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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2016, 03:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,813
Posted By Alastair
Is it confirmed its a rod-bearing...? Maybe...

Is it confirmed its a rod-bearing...?

Maybe the petrol has stuffed up an injector...

A bad injector can make a terrible knock on one cylinder....

The use of petrol by mistake does not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,904
Posted By Alastair
My speedo always used to read high. It was...

My speedo always used to read high.

It was 5-6MPH high at 30MPH and approx 8-10 MPH high at 70 MPH...

I calibrated it by the use of these speed-signs in my locale. I drove at exactly indicated...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,267
Posted By Alastair
Here in UK a few years ago, I used to be an MOT...

Here in UK a few years ago, I used to be an MOT Tester.

MOT test is UK Roadworthy test done every year on all cars etc over 4 years of age.

As part of MOT--there's emissions testing for gassers...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 12-28-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,830
Posted By Alastair
Only real issues with new/recent vehicles and...

Only real issues with new/recent vehicles and say, B100, would be the vehicle's use of a DPF.

These things are like a particulate-trap used in the exhaust-systems. These give trouble--even on std...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2015, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,732
Posted By Alastair
Trouble round here is--Finding a W123 in a normal...

Trouble round here is--Finding a W123 in a normal yard....

All are gone now, Last I saw was about 3 years ago, and I bagged the rear subframe, axle, trailing-arms, headlamps, front bumper and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,208
Posted By Alastair
Here you go-- Electromagnetic Pulse - EMP...

Here you go--

Electromagnetic Pulse - EMP Myths - futurescience.com (http://www.futurescience.com/emp/emp-myths.html)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,208
Posted By Alastair
What are you worried about.....? EMP....?...

What are you worried about.....?

EMP....? (Electro-Magnetic-Pulse)
--IE, a Mega Strong pulse of Radio waves....

Things like Starters, Wiper/window motors, wiring and lead-acid batteries are...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 12-26-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,830
Posted By Alastair
Hmm--Reminds me of what we used to do some years...

Hmm--Reminds me of what we used to do some years ago.

I worked for a cooperative that made and supplied out B100 BioDiesel and although many customers came and filled direct from us, there were a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2015, 04:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,083
Posted By Alastair
A Cat.-Converter on a Petrol/Gasoline fired...

A Cat.-Converter on a Petrol/Gasoline fired vehicle will seriously overheat and be damaged by an engine firing with one spark-plug faulty, the gas burns in the converter overheating it...

Whether...
Forum: Restoration Projects & Long-Term Builds 12-17-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,333
Posted By Alastair
OM.617 will replace the M110 in W123 with few...

OM.617 will replace the M110 in W123 with few issues. Same mount arms etc

You can even bolt it directly up to the 722.3 that's on the M110 at the moment--although you'll need to do something with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By Alastair
Dunno! But my 300TD n/a will do 90 odd!:eek:

Dunno!

But my 300TD n/a will do 90 odd!:eek:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,023
Posted By Alastair
The Vac system, and the cable from the Vac...

The Vac system, and the cable from the Vac actuator as well as its adjustment are all pretty important on the vacuum operated type cruise system

Inside the Cruise ECU (Seems US terminology call it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,655
Posted By Alastair
I had a terrible vibration/shaking at around...

I had a terrible vibration/shaking at around 50MPH....

This was after I had been driving for around an hour at 70-80, and slowed down.

It turned out one of the Inner CV Joint gaiters was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2015, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By Alastair
Sounds to me the starter pinion is well worn or...

Sounds to me the starter pinion is well worn or its freewheel-clutch is dodgy....

Either way, its a starter out job to check/fix.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,425
Posted By Alastair
Looking at that G-Clamp..... I seriously...

Looking at that G-Clamp.....

I seriously doubt it would press in an MB Bottom-Ball-Joint....

They need around 4 tons pressure to get 'em in, Ive done a few and always needed proper hydraulic...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,959
Posted By Alastair
Problem is--The Engine is now producing More...

