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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-10-2018, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By rrrs
'87 300td shifting problems

Hi, could someone help me diagnose a pretty strange unpredictable down-shifting problem.
This usually happens only sometimes, mostly when car is wormed-up.
When driving on highway in 4th the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2018, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,071
Posted By rrrs
OK, thanks, will try removing those studs;...

OK, thanks, will try removing those studs; hopefully some WD40 soaking ahead of time might help...
Last question; should I expect my internal sleeve also to be broken?
I did not order that and it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,071
Posted By rrrs
Thanks a lot, already ordered the part, but...

Thanks a lot, already ordered the part, but really worried now about getting it done!
I found this Youtube where he cuts the metal part and removes just the right section of the manifold: ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,071
Posted By rrrs
Hi, it is one before Turbo, between cylinders 2...

Hi, it is one before Turbo, between cylinders 2 and 3
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,071
Posted By rrrs
'87 300td accordion

Hi, my "accordion" gasket/connector (looks like stainless steel) between exhaust manifold and turbo as developed a crack and I am getting not much turbo pressure combined with exhaust leak in that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By rrrs
Hi, great, thanks, did not even think about OVP...

Hi, great, thanks, did not even think about OVP relay! Puled it out and yes, the fuse is burned. Changed the fuse and all is back, working perfectly!
Thanks a lot; I guess I was really lucky!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-07-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By rrrs
Reversed polarity

Hi, I did something really stupid and by mistake reversed polarity when installing new battery on 87 300td.....got a big spark for a moment when wrong terminals touched....


After that incident I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By rrrs
Thanks, seems this is now getting somewhere :). ...

Thanks, seems this is now getting somewhere :).
So, there is clearly air in the line between lift-pump and main fuel filter.
Next, I temporary removed the primary filter and connected clear PVC...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By rrrs
Thanks for suggestions, I do have a leak on top...

Thanks for suggestions, I do have a leak on top of injection pump, where line for first injector is exiting, but, I guess this could not be the reason for air entering the system?
My thinking is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2018, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By rrrs
So there are months passed and the wagon is...

So there are months passed and the wagon is basically sitting unused.... I am going to give it one last try and solve this problem. Did start it today and once it works it runs absolutely fine; but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By rrrs
Hi, thanks, this was a good suggestion! Went...

Hi, thanks, this was a good suggestion!
Went from small filter directly to lift pump and still I get air flowing trough return line, so heater circuit is probably fine.
As I add throttle (rpm go...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2018, 11:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By rrrs
OK, perfect, thanks! it is dark here now, so...

OK, perfect, thanks!
it is dark here now, so will have a good look tomorrow.
I do have a visible leak on top of the IP where lines for 1st and 2nd injector exit the pump; could this be the place...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By rrrs
OK, thanks, will try to look really carefully. ...

OK, thanks, will try to look really carefully.
This sort of happened overnight; was not connected to ay repairs or filter changes....
My model does not have a hand pump, so this is not the case.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By rrrs
OK, so just wanted to add something else I...

OK, so just wanted to add something else I noticed that could be the clew.
I left the bottle with diesel next to the car on the floor and after about 2 hours try starting it. It was same thing,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,400
Posted By rrrs
1987 300TD hard starting

Hi, I got a strange problem where the car after longer standing gets really hard to start; it is like there is no fuel, similar as if you just changed a fuel filter and system is not primed.
Once it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2016, 12:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By rrrs
Hi, would be interested in rear left window...

Hi, would be interested in rear left window lifting mechanism; I got a small plastic clip break.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By rrrs
OK, thanks, you are right, not sure what I was...

OK, thanks, you are right, not sure what I was looking at!
Will try replacing to see if that is the fix.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By rrrs
OK, did the test by disconnecting all other...

OK, did the test by disconnecting all other vacuum tubes from the vacuum pump and connecting just one tube directly to the shut-off valve.
Same result as when trying to shut off with the key; lever...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By rrrs
Perfect idea, thanks, will try!

Perfect idea, thanks, will try!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 626
Posted By rrrs
Shut-off

Hi, when turning the key off on my 87 300td the car would not turn off.
The manual shut-off lever does move down from 45 degree up (when car is running normally) to horizontal position when you turn...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2015, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By rrrs
I did another fluid change, this time I did drain...

I did another fluid change, this time I did drain the converter (did not do this first time), but left filter unchanged this time.
I got recommended at Napa to use Valvoline Max Life full synthetic...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By rrrs
I already disconnected kick-down switch and this...

I already disconnected kick-down switch and this did not help; is this test enough to prove that Kick-down is not one causing the issue?

I will go ahead and do another complete fluid/filter...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By rrrs
Thanks for suggestions, will go ahead and try to...

Thanks for suggestions, will go ahead and try to find threads on how to check for bowden cable and vacuum modulator.

I do keep checking fluid level, and, although I find it really a bit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By rrrs
Sorry for quick post! There are only 100K...

Sorry for quick post!

There are only 100K miles on the car; I bought it few years ago form the original owner and all (accept AC) worked great till recent transmission problems.

I did do all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 896
Posted By rrrs
300TD shifting problems

Hi, I got a really strange, temperature related shifting problem on my '87 300TD Wagon. It started few months back and the car would not shift into 4th gear, but only once it has wormed up; for the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-14-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 649
Posted By rrrs
300TD shifting problems

Hi, I got a really strange behavior going on with our '87 300TD gearbox.
It works perfectly fine, but then, recently it would stop sometimes shifting to 4th, then sometimes even to 3rd; just stays...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-23-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 826
Posted By rrrs
Neutral safety switch

Hi, on my '87 300TD got a problem that car would not start in Park, but it starts fine in Neutral; it is not always; usually first thing in the morning while it will be starting fine in Park after it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By rrrs
Yes, it was a broken wire in the door jamb;...

Yes, it was a broken wire in the door jamb; thanks to all for pointing me to this!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By rrrs
Thanks for sugestion; will start with testing...

Thanks for sugestion; will start with testing resistance on the wires between central switch and door switch.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 672
Posted By rrrs
Electric window

Hi, I got a really strange problem with rear right window on my 1987 300TD wagon. Yesterday the window stopped responding to central console switch completely and the switch on the rear door makes...
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