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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-12-2012, 05:02 PM
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Views: 1,006
Posted By don b
for sale 85 mercedes 300d vegi car

I'm all tinkered out. Up for sale is "The Golden Nugget" my 85 300d cali. It has a complete 2 tank "grease car" system in it. System works great. The trap oxidizer needs fixed, and it won't shift...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2011, 12:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,503
Posted By don b
What is the large part below the turbo called? It...

What is the large part below the turbo called? It looks the size of a football and what does it do? I think mine is leaking exaust out of it, I have no boost in my turbo, trying to find the problem....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
ok i will! I used the diagram fom post #35 and it...

ok i will! I used the diagram fom post #35 and it worked great! thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2010, 12:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
do you know what size hex bolt the egr has. i...

do you know what size hex bolt the egr has. i need to go buy one and i don't want to have to buy a whole set. I have taken off i think 5 things so far off my kali and everyone of them have made the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
how much was the pipe? it replaces the pipe that...

how much was the pipe? it replaces the pipe that went from the bottom of the egr to the exaust right? i hook it on to the exaust on one end, where does theother end hook into? where the egr was? i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2010, 04:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
i have the erg hose plugged with a bb and the...

i have the erg hose plugged with a bb and the bottom crimped over so i think it is plugged off now, do you think i should take off the erg anyway if i feel there is no air leaking out? would a little...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
I have major exaust coming out of the pipe that...

I have major exaust coming out of the pipe that use to be hooked up to the egr! if i plug that will that make the turbo turn faster and give me more boost? Plus if i took off the resignator and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
85 cali

Here are the pics of my 85 california i couldn't get on before.
Refer to post #22 for what they are thanks everybody for the help!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2010, 11:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
manual boost gauge is a little device that goes...

manual boost gauge is a little device that goes inbetween the hose that goes to the wastegate ( you split it in two) it adjusts the wastegate somehow so if the spring is worn out in the wastegate,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
i have lots of rpm and 3 pounds of boost @ 4rpm,...

i have lots of rpm and 3 pounds of boost @ 4rpm, that's what i'm trying to fix. something "tells" the turbo to go faster. It's either pressure from exaust, manifold, something???? there is no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
Now if any of Fred Flintstone's pictures from his...

Now if any of Fred Flintstone's pictures from his 85 cali went through here is what i sent:
1: Picture of pipe that use to comes down from egr to exaust. t is leaking out through where it hooks into...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
http://C: Documents and Settings\All Users\...

http://C: Documents and Settings\All Users\ Documents\My Pictures\Kodak Pictures\2010-10-18\100_3339 Can Anybody see these pictures? If not i need help uploading pictures on here. Is there anywhere...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2010, 12:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
ok i will thursday thanks

ok i will thursday thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
alda is already gone, egr pipe off the bottom was...

alda is already gone, egr pipe off the bottom was broken in half. i figured the egr valve was open and i was leaking air out there so the turbo won't spool up. i want to take the egr off and plug it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,548
Posted By don b
Can anyone tell me what tool to use to get the...

Can anyone tell me what tool to use to get the bolts off the egr to remove it and how did you plug the pipe down to the exaust? I have no boost and i'm trying this step next thanks guys
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-18-2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,739
Posted By don b
thanks i'll try to plug it and get back at ya to...

thanks i'll try to plug it and get back at ya to see if it gave me more boost! thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,739
Posted By don b
i have a 85 300td california, can anyone show me...

i have a 85 300td california, can anyone show me a pic of the egr and how it comes off and how to plug it. i have the vac line off and plugged with a bb but from what i hear i need to take it off and...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 10-17-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 127,345
Posted By don b
is there anyway i can get more heat?

is there anyway i can get more heat?
Forum: Alternative Fuels 10-17-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 127,345
Posted By don b
Can anyone tell me why my 85 300d with a...

Can anyone tell me why my 85 300d with a greasecar system on it won't heat up until my vegi oil is at 115 degrees? thanks don
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-04-2010, 12:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,576
Posted By don b
Do you need to plug the banjo bolt hole on the...

Do you need to plug the banjo bolt hole on the back of the manifold when you take off the alda?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,034
Posted By don b
sorry 85 300td 123 california

sorry 85 300td 123 california
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,034
Posted By don b
how do i increase boost?

how do i increase boost?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,034
Posted By don b
Filters are new. Is timing the IP something a...

Filters are new. Is timing the IP something a novice can do? Any other ideas? when i put er to the floor i have black smoke coming out the back. So i'm getting enough fuel right?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2010, 12:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,034
Posted By don b
Ok, I took off the alda. I have more power but...

Ok, I took off the alda. I have more power but i'm still going 40 mph up long steep hills. How do i know if the turbo is working, i can't hear anything for sure. Should it be noticeable when it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,034
Posted By don b
can someone give me instructions on safely taking...

can someone give me instructions on safely taking the alda off? thanks!
Forum: Alternative Fuels 07-06-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,375
Posted By don b
i think you're onto my problem, i replaced clear...

i think you're onto my problem, i replaced clear strong rubber lines with flemsy black fuel lines. i think when the turbo kicks in, the extra suction is collapsing the fuel line, and cutting off my...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 07-05-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,375
Posted By don b
should i try to get a fuel pump inbetween the...

should i try to get a fuel pump inbetween the tank and the filter? this way the fuel will be pushed through the filters not pulled? is this what you are saying?
Forum: Alternative Fuels 07-05-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,375
Posted By don b
wvo power problem

I have a 85 300d, I have a 2 tank greasecar system installed. i was lacking power and felt like there was air in the lines. It runs perfect on diesel, and will rev up over 4k with no missing on veg....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,140
Posted By don b
does anyone know how to change this screen or...

does anyone know how to change this screen or tank filter? i have no idea where it is and how to do it. and no the fuel did not run out at all when i disconnected the metal line that ran back to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,140
Posted By don b
ok i've found that the problem lies back toward...

ok i've found that the problem lies back toward the gastank. i followed the lines back with my bottle of fuel. when i unhook the line to the main fuel tank and sub in my bottle of feul it fires and...
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