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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,680
Posted By fred98050
Kadams, I second that. I have studded tires...

Kadams,

I second that. I have studded tires right now and I can tell you that after the last snow we had, I had no problem driving around (East side). I think that studded tires are the way to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 977
Posted By fred98050
I got this type few months ago on amazon. This...

I got this type few months ago on amazon. This morning 6F at 7 am.... Works well. Maybe not as well as the engine block heater but helps a lot.

http://web.me.com/flangenard/Cold_Sart/Film.html
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2010, 01:07 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,883
Posted By fred98050
$18.15 at Amazon...

$18.15 at Amazon...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By fred98050
Found a very small fuel leak coming from the line...

Found a very small fuel leak coming from the line near the primer pump (new style).

It is so small that I almost missed it. Don't know if this could be the problem or just part of it.

Got the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-02-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By fred98050
Update

This morning: 42F.

pump the primer pump a few times (as per Kerry).

High idle knob on.

Cycle the glow plugs only once.


Car started and ran first crank, no hesitation what so ever....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-02-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By fred98050
(Ignition on: Wait about 10seconds after glow...

(Ignition on: Wait about 10seconds after glow light extinguish)x2
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-02-2010, 12:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By fred98050
2- The car is fitted with a fast idle knob. I...

2- The car is fitted with a fast idle knob. I will check and see if it is adjusted correctly though.

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-02-2010, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By fred98050
Great idea. I'll try at the morning. Thanks

Great idea. I'll try at the morning.

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2010, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 879
Posted By fred98050
Start problem developing...

1980, 300TD.

First start of the day is becoming harder than usual. Outside temp still in the 40s. I cycle the glow plugs twice before starting, the engine starts ok, runs for few seconds then...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By fred98050
Thanks for the reply. No I don't have a...

Thanks for the reply.

No I don't have a switch on the dash. The original antenna did not have a plug with pin either. I got a female 6 pins to match the antenna plug.

I guess that the 2 black...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2010, 01:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 783
Posted By fred98050
Electric antenna wiring, 300TD

I found a used antenna from an 85 300TD, thinking that it would be the same as my 80 300TD but of course it is not an exact match...

I have a blue and brown wire going to the old antenna, the new...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 640
Posted By fred98050
Vacuum diagram for 300TD Euro

I am looking for a vacuum diagram for my 1980 300TD (non turbo , auto trans).

All the diagrams I could find here do not match the setup of the euro.

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,551
Posted By fred98050
Reall,y really nice... Such a beautiful car,...

Reall,y really nice...

Such a beautiful car, I would (just for piece of mind) change the oil, oil filters, the 2 fuel filters and transmission fluid + filters.

The car might not need it right...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By fred98050
Thanks ToomanyMBZ, Knowing that this looks...

Thanks ToomanyMBZ,

Knowing that this looks normal will help me continue troubleshooting.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-18-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By fred98050
Sorry, you are right in hg. Well, is 15inhg...

Sorry, you are right in hg.

Well, is 15inhg at idle normal?
Forum: Video Forum 09-18-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,329
Posted By fred98050
Renault diesel engine animation

YouTube - Renault M9R Diesel Engine
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-18-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By fred98050
Vacuum 300TD (video)

1)- Here is the vacuum press I get in the main line:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E5U4Gg_Yk8


2)- Here is a pressure test for vac line to transmission modulator:
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By fred98050
My 1980 300TD non turbo does not have a bowden...

My 1980 300TD non turbo does not have a bowden cable.

It very well might not be a vacuum problem but right now this is the only thing I can check relatively easily.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By fred98050
Thanks I'll keep that in mind. Fred

Thanks

I'll keep that in mind.

Fred
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By fred98050
It is an M pump indeed... The problem I am...

It is an M pump indeed...

The problem I am having is that the transmission is downshifting from 4th to 3rd way too soon.

Example: 50/55mph, 4th gear, flat surface:
If I let go the pressure...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By fred98050
What's the size of bottom hose?

Thanks to your replies I found what I was looking for.

Now what is the size (inner) of the bottom radiator hose for a 300D and 300SD?

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By fred98050
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By fred98050
Thanks again. Fred

Thanks again.

Fred
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,953
Posted By fred98050
Block heater.

One day I saw (I think it is in this forum) a small heater that fits into the radiator hoze. Can anyone help locate this item. could not find it in Fastlane.

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By fred98050
Thanks Sixto. Is it something that is pretty...

Thanks Sixto.

Is it something that is pretty to replace or would recommend to have it done by a professional? I don't want to (not enough expertise) to mess with the injector pump timing etc...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By fred98050
Need help indentifying this part?

I need to find out what is this part and what is its function.

Orange disc, mounted on the side of the injector pump, one vac lines comes from the main vac and the other goes to the plastic valve...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 688
Posted By fred98050
Elchivito, Chances are that if you have a...

Elchivito,

Chances are that if you have a short on the speakers it will be either the right or the left. Very unlikely that both are shorted.

While the unit is out, disconnect 1 speaker and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-12-2010, 12:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By fred98050
All the best to him. Fred

All the best to him.

Fred
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By fred98050
Biodiesel300TD, Thanks. I was looking...

Biodiesel300TD,

Thanks.

I was looking at your album. How do you like your TDI?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2010, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 773
Posted By fred98050
As a daily driver, the new seats made a big...

As a daily driver, the new seats made a big difference.

Here are some pics (towards the end).

http://gallery.me.com/flangenard#100670&bgcolor=black&view=grid

Aside from the seat's cover...
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