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Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-16-2014, 04:47 PM

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Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

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Posted By eightiessadies

Is it possible there is some type of damage to...

Is it possible there is some type of damage to the timing device or intermediate shaft that would not be visible and cause the injection pump to not be driven properly?

One more detail, he said...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-16-2014, 04:42 PM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

Views: 5,000

Posted By eightiessadies

Thank you both, and it sounds like you're...

Thank you both, and it sounds like you're recommending essentially the same thing.
It sounds like if the mechanic has the valve cover off that he should easily be able to verify the relationship...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-15-2014, 08:40 PM

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Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

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Posted By eightiessadies

My car has been at an indie shop for 2 1/2 months...

My car has been at an indie shop for 2 1/2 months now!
Vacuum pump exploded and I replaced it and cleaned up the shrapnel. See previous posts for details.
Afterwards, It ran very poorly with lots...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-18-2014, 10:02 PM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

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Posted By eightiessadies

Finally got a new vacuum pump installed. Got...

Finally got a new vacuum pump installed.
Got 20 hg of vac.
But car runs like poop.
Very low power, white smoke, burning smell.
Missing at idle.

Is my injection timing messed up?
Chain...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-10-2014, 01:06 PM

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Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

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Posted By eightiessadies

I'm thinking as the ITD play is not in the whole...

I'm thinking as the ITD play is not in the whole mm range. And the pump is fairly easy to remove. I'll try and get my car on the road. And check the VP and ITD in a week. Then a month. Maybe drive it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-09-2014, 07:28 PM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

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Posted By eightiessadies

Very helpful pictorial Doug, thanks! I think my...

Very helpful pictorial Doug, thanks! I think my ITD is Ok at least the roller cam part looks more like your new one than the old one, smooth, no grooves. My main concern was front to back play of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2014, 06:22 PM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

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Posted By eightiessadies

Found 10 ball bearings and the rest if the...

Found 10 ball bearings and the rest if the bearing races in the oil pickup.
The screen is in good shape.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2014, 05:26 PM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

Views: 5,000

Posted By eightiessadies

Well this is proving a bit out of my league as I...

Well this is proving a bit out of my league as I don't really
Know anything about timing and cams. I'm about confident enough to install a vacuum pump. It won't hurt to try and figure this out but I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2014, 12:06 PM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

Views: 5,000

Posted By eightiessadies

Except, I did drain the oil, maybe they all...

Except, I did drain the oil, maybe they all rolled out.
I'll strain it and see

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2014, 11:59 AM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

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Posted By eightiessadies

After further reading, thanks for the links, I'm...

After further reading, thanks for the links, I'm still wondering two things.
Does the timing chain need to be loosened to check for play in the timing unit,
And what tools are required to measure....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2014, 02:03 AM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

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Posted By eightiessadies

More photos

Timing chain still intact I think

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2014, 01:56 AM

Replies: 24

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

Views: 5,000

Posted By eightiessadies

Vacuum Pump Failure, picking up the pieces?

Hello, I had a vacuum pump " explode" and I'm trying to figure out what I need to do before it's safe to try and start the car up again. If i need to take it to a professional. And if there is any...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-08-2014, 03:45 PM

Replies: 9

Starter Circuit hard to troubleshoot

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Posted By eightiessadies

I just took off air filter So I can see the...

I just took off air filter So I can see the starter.
It's warm and sunny Which helps!
The red wire coming in to #1 uses a
Crimp blade style connector which had play
In it and exposed to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-08-2014, 02:14 AM

Replies: 9

Starter Circuit hard to troubleshoot

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Posted By eightiessadies

On second thought It was 13v at the battery at...

On second thought It was 13v at the battery at rest..... a while ago with cheapy meter.
Already checked the Battery to Chassis Ground and the Engine to Chassis ground. Cleaned contacts and 0 ohms...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2014, 11:56 PM

Replies: 9

Starter Circuit hard to troubleshoot

Views: 1,461

Posted By eightiessadies

Thanks! The solenoid was "trying" but no...

Thanks!
The solenoid was "trying" but no cranking
when you had the issues?
And new starter fixed it?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-07-2014, 09:37 PM

Replies: 9

Starter Circuit hard to troubleshoot

Views: 1,461

Posted By eightiessadies

Starter Circuit hard to troubleshoot

Greetings!
I'm having trouble diagnosing a starting issue.With the cold weather and no garage and an intermittent issue running tests has been hard.

1983 240d automatic
starter may be original,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-26-2012, 11:56 PM

Replies: 2

Kickdown solenoid works but no kickdown

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Posted By eightiessadies

Thanks I'll read it. My vacuum meter broke so...

Thanks I'll read it. My vacuum meter broke so I'll have to get a new one.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-25-2012, 07:01 PM

Replies: 2

Kickdown solenoid works but no kickdown

Views: 2,415

Posted By eightiessadies

Kickdown solenoid works but no kickdown

Greetings,
I'm hoping someone in here knows how the solenoid valve operates on my 83 240D (Automatic).
I haven't found a thread dealing with what I'm finding.
I have an 83 240D which has vacuum...

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