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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2007, 02:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,979
Posted By Kynetx
Running bio in a PD will void the warranty.

Running bio in a PD will void the warranty.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2007, 01:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 750
Posted By Kynetx
Possible Drivetrain Problem?

I'm having some trouble diagnosing this one. Here are the details:

The noise is a rhythmic hammering that seems to be coming from the trunk area. The noise is noticeably louder under acceleration...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,083
Posted By Kynetx
Little update for those of you that are curious: ...

Little update for those of you that are curious:

I called the man a little later that day. The conversation went a little something like this:


:) Hi, is Ken ***** there?
:sick2:This is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,083
Posted By Kynetx
You know, I was thinking the same thing. If I...

You know, I was thinking the same thing. If I hadn't performed a left turn of questionable morality, there would have only been a Ford Escort between him and destiny. I don't think a little Escort...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,083
Posted By Kynetx
The 10mm Tank, or 4800 Lbs of German Steel

Last night I spent about 4 hours doing various things to my Merc, including the fuel filter, oil and oil filter, replaced the icky green coolant with the Magical Mercedes Orange Coolant of +5 to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,168
Posted By Kynetx
Is this application appropriate for Cali...

Is this application appropriate for Cali emissions vehicles? I am not a Cali resident, so no under-hood inspections.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,642
Posted By Kynetx
I'm curious if the red light floods the passenger...

I'm curious if the red light floods the passenger compartment, and if not how did you manage it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,465
Posted By Kynetx
Now look what you did... You made a clean spot.

Now look what you did... You made a clean spot.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,082
Posted By Kynetx
I wonder if the VW TDIs that are having trouble...

I wonder if the VW TDIs that are having trouble are the Pumpė-Dusė* models. Kind of a dumb setup if you ask me.**







*To make the ė, hold down alt and type 137 on your numeric keypad...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-13-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 449
Posted By Kynetx
WTB: Met-Blue RF Fender '85 123

Metallic light-blue right hand (passenger) fender needed in the Seattle area. trim is a plus but not required. No rust, no dings.

I might consider a fender of a different color or in lesser...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 02-06-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,977
Posted By Kynetx
Dead sexy. Why didn't you install an intercooler...

Dead sexy. Why didn't you install an intercooler though? Just curious.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,073
Posted By Kynetx
Golly, I sure wish someone MADE a bypass for the...

Golly, I sure wish someone MADE a bypass for the cat/trap. It would sure make me happy. hint-hint-HINT-HINT.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,504
Posted By Kynetx
You know.... I bet you could adapt a Megasquirt...

You know.... I bet you could adapt a Megasquirt system to do control piezo injectors. Interesting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,002
Posted By Kynetx
Your geographic location disqualifies you from...

Your geographic location disqualifies you from responding to this thread. Please try again later.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2006, 12:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,148
Posted By Kynetx
Yup. Replacing mine tomorrow for the same reason.

Yup. Replacing mine tomorrow for the same reason.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2006, 12:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,845
Posted By Kynetx
It's a gasser. Why would you want it?

It's a gasser. Why would you want it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2006, 12:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,117
Posted By Kynetx
Won't a bad injector cause this? I know with VW...

Won't a bad injector cause this? I know with VW diesels if the injector has a bad spray pattern and the GP gets wet it will burn up eventually.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,983
Posted By Kynetx
Who cares? A 5-speed!

Who cares? A 5-speed!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,774
Posted By Kynetx
I'd go with Combo 3, except substitute the 700R4...

I'd go with Combo 3, except substitute the 700R4 Transmission.

My combo:
Volkswagen V10 TDI Intercooled
Tuareg AWD transmission and running gear
123 Chassis
Stripped interior with racing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,187
Posted By Kynetx
Still 750 HP, 1100 Lb/Ft of torque out of five...

Still 750 HP, 1100 Lb/Ft of torque out of five liters. Not all that impressive. I expect something more outrageous, especially considering what can be done with a 5.9L Cummins 6BT.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2006, 12:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,207
Posted By Kynetx
Sounds fairly normal. How much smoke we talking...

Sounds fairly normal. How much smoke we talking here? Is it only visible at night with headlights behind you or are we talking a James Bond smoke cloud in daylight? Any funny smells? God, I love...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2006, 12:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By Kynetx
Holy moly, that's expensive. At what point can...

Holy moly, that's expensive. At what point can it no longer be rebuilt?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2006, 12:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,160
Posted By Kynetx
I've looked into it quite a bit myself and I find...

I've looked into it quite a bit myself and I find some of Sharkey's conclusions to be a bit... optimistic. I like a lot of his engineering though. Like Forced Induction says, the gain is only...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2006, 12:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By Kynetx
Is the initial heat and then lack a symptom? I...

Is the initial heat and then lack a symptom? I thought a bad monovalve was all heat.

As for the tube, I'll check that. Would a dash mat cause problems?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2006, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By Kynetx
Klimaectomy?

I'd love to pull the cursed Klima in my 85 and replace it with manual controls for fan, heat and distribution. Is it possible to retrofit non-automatic controls from an earlier or lesser model like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,017
Posted By Kynetx
Compared to the destroyed seats in mine, those...

Compared to the destroyed seats in mine, those look awesome.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,772
Posted By Kynetx
I used to have a diesel Golf. One morning I was...

I used to have a diesel Golf. One morning I was driving to work with the rear defogger on and the damn thing shattered on me. Sounded like a shotgun went off in the trunk. I damn near crashed from...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 861
Posted By Kynetx
So get yourself another one. Do I have to spell...

So get yourself another one. Do I have to spell it out for you?

You know you wanna.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By Kynetx
Is there anything like the Bentley manual for...

Is there anything like the Bentley manual for Mercedes?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-06-2006, 11:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,974
Posted By Kynetx
Are you sure it's a "blast of power" or just a...

Are you sure it's a "blast of power" or just a really rough shift? When I first got mine the vacuum line to the transmission was disconnected and the shifting was like being hit in the back of the...
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