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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By davidd
I never said I'm driving it around. I live in the...

I never said I'm driving it around. I live in the middle of nowhere, so I can test drive it around and listen for noises with no worries.

I continued to drive the car after the first couple times...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2010, 12:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By davidd
When the brakes are engaged, I can hear a...

When the brakes are engaged, I can hear a separate grinding noise from the brakes, although I can't tell which brakes that's coming from.

I don't believe parking brake plays any role in this....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By davidd
Noise from driver side rear...

Hey all, posted recently about how my brake pedal would fall to the floor randomly a few times over a few months. Also, twice it was hard to actually brake. Everyone seems to think it's the master...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2010, 02:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,972
Posted By davidd
Yeah, I'd really of course rather stay off the...

Yeah, I'd really of course rather stay off the road until it's fixed. I drove out to the jungle, then I had to drive back. No mechanics or even auto parts stores out there. Hmmm, what is this check...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2010, 12:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,972
Posted By davidd
300D brakes intermittent...

Ok, so I've read a bunch on here about brakes right now but I can't seem to figure out what my exact problem would be. So a month or two ago, I would once in a while get a brake pedal that goes all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By davidd
I actually do have the studs, it was getting dark...

I actually do have the studs, it was getting dark yesterday when I looked and I couldn't see them, so this should be the easiest fix ever. Thanks for clarifying about the generic kit, it was indeed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By davidd
I don't believe I have any 6mm studs on the front...

I don't believe I have any 6mm studs on the front of my battery tray. There is a hole in the middle that looks like it could have used to be home to a stud. Could someone post a photo of what it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By davidd
Battery hold-down?

Hey, I had to get my car safety checked here in Hawaii and the guy told me I didn't have a battery hold-down and I need to fix that. Upon some research, I can't for the life of me figure out what the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,064
Posted By davidd
Cooling system pressure...

Hey all, I honestly don't know tons about the cooling system. This new to me 1985 300D retains pressure in the system for hours after being shut off. When I twist the cap off the reservoir I can hear...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,026
Posted By davidd
Aux. water pump wire broken...

Hey, on my 85 300D, I noticed the brown wire coming off the aux water pump is broken at the plug. I took the black housing off of both plugs as they are corroded together and don't come apart...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 11:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,951
Posted By davidd
So here's another question, even if this was a...

So here's another question, even if this was a pre-85 engine, could I add this switch to it? Would it still function?

Also, on a side note, this car is starting to scare me. I wish I could know...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,951
Posted By davidd
I can see the wire going to the IP. This is for...

I can see the wire going to the IP. This is for sure the one to the temp. sender between GP 1 and 2.

David
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,951
Posted By davidd
My tach doesn't work most of the time, but has...

My tach doesn't work most of the time, but has kicked in a couple times. And.... there is no tach amp like on the older models.

I'm trying to figure this all out too.... it seems like maybe the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,951
Posted By davidd
Is this the part? ...

Is this the part?

http://catalog.peachparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1631107&itempk=75919&mfr=Beru&weight=0.01

or the first one on this page...
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,951
Posted By davidd
Thanks so much for the photos. Unfortunately for...

Thanks so much for the photos. Unfortunately for me, the whole thing is gone on my car. Here is a photo of my car. What part would I need for this and would it just be as simple as unscrewing what is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,951
Posted By davidd
My temp. gauge does indeed work. I really only...

My temp. gauge does indeed work. I really only see the one sensor between GP 2 and 3. Could you possibly take a picture of this for me?

Thanks,
David
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,951
Posted By davidd
There is nothing between glow plugs 1 and 2....

There is nothing between glow plugs 1 and 2. Hmmm, looking at this thing, it looks like it would connect to glow plug #2. Does anyone know if that's the case?

Thanks,
David
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2010, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,951
Posted By davidd
85 300D... what is this electrical connection?

Hey all, just saw this wire/connector just hanging out by the IP. What is it and where does it go??

Thanks,
David
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Posted By davidd
Air filter housing wrong???

Hey everyone, so I just bought this 1985 federal 300D here in Hawaii. I'm starting to tackle all it's problems. I noticed that the air filter housing had duct tape holding the hose to the turbo on. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 11:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
Can someone post a photo of the brown/purple line...

Can someone post a photo of the brown/purple line for me. I think I've got almost everything figured out.

I drew out diagrams that I think could be useful for people in the future. When I'm done...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
Ok, DeliveryValve, according to the close up you...

Ok, DeliveryValve, according to the close up you posted, on 140 that 4-way connector comes off. From that 4 way connector, one goes to the blue saucer, one goes to #81, and one goes to another 4-way...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
Oh ok, I thought the one that was going to the...

Oh ok, I thought the one that was going to the back of the IP was going to the back of the VCV. So that one should be brown/purple as long as that one is still correct inside the car.

The solid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
Ok, so with the brown and the brown/purple lines,...

Ok, so with the brown and the brown/purple lines, which goes where?

Does the solid brown go to the VCV?

Does the brown/purple hook up to the 4 way connector that the doors and A/C also connect...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
Ok, I just realized there are 3 lines that...

Ok, I just realized there are 3 lines that connect to the VCV. But the diagram posted before only shows two. On the top of the VCV is the line with the green damper. On the passenger side is the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
There are only two vacuum lines going to the VCV...

There are only two vacuum lines going to the VCV #65, correct? One on top with a green damper and one that connects to the side closer to the passenger side, which is a vent, correct?

David
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
Ok, I'm slowly but surely figuring this out with...

Ok, I'm slowly but surely figuring this out with everyone's help.

Here are my questions...

1. There is a line that goes off of #65 (vacuum control valve) on the back of it. It's not the line on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
So I start to get confused when looking at the...

So I start to get confused when looking at the diagram because everything is plumbed differently that in people's photos. Specifically, snookwhaler's photo shows things way different than the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
What does everyone know about this little vacuum...

What does everyone know about this little vacuum filter?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=259240

My car doesn't have one for sure. Where would it go?

Thanks,
David
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
Thanks everyone for the responses. Any and all...

Thanks everyone for the responses. Any and all photos and videos would be appreciated. I'm pretty excited about fixing this stuff now that I will have all these resources.

Snookwhaler, can you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2010, 03:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 35,091
Posted By davidd
Oh crap. Things are worse than I thought. On the...

Oh crap. Things are worse than I thought. On the vacuum line to the brake booster, there are supposed to be two nipples and mine only has one. The other was cut off and filled. What the hell is wrong...
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