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Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 09-26-2010, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,247
Posted By Gillig
Sorry, I haven't used fleaBay since they mandated...

Sorry, I haven't used fleaBay since they mandated PayPal as the only payment. Even the word "money order" is censored from the auction text. So on top of the listing fee and sale % fee they get a cut...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,783
Posted By Gillig
Thats pretty good. Wal-mart has the guts to...

Thats pretty good. Wal-mart has the guts to charge $25 for it here.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,014
Posted By Gillig
Those things leak like crazy. And thats still the...

Those things leak like crazy. And thats still the value of 8 normal filters.


As it does in diesel. Thats why engines with a water problem usually die suddenly when turning, a big gulp of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,279
Posted By Gillig
615/616 are the same except cylinder bore and...

615/616 are the same except cylinder bore and injection system.

615.940 was 2.0 and .941 was 2.2L so I don't think it was from displacement alone, I believe it was converting to the mechanical...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,767
Posted By Gillig
Waste oil is by far the worst possible thing you...

Waste oil is by far the worst possible thing you could do. Not only, as mentioned before, does engine oil have additives for suppressing combustion but it also has very small metal particles that...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 09-26-2010, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,247
Posted By Gillig
You need to pull your head out of the clouds. The...

You need to pull your head out of the clouds. The lack of oxygen is making you delirious.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 02:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,189
Posted By Gillig
Can a 300D 4-MATIC Turbo drift decently?

Can a 300D 4-MATIC Turbo drift decently?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 02:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,189
Posted By Gillig
How many unidentified euros have been around...

How many unidentified euros have been around here? Usually owners will identify their vehicle as a euro, mention they're outside the USA or say its non-turbo in the case of normally turbo models.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 01:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,189
Posted By Gillig
TDT is the casual name for it around parts...

TDT is the casual name for it around parts suppliers to easily differentiate between turbo and non-turbo models when the year may be unknown. For everywhere else, especially enthusiast forums, they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 01:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,315
Posted By Gillig
The 6th cylinder is the primary increase in...

The 6th cylinder is the primary increase in power. It means less volume for air to fill and another pair of valves for it to flow through.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2010, 01:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,783
Posted By Gillig
Or until the synthetic oil conditions your seals...

Or until the synthetic oil conditions your seals and the leaks go away. :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,584
Posted By Gillig
You're right, should have said Euro.

You're right, should have said Euro.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,584
Posted By Gillig
That would be it! Now is a good excuse to...

That would be it!
Now is a good excuse to upgrade to a Euro turbo system.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,014
Posted By Gillig
Which is why its best to buy from truck stops,...

Which is why its best to buy from truck stops, high turnover. Getting diesel from the local corner store is going to have high risk of water, especially if they don't have a modern tank monitoring...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 09-25-2010, 11:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,247
Posted By Gillig
Not really. The specs are available. The only...

Not really. The specs are available. The only significant modifications they made were to the pump, lowering compression (on the 230hp version), an alloy cylinder head for weight reduction, a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,085
Posted By Gillig
Looks like the IP was butchered. Replace the pump.

Looks like the IP was butchered. Replace the pump.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gillig
Thats why you crank until gauge pressure doesn't...

Thats why you crank until gauge pressure doesn't change. With the air forced to flow through that little schrader valve you're never going to get an accurate reading with less than 5 seconds...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,189
Posted By Gillig
That sums it up pretty well. Should I post a...

That sums it up pretty well.

Should I post a video doing a burnout on gravel? I can do some mean 360s on ice too.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,767
Posted By Gillig
Very bad for the environment and engine. Engine...

Very bad for the environment and engine. Engine oil has additives specifically for suppressing its combustion.


Kerosene reduces lubricity and #1 diesel is already winterized. Unless you're...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2010, 10:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,783
Posted By Gillig
You have heard myths from the 1980's that weren't...

You have heard myths from the 1980's that weren't true even then.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By Gillig
The harbor freight was on sale last week for $20,...

The harbor freight was on sale last week for $20, don't know if it still is. It has what you need to test at the injector.
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 09-24-2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,247
Posted By Gillig
That is false information. Please look up the...

That is false information. Please look up the C111-IId and III and you will see why. I trust MB's engineers know far more than somebody in their garage with a saw and welder.

Recognize that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,609
Posted By Gillig
The 240D's separator is primarily a crankcase...

The 240D's separator is primarily a crankcase depression valve, it limits crankcase vacuum when the intake butterfly is closed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,350
Posted By Gillig
I know a free solution; stretch the spring to...

I know a free solution; stretch the spring to 27mm like the factory tells you to and be done with it for good.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,014
Posted By Gillig
************** is run by crooks. Hence the reason...

************** is run by crooks. Hence the reason Mercedes$ource is censored by the forum.

Why spend all that money on a worthless "cleanable" filter when the factory filter costs $1.45, lasts...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,591
Posted By Gillig
Sorry, the thermal efficiency simply doesn't...

Sorry, the thermal efficiency simply doesn't exist to get that large amount of increase. Please review your science books and try again.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 09-24-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,931
Posted By Gillig
None. VO is terrible for all diesel engines. ...

None. VO is terrible for all diesel engines.

Pick the one you like and buy/make BioDiesel. Leave the raw vegetable oil for the hackers that don't know what they're doing.
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 09-23-2010, 09:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,247
Posted By Gillig
What advantage is there to any of this when the...

What advantage is there to any of this when the W115 manifold is commonly available, requires no fabrication, doesn't have the multiple sharp 90* angles and has the runner length / plenum volume...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,081
Posted By Gillig
Throttle doesn't matter, RPM does. Floor it but...

Throttle doesn't matter, RPM does. Floor it but don't revv its nuts off until temperature is at least up to the first mark (60).
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,605
Posted By Gillig
The timer has no relation to anything. The pump...

The timer has no relation to anything. The pump is installed on its own independent alignment.
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