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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2008, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Lee C
Checked the brake booster and I have 22'' there....

Checked the brake booster and I have 22'' there. Then upon closer examination I found a very short hose under the blue flying saucer that isn't attached to anything! It is the one that is off to one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Lee C
7 on one side 0 on the other. Is it usual to...

7 on one side 0 on the other. Is it usual to replace the old VCV on a $1000 rebuilt IP
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Lee C
I don't see anything loose or not connected....

I don't see anything loose or not connected. Where should I test first?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,080
Posted By Lee C
Question New I P CAUSING VACUUM / SHIFTING PROBLEMS

Just had a rebuilt IP installed on the 87 300 TD and now my formerly smooth shifting trans is slamming into gear. I suspect that it must be a vacuum problem but I can't find a vacuum diagram. I have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,262
Posted By Lee C
Red And Green Lights Flashing

So I've replaced my GPs and the GP controller which was fried and the *!!!#** 96 still wont start if the temp dips below 50 degrees.
The red and green lights under the mirror start to flash before...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By Lee C
GP Controler ?

My 96 won't start when the temp is below 40.
My indi replaced the glow plugs-2 were bad.
But it still won't always start.
GP light doesn't always come on.
Tech thinks it is the GP controller....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By Lee C
Ha ! Problem solved. Thank you Chad. I had...

Ha ! Problem solved. Thank you Chad.
I had moved the cable in front of the filter and that disconnected a small brown hoes which when reconnected turned the engine off.

Thanks Again
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2008, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 826
Posted By Lee C
Question Won't Turn Off

Yesterday Numbnutz ran out of fuel - the gage has been acting up in the cold. So after filling the spin off filter and some hard cranking my 603 came back to life.
BUT now it won't shut off with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,595
Posted By Lee C
Castrol G T X 20w 50

Castrol G T X 20w 50
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,004
Posted By Lee C
If your car doesn't recognize your key the red...

If your car doesn't recognize your key the red and green lights under your mirror should flash.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,921
Posted By Lee C
My 96 with 83000 miles won't start if I haven't...

My 96 with 83000 miles won't start if I haven't plugged it in when the temp goes below 40!
The red and green lights under the mirror start to alternately flash and the check electronics message...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2008, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By Lee C
Never gotten any code messages. Only a display...

Never gotten any code messages. Only a display that says to check the engine electronics. Occasionally if I drive it real hard the gp light will come on for a few minutes then go off.
Battery...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By Lee C
Car always starts in warm weather. Will start...

Car always starts in warm weather.
Will start in cold if I can plug it in.
Lights flash alternately.
Battery in remote is good.
Don't usually lock car in garage but will try tomorrow.
Can the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2008, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By Lee C
G.P. Question

My 96 E300D won't start when the temp goes below 40. As soon as the GP light goes off the red and green lights under the mirror come on, and then it won't even crank. I replaced the K40 but that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 685
Posted By Lee C
A/c Won't Turn Off

Normally this wouldn't be a problem but it has been cold here in Fl. for the past few days.
This AM everything was fine. My 87 TD has been driving so well since I got the tranny adjusted. Heat was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-04-2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,478
Posted By Lee C
Don't care too much about getting my hands dirty...

Don't care too much about getting my hands dirty but I do like to keep my benz clean. I bought a box of gloves at wall mart and they are always dirty when I throw em away. Seems like all of the pumps...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2007, 02:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,086
Posted By Lee C
What is the position of your emergency shut off...

What is the position of your emergency shut off lever? Is it standing straight up as it should. My 87 wouldn't start last week because of a stuck piston in the lift pump that let fuel back out past...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-05-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,353
Posted By Lee C
I just replaced the lift pump on mine. The piston...

I just replaced the lift pump on mine. The piston was stuck and it was letting fuel back out through the check valve and loosing prime.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-02-2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 931
Posted By Lee C
Question Low Oil Pressure

Just had the timing chain changed on my 603 with 220k on it. Sounded great when I picked it up then I noticed that the oil pressure gauge was on 0 at idle. Gauge only went up to 2 at 2000 rpm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By Lee C
What is this, it's on a 87 300TD

I'm trying to adjust the vacumm to get the tranny shifting smoother. Is this the dial I need to adjust?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By Lee C
Sorry, I forgot to mention that the high temp was...

Sorry, I forgot to mention that the high temp was caused by a blown fuse on the a/c aux fan. I had by-passed a faulty switch and wired the fan to stay on using a 15 amp fuse which I have since...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-18-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By Lee C
Thanks to all, the White Whale lives. Barry123400...

Thanks to all, the White Whale lives. Barry123400 was spot on. Coincidences do happen. VSTEC pegged it recommending that we check on the fuel.
What happened was this. The piston in the lift pump was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,097
Posted By Lee C
The first day I had my 96 E300 I drove through...

The first day I had my 96 E300 I drove through the mountains in Pa. The car had 69,000 city miles on it and was a bit sluggish. Deciding it needed to be blown out I stomped on it going up a steep...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By Lee C
Towed the White Whale to a garage in Destin where...

Towed the White Whale to a garage in Destin where they thought the glow plug relay switch was bad. Switched it out but it didn't help. Managed to start engine by holding the emergency stop handle all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-03-2007, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By Lee C
As I drove it home it started to cool off after I...

As I drove it home it started to cool off after I turned the a/c off. Then the very next day it wouldn't start.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2007, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By Lee C
The guage never went into the red zone, but...

The guage never went into the red zone, but almost. I turned off the a/c and by the time I got home it had cooled off pretty much. It didn't loose any coolant and never smelled. It only stayed hot...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,560
Posted By Lee C
overheated/won't start/ bad head?

My 87 300td overheated and now it won't start. How do I know if I've melted the head :eek: The engine turns over but won't start.
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