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Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-19-2006, 04:22 PM

Replies: 2

Easy question: But quick answer needed

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Posted By Sierra240d

Thanks tomguy, that is what I thought... and I...

Thanks tomguy,
that is what I thought... and I have a flywheel... just wanted to be sure before I dropped the $$

thanks again

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-19-2006, 12:57 PM

Replies: 2

Easy question: But quick answer needed

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Posted By Sierra240d

Easy question: But quick answer needed

Will a 78 240D engine (from an auto), meet up with a 74 240d manual tranny?
Sorry for the stupid question, but I can't find a definate answer anywhere.

Thanks
Steve

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-14-2006, 12:48 PM

Replies: 12

Looking at a 1968 200d

Views: 1,284

Posted By Sierra240d

Thanks for all the advice... looks like I should...

Thanks for all the advice... looks like I should be really carefull.

Can I tell by the engine # if the block has been changed? Did all the 68's have this issue or was it just some?

So the...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-13-2006, 01:40 AM

Replies: 12

Looking at a 1968 200d

Views: 1,284

Posted By Sierra240d

I have yet to drive a 200d... is it much slower...

I have yet to drive a 200d... is it much slower than a 220d?

What about the general reliability of this engine? is it like a 123 or 115?

Not really interested in a restoration... just classy...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-12-2006, 09:44 PM

Replies: 12

Looking at a 1968 200d

Views: 1,284

Posted By Sierra240d

You think that bad for around town? I'm used to...

You think that bad for around town? I'm used to slow diesels. How much worse than a 72 220 with enough blow by to spray oil 5 feet. I drove that for years.
It's an honest question. I was looking at...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-12-2006, 09:21 PM

Replies: 12

Looking at a 1968 200d

Views: 1,284

Posted By Sierra240d

Looking at a 1968 200d

Hey all,
I'm looking at buying a 1968 200d. First question is what should the compression be if it was prerfect?
What should I look for besides the obvious?
It's a 4 on the floor...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

10-11-2006, 07:01 PM

Replies: 4

74 240d not running $700obo

Views: 1,061

Posted By Sierra240d

What I described is what I know. #1 has 100psi...

What I described is what I know. #1 has 100psi less compression that the other three, but barely leaks any air. Could be a ring, bearing, rod, or mabye a valve spring is it...I do know all the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

10-11-2006, 06:00 PM

Replies: 4

74 240d not running $700obo

Views: 1,061

Posted By Sierra240d

I'd mabye meet you half way... I like U:sunny: tah

I'd mabye meet you half way... I like U:sunny: tah

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-11-2006, 02:42 PM

Replies: 1

220d stick to aut0 conversion

Views: 1,034

Posted By Sierra240d

220d stick to aut0 conversion

Note: Title is worng... I wondering about ptting a manual in to an auto.

Would it be possible to switch a manual from a 74 240d in to a 71 220d? What is involved? Is it cut some holes and bolt...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

10-11-2006, 12:52 AM

Replies: 4

74 240d not running $700obo

Views: 1,061

Posted By Sierra240d

74 240d not running $700obo

Hey guys,
Don't have the time to deal with this so I'm going to put it up for sale. Manuall 1974 240d
Wants to run!! Ran compression test all cylinders 300psi except #1 is 200psi. Leak down test,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-10-2006, 03:14 PM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

I'll thke her apart and see what everything looks...

I'll thke her apart and see what everything looks like. Hopefully it is somehting simple... if not I don;t have the money to deal with this right now... how much does a 74 240d parts car go for :o

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-10-2006, 02:43 PM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

Not sure on the blowby... could never get it to...

Not sure on the blowby... could never get it to run for more than an minute. I did take the oil cap off during one of those quick runs and oil did not come spraying out like my old 220d.

The...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-10-2006, 02:02 PM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'll try...

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. I'll try them all and report back.

Last night I left the compressor on #1 fixed at 100psi. and let it sit. 11 hours later it had droped to 50psi.... just the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-10-2006, 02:14 AM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

Leak down results... 1st round

Ok so I have some interesting results from the leak down that mabye you all can help me with because I'm :confused: . I rigged a leak down tester that gives constant pressure that is measurabl and a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2006, 10:07 PM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

I don' t understand thanks for the comment...

I don' t understand

thanks for the comment Matt, I agree... I think I will be able to hear it. I was going to try today but got rained out. Is tdc for number 1 the same position that you check the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2006, 05:28 PM

Replies: 28

Straight pipes!

