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Diesel Discussion
11-21-2014, 12:46 PM
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Mongolian Block Heaters
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I've done the hair dryer in the intake trick...
I've done the hair dryer in the intake trick myself, it definetly works
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Diesel Discussion
07-03-2014, 09:27 AM
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Car rolls in park
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What the hell is the point of having one plastic...
What the hell is the point of having one plastic piece amongst all that metal?
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Diesel Discussion
07-02-2014, 03:27 PM
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Car rolls in park
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I guess i have some bushings to replace then!
I guess i have some bushings to replace then!
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Diesel Discussion
07-02-2014, 03:14 PM
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Car rolls in park
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.....and the problem has magically fixed itself. ...
.....and the problem has magically fixed itself. I think it was a combination of the super hot humid weather affecting something. Either that or my car is a Decepticon, since is no the first time...
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Diesel Discussion
07-01-2014, 09:51 PM
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Car rolls in park
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Thanks so much for that suggestion mach 4, I will...
Thanks so much for that suggestion mach 4, I will try that out on Thursday. I have had no issues with the car shifting into park. It did roll a bit before reaching it's stopping point though if the...
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Diesel Discussion
07-01-2014, 07:42 PM
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Car rolls in park
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There was no bang or other indication of anything...
There was no bang or other indication of anything failing which was why it was such a shock when the car started rolling. I'll try the parking brake adjustment but if that doesn't work then it will...
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Diesel Discussion
07-01-2014, 06:59 PM
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Car rolls in park
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A tranny job means the car will be parked for a...
A tranny job means the car will be parked for a while. The Parkin brake adjustment is done with a screwdriver with the wheel off after lining up the holes IIRC. I guess it's worth the five minutes...
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Diesel Discussion
07-01-2014, 06:38 PM
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Car rolls in park
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Car rolls in park
Got a bit of a shocker today when I put my car in park and it decided to exit the parking spot as I was exiting the car.
Some experimentation has confirmed that it is useless. It will roll...
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Diesel Discussion
06-23-2014, 04:12 PM
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Injector hard line appears to be leaking
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aieeegrunt
The return lines were the first thing I checked...
The return lines were the first thing I checked but they appear dry. I replaced them all some time last year. It is the injector closest to the front of the car.
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Diesel Discussion
06-23-2014, 03:21 PM
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Injector hard line appears to be leaking
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Injector hard line appears to be leaking
Lately I have noticed that one of the injectors in my 1978 NA 300D has been a little wet. I believe that the leak is origination from where the steel injector line turns doe and then fits into...
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Diesel Discussion
04-24-2014, 03:50 PM
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Diesel Valve Adjustment Wrenches
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Now that I managed to get a new starter in my car...
Now that I managed to get a new starter in my car I feel confident enough to do a valve adjustment. What exactly is the "shortcut method"
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Diesel Discussion
04-21-2014, 08:52 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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aieeegrunt
Turbo starter, Sweet! Ya it started like a brand...
Turbo starter, Sweet! Ya it started like a brand new gasser. Just turn key and brummmm!
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Diesel Discussion
04-21-2014, 04:21 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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aieeegrunt
Mission Accomplished! Summarizing I put the...
Mission Accomplished!
Summarizing I put the front of the car up on ramps, removed the air cleaner, removed the exhaust, disconnected the battery, and did everything else from beneath the car.
I...
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Diesel Discussion
04-18-2014, 09:13 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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That is a very comprehensive and well described...
That is a very comprehensive and well described methodology! Thank you for that. The issue I am going to run into is having to use ramps instead of jack stands. I don't know if you can get away...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2014, 08:21 PM
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Oil Pouring from Engine underneath
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I screwed up seating that o ring once. It was...
I screwed up seating that o ring once. It was like a Vesuvius of oil. Fortunately I had the hood up and was watching the filter canister just in case
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2014, 07:31 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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aieeegrunt
My preliminary recon suggests that the only way I...
My preliminary recon suggests that the only way I can make this work is from below after taking the exhaust off. The starter is pretty much directly above it. Still not sure how I am going to...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2014, 03:56 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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aieeegrunt
Tonight I am going to take the air cleaner off,...
Tonight I am going to take the air cleaner off, asses how I am going to do it and let those Bolts Of Doom soak overnight with some of the stuff we use to loosen bolts at work.
I have a feeling...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2014, 12:23 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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aieeegrunt
Huh, quite the controversy! I use ramps to...
Huh, quite the controversy!
I use ramps to lift the car, I don't have jack stands and wouldn't trust them on gravel anyways.
I don't think you can turn the wheels on the car once it is sitting...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2014, 03:53 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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aieeegrunt
Thanks for the heads up
Thanks for the heads up
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2014, 12:17 PM
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What are the negative effects of forgetting to turn your idle down?
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aieeegrunt
I didn't think there would be any downside but...
I didn't think there would be any downside but these cars are quirky
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2014, 09:23 AM
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What are the negative effects of forgetting to turn your idle down?
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830
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aieeegrunt
What are the negative effects of forgetting to turn your idle down?
Drove around all day yesterday wondering why my car sounded different and eventually noticed that I had the little idle control knob turned all the way up. I usually turn it up to start the car and...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2014, 09:19 AM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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4,362
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aieeegrunt
So I am planning on replacing my starter this...
So I am planning on replacing my starter this weekend if the weather holds. I have a non turbo car. Trying to decide whether to do the job from above or below.
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Diesel Discussion
04-03-2014, 03:28 PM
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Climate Control Fix
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2,010
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aieeegrunt
This sound awesome and if somebody comes up with...
This sound awesome and if somebody comes up with a good method to do it I would be all over it
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Diesel Discussion
04-03-2014, 03:24 PM
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65
Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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4,362
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aieeegrunt
Are you saying not to pull and rebuild my...
Are you saying not to pull and rebuild my existing starter but instead to get a lifetime warranty one?
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Diesel Discussion
04-02-2014, 06:23 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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4,362
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aieeegrunt
So the car has started numerous times now without...
So the car has started numerous times now without having to be spanked. Carquest will sell me a remanufactured unit for 149, or a new one with lifetime warranty for 300
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Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks
04-02-2014, 06:20 PM
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26
Floor rust repair W123 sedan
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5,584
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aieeegrunt
LePage Epoxy Steel
LePage Epoxy Steel
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Diesel Discussion
04-01-2014, 09:23 AM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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4,362
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aieeegrunt
Hmmmmm food for thought here. I will try the...
Hmmmmm food for thought here. I will try the "just hold the key" trick if it happens again
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Diesel Discussion
03-31-2014, 10:50 PM
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65
Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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4,362
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aieeegrunt
I kind of figured that was the deal. I'll start...
I kind of figured that was the deal. I'll start looking for a replacement. This does not seem like it would be a smart job to do with the car on ramps in a gravel driveway. From what I have read...
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Diesel Discussion
03-31-2014, 09:56 PM
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65
Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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4,362
Posted By
aieeegrunt
Thanks for the suggestions. By cable do you mean...
Thanks for the suggestions. By cable do you mean that ground wire thing?
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Diesel Discussion
03-31-2014, 08:30 PM
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Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
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4,362
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aieeegrunt
Stranded in parking lot, had to do the hammer trick
Got some groceries, hop in the car, turn the key, click and fail.
Tapped starter with a wrench, car fired up. Has started several times without being smacked since.
So I guess it is time for a...
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