Problem is--The Engine is now producing More Power than the transmission was designed to handle.

You Cannot expect to 'Highly Modify' the Engine--yet leave everything else in drivetrain std and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 824
Posted By Alastair
Thats all because of the Poxy 'Euro' So its...

Thats all because of the Poxy 'Euro'

So its say, 10,50 Euro but we would say £10.50 pounds....;)

Dunno WHY they did that!--Gawd knows what goes on in the minds of those IDIOTS in E.U....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,398
Posted By Alastair
Worth remembering, M.B. updated the Pads and...

Worth remembering, M.B. updated the Pads and Calipers in 1980.

Pre '80, used a 'thin' pad and caliper to suit.

Post 80-86 they used a Thicker pad and a caliper to suit the extra thickness of...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 12-11-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,129
Posted By Alastair
Clean to bare bright shiny metal, coat with two...

Clean to bare bright shiny metal, coat with two coats of Etch Primer, lightly rub down then a couple of coats of top-coat.

Job done.

Ive found that rust repair success depends on how well the...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 12-11-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,407
Posted By Alastair
Yellow rubbery underseal....

Any easy way of getting this stuff off the steel?

Its incredibly resilient, The only way Ive found is to burn it with a blow-torch then scrape it whilst its still burning. It Stinks and cant be...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-23-2015, 07:43 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,767
Posted By Alastair
NOx..... Hmm--looks like there's a few...

NOx.....

Hmm--looks like there's a few misunderstanding as to just what this is.

NO2 and NO --collectively called, NOx. Nitrogen Dioxide and Nitrous Oxide. Both are Gaseous, so cannot be...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 09-18-2015, 08:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,552
Posted By Alastair
Ha! Wheeler-Dealers..... Cant keep me eyes...

Ha! Wheeler-Dealers.....

Cant keep me eyes off that guy's terrible Wig!

Reminds me--I got two front fenders to replace before too long.....
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 09-18-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,043
Posted By Alastair
Vinegar is the stuff.... Ketchup...

Vinegar is the stuff....

Ketchup works--Because there's Vinegar in it!

Cleaned some rear subframe to body brackets in Vinegar, left 'em in a bucket of vinegar for a few days, rust turned black,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-17-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By Alastair
Worth changing/checking the Timing-Chain for...

Worth changing/checking the Timing-Chain for stretch, replacing the Valve guide-seals and setting the Point-Of-Injection Timing.

All the above can seriously affect the smoke produced, particularly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 81,998
Posted By Alastair
Yup--Stretch's link is what I need.--The light...

Yup--Stretch's link is what I need.--The light fitting with coloured lenses.

--Its fixed to the body by a couple of screw-slotted nuts on the inside of the car--you need to remove the whole...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-15-2015, 06:46 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,495
Posted By Alastair
Thats good news!

---And a lot cheaper than the pump repairs!

A slight vacuum applied to the shut-off valve will definitely affect the power The vacuum-stop diaphragm acts on the stop-lever which pulls the rack to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 621
Views: 81,998
Posted By Alastair
Wagon rear lights....

Dunno if you have any around but I'm looking for a (US) passenger-side rear light fitting for a W123 Wagon.

They are stupidly expensive here in UK--and its seems always that side one here gets...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,495
Posted By Alastair
Poor starting when hot.... Seen this a few...

Poor starting when hot....

Seen this a few times. Worn elements in Injection-Pump.

Test-- get engine into hot/faulty state.

Cool just the Injection-pump with water, till its cold to touch.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,895
Posted By Alastair
I used a split-boot type to repair an inner CV...

I used a split-boot type to repair an inner CV gaiter that had failed.

I knew when the old one went--the rear window of tailgate got covered in oil-spray, so investigated at the time.
One inner...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,576
Posted By Alastair
Mine used to get to that temp on freeway..... ...

Mine used to get to that temp on freeway.....

Then I replaced the radiator. Gets no hotter than halfway on the gauge no matter what I do now.

Also, US cars have often 2 belts as above. UK cars...
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