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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Remove the Alfa means ALDA right? How do I do...

Remove the Alfa means ALDA right? How do I do that? I can just remove and cap?

Or if I run a line from back of the intake to the ALDA it goes to the red port? What does this achieve? does it open...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Yeah I don't have a switchover port on the...

Yeah I don't have a switchover port on the firewall or whatever that thing is. We were wondering if that somehow could be affecting this too.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Sure thing I'll remove the K&N from the PO but...

Sure thing I'll remove the K&N from the PO but unfortunately I'm still worried about other problems.

So we pulled the gas tank pump and put in a new line all the way. No more restrictions, there...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Oh it's a stick, 5 speed. I had maxed out on pics...

Oh it's a stick, 5 speed. I had maxed out on pics last post but here's one inside the cab.

Well if I get this working right it might be the way to go with your Dakota and spare 617 :) It's pretty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-22-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Finally Pics and a vid in this post. I have Good...

Finally Pics and a vid in this post. I have Good and Bad news... Good news is truck is running! I think we were dealing with fuel/air leaks (maybe a pocket in that new IP too). You can see a video...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2014, 07:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Yes that is the plan, I'll do the soda bottle...

Yes that is the plan, I'll do the soda bottle trick first. I have done this for lubri moly treatments before. I am guessing I have an issue with the tank though, I want to start looking/ordering...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Well I think my IP is OK because I spent a lot of...

Well I think my IP is OK because I spent a lot of $ on a professionally rebuilt one. I believe my issues now are because the PO was using the stock dakota tank setup.

I've been reading about a lot...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Thanks for the response JB3! I was just going to...

Thanks for the response JB3! I was just going to post because my mechanic called me and said he'd been thinking about it. He really thinks we need to change the fuel outlet from the tank getting rid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-18-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
I've been reading a lot and I think we are having...

I've been reading a lot and I think we are having fuel/air leak problems. I ordered all new hoses to replace fuel/injector lines.

I am wondering more if the tank might have junk in it, we weren't...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-18-2014, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By MNBenz
Thanks guys! I opened a thread in the diesel...

Thanks guys! I opened a thread in the diesel discussion. The rebuilt pump got the truck started but not working perfectly just yet...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
I was with the mechanic while we were getting the...

I was with the mechanic while we were getting the Dakota started for the first time. It was being a PITA to get the fuel from the tank, we jumped the in tank pump that was original on the dakota....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,978
Posted By MNBenz
Bought 2001 Dodge Dakota 4x4 with 617 Diesel Transplant. Hot start issue, please help

Well I did it. I bought a 2001 Dodge Dakota extended cab with a 617 turbo diesel. Here's the risky part, it wouldn't start when I bought it. PO said the injection pump was out and that was it....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-11-2014, 12:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By MNBenz
Thanks for all the tips. I was with him today and...

Thanks for all the tips. I was with him today and we cranked for 5 mins (taking breaks) and couldn't get any fuel to come out. We played with the vac shutoff... IDK we both were stumped and thought...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2014, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By MNBenz
I have owned several MB diesels. With my current...

I have owned several MB diesels. With my current 300TD I decided to take the plunge and convert it to a 5 speed manual... was a lot of work but honestly it was totally worth it. Love the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,417
Posted By MNBenz
My original bars don't have the black cushions,...

My original bars don't have the black cushions, wish they did.

What about the black rubber strips on the roof? three of mine are shrunk and don't stretch all the way. Are yours in good shape? Some...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-08-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By MNBenz
Hi there, thanks for the reply with advice! ...

Hi there, thanks for the reply with advice!

Yes, Jack the mechanic drives MB diesels and has been working on them for years. He said this has been particularly frustrating, he primed the filter...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-08-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By MNBenz
WTB: 617 Injector Pump needed in Minneapolis, MN ASAP

Hi all,

I just bought a 2001 Dakota with a 617 transplanted into it. I got a good deal because the injector pump was out, it came with a newly re-manufactured one, however that was not the case! I...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-15-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,112
Posted By MNBenz
Hi Reagen, If you are thinking of making...

Hi Reagen,

If you are thinking of making these tanks I know you will find interest! Lots of wagon owners have been searching for a solution for years.... Here you can find a thread where a few of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 8,225
Posted By MNBenz
These guys are spot on with their...

These guys are spot on with their recommendations. I live in Minneapolis, used to work near Duluth, MN and have had 5 MB diesels through the years. I have started them in -20F without plugging in,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-04-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,384
Posted By MNBenz
My low pressure hose on my wagon was leaking just...

My low pressure hose on my wagon was leaking just like yours when I got mine.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,039
Posted By MNBenz
During my conversion I brought the flywheel in to...

During my conversion I brought the flywheel in to be neutral balanced. Cost $60 if I remember correct. Worked great, I've done this on a 240d manual flywheel and the heavier 5 speed flywheel. Both...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-19-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By MNBenz
Oh yeah this looks exactly like the 110. Thanks...

Oh yeah this looks exactly like the 110. Thanks guys!

I'll give you credit for helping me figure out what he sent! Soon I'll have this poster up in my man cave
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-14-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By MNBenz
Vintage Mercedes Picture Identification Help

Funny story, my wife's host dad from when she studied abroad in Dijon, France is a real car guy. I met him on a trip there 2 years ago, he knows I love Mercedes. He brought me around to French...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 795
Posted By MNBenz
Get EMPI that is my advice. I bought some cheap...

Get EMPI that is my advice. I bought some cheap ones from advanced auto parts, they fell apart in a few weeks! Not worth it at all, I think I paid $150 per axle for the EMPI's...maybe more. That was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-02-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,053
Posted By MNBenz
I have a MB Electronics upgrade tach amplifier in...

I have a MB Electronics upgrade tach amplifier in my 300TD, works great. It looks like they have a solution for engine swaps here:

OM617A Tach Amp for Engine Swap Applications...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,812
Posted By MNBenz
Luckily archive.org had saved that page! I am...

Luckily archive.org had saved that page! I am thinking about adding headrests to my back seats, I have the headrest but no mounts. I have to install a cargo cover I have and doing this the same time...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-05-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By MNBenz
I have one too! It's seriously one of the best...

I have one too! It's seriously one of the best plug and play upgrades out there... been several years and mine is still flawlessly functioning!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,176
Posted By MNBenz
Solved! I went with the Fernco plumbing connector...

Solved! I went with the Fernco plumbing connector suggestion, $3 and now no rattles at all! I didn't attempt any of the bending as I don't have a good torch and for me this was the simplest. Thanks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,176
Posted By MNBenz
Fantastic ideas, thanks guys! Yes the original...

Fantastic ideas, thanks guys! Yes the original MB muffler did hit, but by the time I had gotten it there was a big rust hole where it did hit.

I think I'll try one of these remedies this weekend...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,176
Posted By MNBenz
300TD New Exhaust, Muffler Pipe hits Trailer Hitch, What to do...?

Well I got my new exhaust in, it's all brand new header pipe, center muffler and rear muffler. But dog gone it, the rear muffler pipe hits the trailer hitch! I tried moving everything towards the...
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