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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2006, 12:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By CHAPP
Now to find one with a bad engine. I like the...

Now to find one with a bad engine. I like the truck idea the best...most of those engine must have bit the dust by now. I drove a VW rabbit taxi and we had 5 of them. Changed the oil often and got...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2006, 11:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By CHAPP
Thanks. I will go to ebay and see if any Dasher's...

Thanks. I will go to ebay and see if any Dasher's are out there.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By CHAPP
Almost new VW diesel engine

I just got a 80's Diesel engine with a 5 speed out of a VW dasher. The car was rear ended and the engine has been a storage bin for 12 years. I spoke with the shop that overhauled the engine and I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2005, 12:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By CHAPP
Well I didn't find anything bent or broke or out...

Well I didn't find anything bent or broke or out of place. I had to replace the left front wheel assembly, spring shock and all. The car was aligined and no front end damage was noted by the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2005, 06:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By CHAPP
Thanks. The mounts are OK and everything else...

Thanks. The mounts are OK and everything else looks and works normal.
I am thinking the shifter must have been bent in the wreck.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 898
Posted By CHAPP
Trans shift linkage problem

I have a 83 300sd (275K) with trans linkage problems. I did a search and found nothing. The car was wrecked and (N) is reverse now. I need to adjust the shift linkage. Anybody got any suggestions?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2005, 03:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 832
Posted By CHAPP
My best advice is to check the search feature...

My best advice is to check the search feature here before taking anything apart. If your engine only has 30K on it, you should contact the person who did the overhaul to see what was done and what...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2005, 05:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,069
Posted By CHAPP
I would not use starting fluid on my car. You...

I would not use starting fluid on my car. You should do a search for testing your glow plugs and fix the problem right away. You named a few different issues...A/C can be quite a pain to figure out....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2005, 03:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,030
Posted By CHAPP
My 83' SD did the same thing until I got a friend...

My 83' SD did the same thing until I got a friend to solder anything that looked bad in the cruise computer. It has worked for over a year now.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2005, 02:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,231
Posted By CHAPP
OK...this has not been covered. When I turn off...

OK...this has not been covered. When I turn off my 300D and try to start it up with-in 5 minutes it won't start... or if it does, it runs at half speed or less, just like yours did.If I pump the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-06-2004, 01:20 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,700
Posted By CHAPP
1983 300 SD 311,000 miles and everything works.

1983 300 SD 311,000 miles and everything works.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2004, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 881
Posted By CHAPP
A musty smell inside means you have a water...

A musty smell inside means you have a water problem. The trunk can be a leaker also. Check the A/C and heat controls. Service records tell a lot about a MB. I would have a mechanic do a compression...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2004, 05:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,313
Posted By CHAPP
Well...I put a K & N on my 84 300SD and after 30K...

Well...I put a K & N on my 84 300SD and after 30K it started smoking like crazy. Head & valves were fine but compression was shot in a couple of the cylinders. I don't know if I can blame the filter,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2004, 01:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,172
Posted By CHAPP
I had a crank pulley problem with my 84 300SD. I...

I had a crank pulley problem with my 84 300SD. I replaced the pulley twice and the second time put 4 dowels pins to keep the pulley on. After that I no more problems for 50K until I hit a deer at 65....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2004, 02:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By CHAPP
Keep both...please. I have 2 of each and almost...

Keep both...please. I have 2 of each and almost another 123. The 126 is for trips and the 123 is for short hauls around town and for use in the snow. If I could have only one...it would have to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2004, 02:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 946
Posted By CHAPP
I would say your tubo is toast...or close. You...

I would say your tubo is toast...or close. You should be smoking like crazy if the turbo is not working.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2004, 04:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,631
Posted By CHAPP
A compressor going bad can cause a clutch to go...

A compressor going bad can cause a clutch to go first. I replaced the clutch (on the car) and 2 weeks later had to replace the compressor.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2004, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By CHAPP
I have to replace the complete sway bar....I...

I have to replace the complete sway bar....I tried a search and got only posts about the upper control arms.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2004, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,395
Posted By CHAPP
Front sway bar replacement

I am working on a 83 300D and the front sway bar end has rusted off. The junkers want $125 and MBZ new wants $300.
Do I have to remove the brake booster and the battery box to replace the sway bar?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-15-2003, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By CHAPP
Any other ideas on this? I don't want to take it...

Any other ideas on this? I don't want to take it apart unless I have to.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2003, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By CHAPP
I have a new valve covern gasket on it and had no...

I have a new valve covern gasket on it and had no oil leaks. I also have no diesel leaks. But...maybe the head gasket could be it? I will do another compression test...I am thinking it could be a oil...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2003, 01:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By CHAPP
I did all the hook-up's and basically what the...

I did all the hook-up's and basically what the mechanic told me what to do. We ran the test on each cyd. and valve for about 1-2 minutes. I would tell him what I had, and he keep telling me these...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2003, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By CHAPP
The valve seals looked fine... but I replaced...

The valve seals looked fine... but I replaced them, after removing the springs etc. I got back 95-100% on the leakdown test, using 120psi. I did a cold compression test and the readings were all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-13-2003, 08:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,220
Posted By CHAPP
Oil in pre-combustion chamber

I have oil leaking into #5 pre-combustion chamber on my '84 300SD. I have checked the valve seals and guides that were replaced 20K ago. I also did a compression test and leak down test with good...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2003, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By CHAPP
I agree that a water seperator would work good...

I agree that a water seperator would work good for you. -29C is -20F.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2003, 01:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,291
Posted By CHAPP
I think your fuel is jelling (getting thick) you...

I think your fuel is jelling (getting thick) you may need to put some anti-jelling additive or even 10-25% kerosene to thin out your diesel fuel. I would change my fuel filters first, because ice and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2003, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By CHAPP
I hope seals and guides are not my...

I hope seals and guides are not my problem...since I paid to have both put in at head overhaul 30K ago. Everything was replaced but the intake valves. I bought the seals and the guides...I hope the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2003, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By CHAPP
When I do the leakdown test that will let me know...

When I do the leakdown test that will let me know about the valves....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2003, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By CHAPP
When last checked I had good compression and...

When last checked I had good compression and return on the leak-down test (30K ago). I think the bottom end of the engine was overhauled by someone before I bought it (245K)?
It burns about a qt....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2003, 07:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 848
Posted By CHAPP
Help-Oil on my injector

My 84’ 300SD with 323K on it has started idling rough, and smoking bad. I changed the fuel filters, ran injector cleaner though it, checked the injectors and glow plugs everything was fine until I...
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