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Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-27-2010, 02:48 AM

Replies: 9

Christmas Foam

Views: 1,860

Posted By PiP

Blast from the past!

Blast from the past!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-31-2003, 03:13 AM

Replies: 9

Christmas Foam

Views: 1,860

Posted By PiP

Ah, just finished! Thanks guys. :D #1 I...

Ah, just finished!

Thanks guys. :D

#1 I didn't have wheaties, but I did eat a peanut butter sandwich.
#2 wasnt too bad except I had a semi-hard time getting the seatbelt wire plug undone.
#3...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-27-2003, 06:18 PM

Replies: 9

Christmas Foam

Views: 1,860

Posted By PiP

Nice to hear from you Greg. I dont have many...

Nice to hear from you Greg.

I dont have many posts because I dont know anything ;)

I have Tex interior though, so maybe I can be VinylmanP :D

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-27-2003, 04:53 PM

Replies: 9

Christmas Foam

Views: 1,860

Posted By PiP

Thanks for the write up! Step #3 is my main...

Thanks for the write up!

Step #3 is my main problem.
I dont know how to do that! :o

And yes, I use the term "foam" in the loosest sense of the word ;)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-27-2003, 03:24 AM

Replies: 7

windshield replacement

Views: 1,620

Posted By PiP

I just got done recently fighting with an auto...

I just got done recently fighting with an auto glass company to get my stuff done right.

Short version of the story is make sure they can deal with older cars (mine has the aluminum windshield...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-27-2003, 03:18 AM

Replies: 9

Christmas Foam

Views: 1,860

Posted By PiP

Christmas Foam

I got new seat pads for the front seats (the back pad).

Now, how the heck do I get them on?
More specficially for you smartalec folk (leathermang ;) ), can I just remove the back of the seat or...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2003, 03:22 PM

Replies: 5

Glow Plug Relay (77 300D)

Views: 1,230

Posted By PiP

Yeah, it is 77 outside right now, and it still...

Yeah, it is 77 outside right now, and it still won't start. :p

I am buying a new relay from Philip, I sure hope this is the only problem for a while.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2003, 03:58 AM

Replies: 5

Glow Plug Relay (77 300D)

Views: 1,230

Posted By PiP

Thank you so much for the help Peter :D I...

Thank you so much for the help Peter :D

I will test it tomorrow afternoon and post my results.

But of the top of my head the relay isnt clicking on, but the glow lamp does come on.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-14-2003, 08:04 PM

Replies: 5

Glow Plug Relay (77 300D)

Views: 1,230

Posted By PiP

Anyone know the answer? :confused:

Anyone know the answer?

:confused:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-14-2003, 02:34 PM

Replies: 5

Glow Plug Relay (77 300D)

Views: 1,230

Posted By PiP

Glow Plug Relay (77 300D)

Hey gang, it has been a while since I have posted here.

We had major issues with the windshield install (took two months to get it fixed right).

But, not that we can drive the car again, it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-07-2003, 05:09 PM

Replies: 15

Is my AC compressor good or bad?

Views: 3,969

Posted By PiP

Yes, that is too high by Texas standards. ...

Yes, that is too high by Texas standards.

Most local shops will do an AC check for $20.

They fill it with R12 and check for leaks.

At least then you will know if you have any leaks, and at...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-05-2003, 03:44 PM

Replies: 5

Glowplugs

Views: 812

Posted By PiP

It was a drippy injector. Think I got it fixed....

It was a drippy injector.
Think I got it fixed.
Thanks for the help though.

Now on to the ACC system...:rolleyes:

<cross fingers>

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-04-2003, 05:23 PM

Replies: 5

Glowplugs

Views: 812

Posted By PiP

Mine are in series, so swaping will do me no...

Mine are in series, so swaping will do me no good. I guess I should make a jumper. Correct?

I would rather just replace the glow plugs.

Sigh as usual.... ;)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-04-2003, 04:56 PM

Replies: 5

Glowplugs

Views: 812

Posted By PiP

Glowplugs

I just replaced Glowplug #1 and #5.

