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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-11-2008, 11:19 PM
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Posted By siral3x
You guys get the first pick!

I have decided to sell some of my domain names including:
www.dieselbenz.com (http://www.dieselbenz.com)
www.dieseldoctor.biz (http://www.dieseldoctor.biz)
www.diesel911.com...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By siral3x
yep, electric sunroof..etc..etc

yep, electric sunroof..etc..etc
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By siral3x
The car came from NC and sat in a garage for 8...

The car came from NC and sat in a garage for 8 years.I drove it 1 winter in Michigan. There is no rust on the floors, subframe or jack points. I figured I have to move and I have to give one car up,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By siral3x
OHH...your signature has an APPSTATE link??? Are...

OHH...your signature has an APPSTATE link??? Are you attending there??
It's funny bc the main reason I want to sell the car is that I'm moving to Boone NC :) to attend APPSTATE.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 03:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By siral3x
Just to clarify, I do have the ignition key..just...

Just to clarify, I do have the ignition key..just the door lock key got lost. The car is my daily driver, and tranny shifts smooth.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By siral3x
I'm located in northern Michigan. There's a fine...

I'm located in northern Michigan. There's a fine point where it's not worth selling, but keeping. That's why I'm asking for imput.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,039
Posted By siral3x
What is my car worth??

I love the car really, but I'm moving on campus and won't need it. Before I'm listing it for sale I want some imput from you guys.

1985 300 DT aprox 200k miles;
The good:
-start, runs, gets me...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
Here is the short video I put togheter this...

Here is the short video I put togheter this evening:
http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j54/siral3x/?action=view&current=85MB300DT.flv

It is not easy to notice the stumble/miss from the video,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
1985 300DT Update on the problem so far: ...

1985 300DT
Update on the problem so far:

-new Bosch GPs;
-new fuel filters;
-new air filter;
-new primer pump;
-new injector return lines and fuel lines;
-swapped with known "good"...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,098
Posted By siral3x
Yep, the sprockets will wear faster with a new...

Yep, the sprockets will wear faster with a new chain, and should be replaced. You are right, unless the chain is stretched beyond specs don't worry abt it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2008, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,098
Posted By siral3x
I have seen a om617 waggon with 600k miles on the...

I have seen a om617 waggon with 600k miles on the original timing chain. Yes, most likely it was stretched but the car ran fine, untill it broke. If you do religious oil changes you should NOT have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-04-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
I adjusted the valves today, and 80% of my...

I adjusted the valves today, and 80% of my stumble/miss went away.
It seems that the more I drive it, the better it runs.
I still have somewhat bluish/white smoke at idle that worries me, but it...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-02-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 630
Posted By siral3x
TO MB or NOT to MB???

I own a 85 300DT, and I'm planing on buying a newer MB.
I will refuse to drive an AUTOMATIC, and I was thinking abt. a 2000sh 230C Kompressor with a 6 sp manual.
I have been reading abt them for a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 10:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
Why would the valve burn?? I was thinking that if...

Why would the valve burn?? I was thinking that if the valves tighten up then compression would leak out of the combustion chamber.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
UPDATE: -swapped out the injectors with a...

UPDATE:

-swapped out the injectors with a rebuilt pair;
-swapped out the old Autolite GP with O.E.M Bosch;
-new primer pump, all fuel hoses are new;
-new air filter;
-turbo shaft spins free;...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,421
Posted By siral3x
Ohh...according to diesel giant article the 1 and...

Ohh...according to diesel giant article the 1 and 1/16th deep socket should work fine!!! 2 people can't be wrong, I'm just making sure...
I dropped the idea of buying 602 inj bc I already have 2...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,421
Posted By siral3x
I bought a 1-1/16th and 1/2 inch drive, but it...

I bought a 1-1/16th and 1/2 inch drive, but it doesn't seem to be deep enough?? I don't have a injector to actualy test it since my car is in garage right now. Would it clear the return pipes on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,913
Posted By siral3x
YES, and NO! Timing belt, tensioner and water...

YES, and NO! Timing belt, tensioner and water pump= $250-$300 every 80k miles. EGR valve gets clogged every 3 months because of the lower cetane in the US fuel. Turbo dies before 200k. 50MPG HELL...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,421
Posted By siral3x
Would this injectors work?

1. Would the KCA30S44 inj out of a 603 turbo??? work in my 617 turbo??
The resason I'm asking is bc I can get new injectors for cheap...
2.If they would not work what kind of nozzles should I buy...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
I have changed the priming pump yesterday, and...

I have changed the priming pump yesterday, and bled all the air out.
The car still blows clouds of smoke and idles ****ty. It clears out when the engine hits 80C.
My friend that has been around...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
I decided I would try to get some air out using...

I decided I would try to get some air out using the priming pump, and as soon as I pumped it once fuel started gushing out like crazy around the handle. I screwed the knob back in and parked the Benz...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2008, 11:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,184
Posted By siral3x
Ohh yes...good point. A clogged EGR can cause...

Ohh yes...good point. A clogged EGR can cause power loss AND the worst clogged cat. converters. Another good example is the 1.9TDI vw motors prone also to clog EGRs, intake manifolds and thow CEL...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,184
Posted By siral3x
Yep, I heard horror stories abt them also ie:...

Yep, I heard horror stories abt them also ie: crankshaft bolt , cologged EGR(and I tough only VW TDI had the problem lol), axle ratio sucks, parts cost outrageous...etc.
These vans are nothing like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,633
Posted By siral3x
They call these BMW the 'shark' bc of the front...

They call these BMW the 'shark' bc of the front clip....in Europe anyways.
As I recall my dad had an euro version and he swore he would't buy another one. He traded it in for a 240D Benz and never...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2008, 08:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
I want to replaced the lines from the primer pump...

I want to replaced the lines from the primer pump to main filter. My line is transparent.
What kind of fuel hose should I use as a replacement?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
Yes, the fuel filters have been changed. I drove...

Yes, the fuel filters have been changed. I drove the car a lot on the freeway. I'm going to change the primer pump as soon as I get it. All other fuel lines have been changed in the engine bay...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
Ok, just did a cold start and a 6 mile trip. ...

Ok, just did a cold start and a 6 mile trip.
Engine fired right up and for the first time I didn't had to rev it and keep it at 1k to keep it idle. It did not died and the motor was missing wayyy...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
Yep, it's not at the outlet tube...but I would...

Yep, it's not at the outlet tube...but I would try anything at this point to fix the issue.
The one thing I wanna do is feed the engine from a test bottle...that way I would find out if my fuel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
There is somewhat a little air in the pre-filter....

There is somewhat a little air in the pre-filter. What's an easy way to vent the pre-filter??
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,989
Posted By siral3x
Ludington...1h north of Muskegon. Yep the...

Ludington...1h north of Muskegon.
Yep the rubber line between 1 hard line and pre-filter to primer pump is wet. I was wondering abt it. I double checked the primer pump and it's fine, no leaks....
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