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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,242
Posted By Maxbumpo
If you've still got reverse gear, this sounds...

If you've still got reverse gear, this sounds like a failed B2 piston, which is pretty easy to repair with the trans still in the car.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2023, 11:58 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 13,109
Posted By Maxbumpo
There is a major weakness in the bodies of the...

There is a major weakness in the bodies of the early wagons: the body side of the rear suspension subframe mounts are prone to cracking, because the metal is too thin. I believe that by '91 or '92...
Forum: Tech Help 11-12-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,609
Posted By Maxbumpo
Once you've sorted out the injection pump timing...

Once you've sorted out the injection pump timing (making sure you are not 180 degrees out, and yes they will run with the pump 180 out but rough and smokey and no power to speak of) then you probably...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-07-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,304
Posted By Maxbumpo
Here's my thread. I got some details wrong in my...

Here's my thread. I got some details wrong in my last post, see this thread for correct info.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/376521-om606-glow-plug-removal-tips-tricks.html...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-07-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,304
Posted By Maxbumpo
When I did this a few years ago, I drove the car...

When I did this a few years ago, I drove the car until the engine was fully warmed up (about 30 minutes) and then parked in the work area and plugged in the block heater, to keep the engine as hot as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,754
Posted By Maxbumpo
Are these Denso's the 10PA series? ...

Are these Denso's the 10PA series?

https://youtu.be/CD5lLC5v6PE

https://youtu.be/MangGmPZc6g

Or the 10P Series?

https://youtu.be/sh-KIjAqh-A
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,754
Posted By Maxbumpo
I think you'd need to remove the radiator to get...

I think you'd need to remove the radiator to get enough room? I've done this job multiple times, on both '87 and '95 124 diesels. I've always removed the compressor. Counter-holding the clutch...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,819
Posted By Maxbumpo
How much do you want to sell it for?

How much do you want to sell it for?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,819
Posted By Maxbumpo
I knew you were going to have trouble with that...

I knew you were going to have trouble with that car, the price was so low for a reason...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By Maxbumpo
What's a good source for the 310 nozzles these...

What's a good source for the 310 nozzles these days? I have a set of Monark 314 nozzles, ordered them from eBay Germany, but now I realize that they are wrong for my '95 E300 and I need the 310...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By Maxbumpo
Bingo! Classic symptom of a failed B2 piston. ...

Bingo! Classic symptom of a failed B2 piston. Research the issue and the repair, not impossible for a DIY with medium experience, but not a whole lotta fun, working on the transmission while still...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-19-2022, 12:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By Maxbumpo
Replace the chain

Just run in a new chain. I've done two of them, once they got to 5 degrees. Not worth the risk of a destroyed engine if that chain breaks.


Both times, I simply used a ball peen hammer and a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,605
Posted By Maxbumpo
Terrible advice, DON"T DO THIS! The thermostat...

Terrible advice, DON"T DO THIS! The thermostat is a bypass type, which means when fully closed, all the coolant is forced to stay in the engine circuit, and when fully open, all the coolant is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,244
Posted By Maxbumpo
I love this engine. Have an '87 wagon, going to...

I love this engine. Have an '87 wagon, going to move the drive train over into a '94 wagon.


Weak points, mostly already covered, are:
1) Head, original #14 prone to cracking.
2) Vacuum pump,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,432
Posted By Maxbumpo
Beru was the choice for replacement glow plugs...

Beru was the choice for replacement glow plugs last time around, a couple years ago. Is that still true?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,432
Posted By Maxbumpo
When I did this job a few years ago, I had very...

When I did this job a few years ago, I had very good luck with removing the injectors and spraying the penetrating oil inside the pre-chamber, so that the tip of the glow plug got covered with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,953
Posted By Maxbumpo
Worth checking between condenser and radiator for...

Worth checking between condenser and radiator for dirt and leaves. If the electric cooling fan has a shroud, check that shroud as well for dirt and leaves.

Is the hydraulic clutch on the cooling...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,735
Posted By Maxbumpo
You're going to search long and hard for an OM603...

You're going to search long and hard for an OM603 with only 88k miles. His price is pretty crazy I think, I'd offer $2k, let him think about it. I've got a 144k miles OM603 and transmission in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By Maxbumpo
How did you end up in this predicament?

How did you end up in this predicament?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,747
Posted By Maxbumpo
Don't know that answer to your question, but the...

Don't know that answer to your question, but the monovalve was dead in a '95 E300 I bought a couple years ago, and I replaced it with the cheaper valve for a gasser 124, which doesn't have the heater...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,811
Posted By Maxbumpo
Well your master cylinder or your slave cylinder...

Well your master cylinder or your slave cylinder has failed, and bleeding the clutch will only help you after you replace the failed part.


Typically when the MC fails, it leaks brake fluid, so...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,685
Posted By Maxbumpo
Sounds to me like your glow plug relay, which has...

Sounds to me like your glow plug relay, which has after-glow, is not staying on the after-glow long enough anymore. Capacitor in the timing circuit has probably aged out. May also be faulty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By Maxbumpo
Typically when you get camber issues, it's time...

Typically when you get camber issues, it's time to overhaul the rear suspension, and replace all the links and bushing and rubber pads, and take a look at the springs to see if they need replacing.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By Maxbumpo
Typically the camber is related to the...

Typically the camber is related to the bottom-most link (aka the spring link, as the suspension spring acts on this link) and the knuckle joint which is pressed into the wheel carrier. That knuckle...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,642
Posted By Maxbumpo
The early 124 wagons suffered from a weak rear...

The early 124 wagons suffered from a weak rear body structure and cracks around the subframe mounts on the body. You may need to get a body shop to remove the rear subframe and have them see if they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,200
Posted By Maxbumpo
How are the engine mounts? Collapsed engine...

How are the engine mounts? Collapsed engine mounts can increase the perceived noise / vibration immensely.

Well you've done all the easy things I think, and is the problem still intermittent?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,147
Posted By Maxbumpo
Are you doing the rebuild yourself, or will you...

Are you doing the rebuild yourself, or will you pay someone?
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,441
Posted By Maxbumpo
Nice! How did you diagnose that?

Nice! How did you diagnose that?
Forum: Tech Help 04-29-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
Posted By Maxbumpo
I presume you mean bypassing the heater core,...

I presume you mean bypassing the heater core, which has near constant flow of hot coolant due to failed monovalve.


Quick and easy: Get a heater hose clamp-off tool from flaps, clamp off one of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 741
Posted By Maxbumpo
Good point, I'd forgotten about that. Don't try...

Good point, I'd forgotten about that. Don't try to chase the full mark on the dipstick, aim for the midpoint. At the full mark, these OM61x engines are known for burning up the excess and if you...
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