Now #1 has gone out again.

Is this just bad luck or is there something else wrong?

77 300D

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-03-2003, 11:46 AM

Replies: 5

why I have not posted lately

Views: 825

Posted By PiP

You know you just cursed yourself right ;)

You know you just cursed yourself right ;)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2003, 03:07 PM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

It is A-L-I-V-E. :D It was two of the glow...

It is A-L-I-V-E. :D

It was two of the glow plugs.
Thanks for the help guys, glad it was something simple (stupid).

PiP

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-01-2003, 02:17 AM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

I just got back today and am going to put my new...

I just got back today and am going to put my new glow plug in tomorrow, I hope this darn things starts!

(PS, I was just through your town today Palangi)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-23-2003, 07:24 PM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

PEH, I am fixing to order two now. Oh well,...

PEH, I am fixing to order two now.

Oh well, looks like I have to take one of the new cars.
I really wanted to take the 300D since we are going to the town it lived in for 21 years.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-23-2003, 05:49 PM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

Oh well, I am going to order one from Fastlane...

Oh well, I am going to order one from Fastlane now.

Any other advice here?

PiP

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-23-2003, 05:23 PM

Replies: 18

Fired my mechanic today

Views: 2,366

Posted By PiP

I read somewhere that the average person has a...

I read somewhere that the average person has a circle of influence of about 300 people.

If they have a good experience they will tell 15, if they have a bad one, they will tell 150.

Anyway, I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-23-2003, 04:31 PM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

Well, good news and bad news (for me). Good...

Well, good news and bad news (for me).

Good news is that I dont have a fuel problem.

Bad news, I have no voltage across any of my glow plugs...
In fact, I can touch the coils with my bare...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-23-2003, 01:19 AM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

Thanks for the help guys. I will update this...

Thanks for the help guys.

I will update this in the afternoon after I have put the new primer pump.

Is the suction line the braided hose too?

Or can I get this from Autozone?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-22-2003, 11:09 PM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

P.E.H. Yes, I do have the dash light. It...

P.E.H.

Yes, I do have the dash light.
It comes on while the buzzer comes on, and goes off about a second after it turns off (about 4-6 seconds for the buzzer).

My new hand primer pump comes...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-22-2003, 05:20 PM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

Well, the car was running fine about a year ago. ...

Well, the car was running fine about a year ago.

Old style Glow plugs.

Nothing has changed.

How do I check the glow plugs?

Thanks!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-22-2003, 04:01 PM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

Battery is fine. What do you all think is my...

Battery is fine.

What do you all think is my major malfunction?
;)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2003, 02:24 PM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

It's a 77 300D. And yes, the engine has been...

It's a 77 300D.

And yes, the engine has been running with this pump.

Oh well, I Just ordered a new one anyway.

But I cracked the lines and had to crank for about 3-4 seconds before I got...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2003, 03:14 AM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

Am I correct in the assumption that a little leak...

Am I correct in the assumption that a little leak in the RETURN braided line shouldn't interfere with the car starting?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-20-2003, 02:27 AM

Replies: 23

Update. And more problems naturally.

Views: 2,244

Posted By PiP

Update. And more problems naturally.

Finally got the engine free (it was stuck).

There was a piece of metal that kind of burred in the snout of the transmission.
It was small, but large enough to cause the engine to be stuck.
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-22-2003, 02:07 AM

Replies: 29

Can turn the crank?

Views: 2,625

Posted By PiP

UPDATE

Well, not really much to say. SOSBND.

It is still stuck.

Did the ATF trick for a few weeks now.

So, guess it is off to a shop...sigh, I really wasn't budgeting this in.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-05-2003, 02:13 AM

Replies: 29

Can turn the crank?

Views: 2,625

Posted By PiP

Hmmm, ATF soaked for a day and still, not even a...

Hmmm, ATF soaked for a day and still, not even a budge.

I will give it a few days.

I dont know what I shall do next though?

PiP :(

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