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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 789
Posted By pinpoint
Banjo bolt is fine

I have checked this a couple,of times, and there is no soot on it. Blows clear.

Am I correct in understanding the there should be pressure (not vacuum) on the ALDA? What would be the method for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 789
Posted By pinpoint
Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 789
Posted By pinpoint
Turbo advice on '85 300TD

Greetings. We have an '85 300TD with 180k miles. My son has inherited the car from me and is his daily driver. We have replaced many of the key components, and are now Looking at fixing the turbo....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2018, 11:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,517
Posted By pinpoint
Turbo advice on '85 300TD

Greetings. We have an '85 300TD with 180k miles. My son has inherited the car from me and is his daily driver. We have replaced many of the key components, and are now Looking at fixing the turbo....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By pinpoint
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By pinpoint
'85 300TD Front end/ball joint advice needed

Greetings Benzers:

My son has inherited my '85 300TD and we are slowly replacing some of the key parts. Excessive tire wear has made us focus on the front end. We took it to a local alignment shop...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,285
Posted By pinpoint
Thanks. I was hoping so.

Thanks. I was hoping so.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,285
Posted By pinpoint
Question on replacing front wheel bearings on W123

Greetings and happy new year.

I believe I have a noise which is due to a bad front wheel bearing on my '85 300TD. From what I have found in researching on the web shows that the disc needs to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-23-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By pinpoint
Thanks. There are a few rebuild kits around and...

Thanks. There are a few rebuild kits around and some complete pumps, so even though the cost is making my eyes water, I will Probably go with the latter. It would be nice to get all the normal...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-23-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By pinpoint
Thank you very much for your input. I had done...

Thank you very much for your input. I had done the steps you indicated previously and just did them again to be sure. At idle, I am getting no reading, and when I rev, I can get like 5lbs. I guess...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-23-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 923
Posted By pinpoint
Vacuum pump issue on 300TD? Need help

Greetings. Had an odd combination of things happen while working on my '85 300TD. After adding some R134 to the a/c this past weekend, I experienced the dreaded non-shutoff problem. Then my son...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2015, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By pinpoint
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately no...

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately no rebuilders near me but will see about maybe locating one. Hate to buy anything from the local stealership here. They're theives.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 805
Posted By pinpoint
Alternator pulley for '85 300td

Greetings. Does anybody have a line on getting a pulley for 300d? It's a dual v-groove and seems to be specific to the diesel. I've replaced the alternator and installed a single groove butting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 854
Posted By pinpoint
Changing trans fluid on '85 300TD. Use synthetic?

Greetings. I am long overdue to change the trans fluid on my '85 300TD. (I guess i didn't want to wake a sleeping dog:)). Would it be advisable to use synthetic oil on the refill? or best to stay...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By pinpoint
Alternator pulley for 1985 300TD

Hello fellow Peachparters. Hoping someone can help me find a replacement alternator pulley for my '85 300TD. It's a double pulley, so it is like trying to locate the holy grail. There are not many...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 650
Posted By pinpoint
Is there a way to test & clean wastegate '85 300TD?

Greetings. I have been struggling with trying to get my '85 300TD 157k back to proper running order. I am guessing the turbo is not operating properly as it used to produce a little whine when it ran...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By pinpoint
No ABS. For whatever reason, I was not able to...

No ABS. For whatever reason, I was not able to get a fluid push out of the bleeder (on caliper) until I left the engine running. I do see how the master cylinder levels are deceiving if you just go...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 891
Posted By pinpoint
Replaced front calipers on '85 300TD- trouble bleeding

The rear bleeders were a snap. Fronts are giving me fits. Mity vac won't pull fluid through and my kids have cramps from pumping the pedal for me.

I read someplace that said you need to have the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2013, 12:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By pinpoint
I did feel the wheels and did not notice any one...

I did feel the wheels and did not notice any one being excessively hotter than another. I believe that sometimes at idle the car will not "creep" forward when you release the brake. Again, this seems...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By pinpoint
'85 300TD help - poor performance still. Brake issue??

Greetings. I am still struggling with trying to get my engine running like it's capable of. I have stated before that I believe the turbo is inop and from the lines I have checked, nothing appears to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,316
Posted By pinpoint
I replaced to inline filter, the main vacuum...

I replaced to inline filter, the main vacuum booster supply hose, and the 3-way anf 4-way T-fittings today. (The old filter was definitely dirty). Unfortunately not too much improvement overall.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,316
Posted By pinpoint
Thanks Kerry!

Thanks Kerry!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,316
Posted By pinpoint
Appreciated Justin. Thank you.

Appreciated Justin. Thank you.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,316
Posted By pinpoint
Andrew- I actually do have a brand new main...

Andrew- I actually do have a brand new main vacuum booster line that I have not installed yet. I have a question on this part. The line has two fittings- one that comes off a check valve. That...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,316
Posted By pinpoint
appreciate all of the feedback here guys

Looks like I have my weekend work cut out :-o. My daughter (who drives the car most) will be thrilled if I can get this baby running right.

Will report back.

Thanks again all.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,316
Posted By pinpoint
Kerry- pardon my apparent ignorance :-o but is...

Kerry- pardon my apparent ignorance :-o but is the overboost protection line #1 or #2 here? (see pic) and should I be measuring some vacuum there? Thanks.

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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,316
Posted By pinpoint
Thanks Justin. Will give the filters a shot. I...

Thanks Justin. Will give the filters a shot. I have seen some vids re: changing the tank screen. That appears to be a fairly difficult/messy job. I've never drained a tank before :-o
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,316
Posted By pinpoint
'85 300TD No power- need help :-o

Greetings: My '85 300TD has reached the point where it may be unsafe for the highway due to lack of power. This is especially noticeable going up hills, where I actually lose speed even with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 531
Posted By pinpoint
WTB alternator pulley for '85 300TD

Would anyone know where I could find an alternator pulley for '85 300TD? Seems like there are a lot of serpentine ones around, but this requires a double v-belt pulley.

Thanks!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,193
Posted By pinpoint
I also am finding that there are a couple...

I also am finding that there are a couple different compressor-side seals that are available for the T3. Some say it needs encapsulated carbon and some say dynamic. Is there a way to determine this...
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