Views: 3,399

Posted By Sierra240d

Don;t know if you all care... but in the rover...

Don;t know if you all care... but in the rover community running straight pips on the tdi is very common. We have found that it decreases egt's, when they get really high on a long grade per say they...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2006, 03:01 PM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

Thanks I've s been still searching compressiopn...

Thanks I've s been still searching compressiopn test :stupid:

Although after reading that thread, I think I'm jsut going to put 100psi in the the cylinder and see where the ait comes out. I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2006, 01:48 PM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

mabye I'm missing something, and sorry for my...

mabye I'm missing something, and sorry for my ignorant questions but...

What would measuring the speed air escaping tell me?

Can I just use the built in guage on the compressor?

Should I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2006, 01:31 PM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

I don't understand the need for a guage... aren't...

I don't understand the need for a guage... aren't I just seeing where the air comes out?

What is the best and worst case scenario here?

Thaks all
Steve

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-06-2006, 02:17 AM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

Nothing wierd re: the valves... they were...

Nothing wierd re: the valves... they were actually a bit loose, not the nuts but the clearence. I adjusted and got the same compression.

I understand the concept of a leak down test but have never...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-05-2006, 09:08 PM

Replies: 26

bad compression

Views: 2,727

Posted By Sierra240d

bad compression

74 240d w115
Ran a compression test via injectors today and it came out not so good.
#1- ~200psi
#2~300psi
#3~300psi
#4~300psi
I adusted the valves and it made no difference. glow plugs tight....

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-03-2006, 01:43 AM

Replies: 3

Braided fuel return hoses

Views: 927

Posted By Sierra240d

thanks guys, Tom- I thought they were low...

thanks guys,
Tom- I thought they were low pressure too. I just want a cheap "now" fix... Can;t wait for braided in the mail.

syeve

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-02-2006, 05:07 PM

Replies: 3

Braided fuel return hoses

Views: 927

Posted By Sierra240d

Braided fuel return hoses

Do the fuel return hoses have to be braided? I'm tallking about the ones inbetween the injectors. Can I just use regular fuel line?

Thanks
steve

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

09-29-2006, 11:12 PM

Replies: 15

metal bits in the valves!!!

Views: 4,595

Posted By Sierra240d

Engine not turning was because when a certian...

Engine not turning was because when a certian little lady was playing in the drivers seat she left it ingear :idea3:

I think At this point I'm going to try to get her started... if that happens...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

09-29-2006, 08:38 PM

Replies: 15

metal bits in the valves!!!

Views: 4,595

Posted By Sierra240d

thanks for the advise tony. trying to check...

thanks for the advise tony.

trying to check for chain stretch... when the tick on the cam gear lines up the harmonic balancer reads 2-3 degrees is that acceptable?

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

09-29-2006, 05:38 PM

Replies: 15

metal bits in the valves!!!

Views: 4,595

Posted By Sierra240d

Thanks Mike and David, this is what I got... ...

Thanks Mike and David,
this is what I got...

oil filter and housing look normal.

Oil pan looked old... could have been previously removed but they did not change the gasket.

Timing...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

09-28-2006, 11:05 PM

Replies: 17

240d w115 advice/help

Views: 2,990

Posted By Sierra240d

Posted some pics in the "metal bits" thread......

Posted some pics in the "metal bits" thread... thanks for you help

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

09-28-2006, 11:04 PM

Replies: 15

metal bits in the valves!!!

Views: 4,595

Posted By Sierra240d

Pics of metal

OK.... So I checked all the valve clearence and they all seemed OK... mabye a bit loose but nothing to worry about. Pic attached of the cams... Dosen't seem to be scoring but the lifters seem to be...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

09-28-2006, 08:19 PM

Replies: 17

240d w115 advice/help

Views: 2,990

Posted By Sierra240d

Thanks again all, I can really get her to run...

Thanks again all,
I can really get her to run for long, only a couple seconds. I posted this in another thread but I found metal bits in the valves... I'm going to check the clearence tonight to...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

09-27-2006, 12:35 AM

Replies: 15

metal bits in the valves!!!

Views: 4,595

Posted By Sierra240d

Thanks guys...seriously...thanks. I'm not with...

Thanks guys...seriously...thanks. I'm not with the car right now but as soon as I get back to it I'll get started answering these questions.

I do agree the origin of the 'bits' is most likely on...

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