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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,417
Posted By tygman
oh also another thing i note is that if i let go...

oh also another thing i note is that if i let go of the gas pedal the RPMs drop gradually and you feel the engine slowing down, but it is not the instant drop in RPM that I would normally expect.
I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,417
Posted By tygman
does not smoke, except for some normal white...

does not smoke, except for some normal white smoke on startup on cold days or after a car wash. Goes away quickly though.

Nothing visually abnormal - in another post though I do mention 2 problems...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,417
Posted By tygman
its burning a lot unfortunately. It varies but it...

its burning a lot unfortunately. It varies but it has gone from the max line to min line (which I believe is 2 quarts) after 1-2 trips between my school and my home, which is about 160miles. So...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,417
Posted By tygman
can someone explain to me the difference between...

can someone explain to me the difference between 5w40 and 15w40 . Why is 5w40 double the price?

Also which is better considering my car is a big oil burner. I can't find a leak anywhere - it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By tygman
I really appreciate the help Jim, unforunately...

I really appreciate the help Jim, unforunately it is exactly what you are talking about that I would like someone to help me with. I can change filters but I don't feel like I know enough about...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,417
Posted By tygman
what type of oil should I use for winter?

I'm soon to get my fall oil change- just wondering what do people use for winter oils. I live in NJ near new york city but often am in Troy, NY (near albany) , so its not too cold but I'd say an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By tygman
ive posted a few problems lately i've been having...

ive posted a few problems lately i've been having lately in another post-

Basically i have a stalling problem that I am sure has to do with an air leak somwhere.

The other seems like a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By tygman
its not 115 , when im driving its between 80 and...

its not 115 , when im driving its between 80 and 100, i was just noting that it will sometimes start going up , nearing 115, (at which point I pull over and turn it off, or it stalls out).
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By tygman
Thanks for the reply - acutally I have changed...

Thanks for the reply - acutally I have changed the spin on fuel filter a few months ago with a brand new Mann filter. I am curious about what you said about metal lines that have rusted too much. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By tygman
1991 350SDL car shutoff problems, turbo problems --> i just want my damn car to work

These problems have been around since I got this car about a year ago- however I've been able to live with them... until now -

1) the shutoff problem
When the car is idling or going very slow (<5...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 842
Posted By tygman
anyone in the NY metro area/ NJ / PA that could help me learn more about my 350SDL?

Im kind of a newbie to car maintenance. I got this car passed on to me from a parents friend. it is a 1991 350sdl with 280k miles but had a rebuilt engine at around 100k (estimate).

I know how to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2007, 06:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By tygman
front right noise when braking or going over bumps

If I brake, especially going downhill, I usually hear a sort of squeaking noise. Whenever I go over a bump or pothole I hear it as well. Sounds like its coming from the front right side of the car -...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-02-2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By tygman
Thanks your post helped me a lot with the oil...

Thanks your post helped me a lot with the oil issue. Will check it after putting in a quart.

Ok I'll try to explain the starter situation. The car does turn on, makes the normal turning on noise,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-02-2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By tygman
engine turning over and stalling while driving

1991 350sdl.

Ok first off, it only starts in neutral - i am assuming the neutral-safety switch.

The other problem, which I cant associate with any factor, seems to be completely random, is that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,046
Posted By tygman
as far as the temperature goes.. i have a 350sdl,...

as far as the temperature goes.. i have a 350sdl, and my temp gets up to 100 on hot summer days, and if under heavy lload in heavy traffic (up a hill on the highway in heavy traffic) it can reach...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,235
Posted By tygman
e300 turbo vs 350sdl turbo

my car is the 350sdl, and the turbo seems decent but i had nothing to compare it to before. The other day I drove my friends E300 turbo diesel and man the turbo is FAST on that (0-60 is super fast)....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,116
Posted By tygman
i think my time has been about 15 seconds...

i think my time has been about 15 seconds "unofficially" (counting in my head). Definately not close to other times ive been hearing around 10-11 sec.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2007, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By tygman
http://www.picknpull.com/Thecompany/Thecompany.htm...

http://www.picknpull.com/Thecompany/Thecompany.htm


pick and pull sounds like a great idea, unfortunately closest location to me is virginia :( i am in new jersey
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By tygman
where do people get parts for old MBs at great prices?

Little things my car needs fixing like the outside temp display sensor... who the heck is gonn pay $450 for that new?

Those parts that you just scratch your head when you see the price on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,116
Posted By tygman
ALDA banjo bolt on 603 engine

I have located the ALDA and realized I really do not what to try to take it out and "mod" it. This is simply because I don't have experience with cars other then changing fiilters and maybe some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By tygman
ya this is what i figured out.. thanks though :)

ya this is what i figured out.. thanks though :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By tygman
i filled the spin on filter with diesel purge as...

i filled the spin on filter with diesel purge as i had no clean diesel available - but that stuffs works fine No I didn't pump because I remember last time I went to my mechanic i told him I wanted...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By tygman
diesel purge results somewhat unsatisfying..

ok so I did the purge got white smoke and I thought everything was going great.

I changed both fuel filters immediately after the purge. The only thing I can note is the the inline filter has 3...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By tygman
yeah sorry about that... car is 350SDL 1991. ...

yeah sorry about that... car is 350SDL 1991.

I tried taking out one side of the coolant hose and keep it lifted upward so it wouldnt leak... i underestimated the amount of stuff in there i guess...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By tygman
cant get my old fuel filter out!???

I got the bolt off fine, but theres no room to get the damned thing out! Theres a big hose (i believe coolant hose) blocking it on the front side which I cant even take off temporarily cause it leaks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By tygman
why would i have to replace the crush washers?...

why would i have to replace the crush washers? They actually looked brand new and I put them back in the right places. Theres actually two per bolt - one on each side of the banjo.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By tygman
ok just succesfully did the purge. Saw some nice...

ok just succesfully did the purge. Saw some nice white smoke when i quickly revved to 3-4k. Right now im letting the system cool a little and then i'll change the fuel filter (the spin-on , already...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By tygman
I finally got it off!!!. While attempting it...

I finally got it off!!!.

While attempting it though, I had to take out 2 of the 3 bolts on the fuel filter and move the hoses out of the way. These bolts have holes on the inside - I assume they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 908
Posted By tygman
literally in the middle of a diesel purge and problem with fuel return hose...

Ok I set up everything, bottle is snug in there with the supply going from the bottom of bottle into the inline filter. Now Im trying to disconnect the return hose so I can put the "new one" in but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 752
Posted By tygman
fuel filter change question- help!

Could someone just explain to me quickly how to change the spin-on fuel filter. I can't find a pictorial for it anywhere.

My car is a 350SDL. The new fuel filter I have comes with 2 O-rings. Where...
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