's 123s at the very least. Don't know what your car is, though. I am sure that if a key place doesn't actually have that blank they can get it very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2006, 06:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,058
Posted By miner
This will tell you all you want to know starting...

This will tell you all you want to know starting on page 4:

mb.braingears.com/123_DISK2/program/Engine/617/18-005.pdf
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,146
Posted By miner
Did you rule out the rest of the vacuum system?...

Did you rule out the rest of the vacuum system? The booster is fairly expensive. Before I went and bought another booster I would first double check that you are getting the correct amount of vacuum...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By miner
What kind of car do you have? I had hard shifts...

What kind of car do you have? I had hard shifts from 1-2 and a very early 2-3 shift in my 84 300D. I fixed the vacuum system and all is better, though it might be shifting a little early in all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,104
Posted By miner
I am skeptical of Diesel Purge and other kinds of...

I am skeptical of Diesel Purge and other kinds of magic chemicals that do wonderful things with very little effort. I have not used it, though, so I am reserving judgement for now. But there is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,213
Posted By miner
I think he said it was the valve timing that was...

I think he said it was the valve timing that was "off by three cam teeth", not the IP timing.

If it were me I would first make sure of the cam timing and the timing chain. Isn't being "off by...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2006, 01:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,146
Posted By miner
I do know that the vacuum pump/brake booster only...

I do know that the vacuum pump/brake booster only makes braking easier. Both of those could fail and you should still be able to brake. Surely nothing like what you described. Beyond that, I don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2006, 12:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,273
Posted By miner
It is the FSM iteslf, then, that is incomplete!...

It is the FSM iteslf, then, that is incomplete! Not just the braingears site... It never mentioed any of those things! :eek: Except it did mention not to get any gunk in the holes or you would most...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2006, 12:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,982
Posted By miner
I have to agree with those who rely mostly on...

I have to agree with those who rely mostly on elbow grease.

How about dish soap and steel wool? If it is ok for pots and pans it should be ok for a valve cover. I have even used 200 grit sand...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 07-18-2006, 12:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,934
Posted By miner
I'm not from texas (I'm from ALASKA and it's...

I'm not from texas (I'm from ALASKA and it's bigger so there! :P ) and I don't understand what you mean by "waller" but I am pretty sure I know what it means to whittle. So anyway, I am not exactly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2006, 12:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,273
Posted By miner
About removing the oil filter housing to change...

About removing the oil filter housing to change the gasket... I would check with the Full Service Manual for that. I looked it up for my 300d today beacuse I wanted to find out where my oil pressure...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,852
Posted By miner
Well, I might pay more than 2k for it from what...

Well, I might pay more than 2k for it from what you described. It looks pretty good to me. And I like the older style a lot. If 160k is for real then that is low milage. Of course, when you go to...
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