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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-31-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By tdhawk
I just redid my rear end and rebuilt the sls pump...

I just redid my rear end and rebuilt the sls pump and valve because my rear was sagging. When I got to the sls, it was clear that the lever was loose on the valve shaft and the lever was loose on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By tdhawk
Any experience with OZ “bundt” 14 inch wheels?

There is a clean set local to me on Craigslist for $200. The seller is calling them OEM made in Italy.

Thanks

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85 300TD
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By tdhawk
Regarding the sls: I rebuilt/resealed my pump...

Regarding the sls: I rebuilt/resealed my pump and valve. It was easy with kits and instructions. They were probably working fine, because what I found was both the lever on the sway bar and lever...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-10-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By tdhawk
Regarding the sls: I just rebuilt mine. It may...

Regarding the sls: I just rebuilt mine. It may not have been absolutely necessary, though, because once taken apart it was obvious that both the lever on the sway bar and the lever on the valve...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-09-2019, 02:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,129
Posted By tdhawk
When I have had vacuum leaks (vacuum pods under...

When I have had vacuum leaks (vacuum pods under the dash), my car shifts very hard. I successfully addressed my flairing shifting by adjusting the VCV valve. I found stuff on how to do that by...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2019, 01:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,329
Posted By tdhawk
Whiskeydan, I have a 300TD, and am also...

Whiskeydan,


I have a 300TD, and am also interested in your sls struts if you wish to sell them, I sent a PM last week.


85 300TD 396K daily driver
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2018, 02:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By tdhawk
Thanks for the suggestion and information, Bill ...

Thanks for the suggestion and information, Bill


I can't add coolant because it has not dropped in the expansion tank. It's up to the full mark. I only drove around a couple of 5-10 mile trips...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By tdhawk
After draining radiator and replacing water pump and hoses,

should the system take three gallons of new coolant? It will only take about 2 1/2 gallons. I'm not sure if a half gallon did not drain, or if I've got air in the system. The engine is running...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2018, 12:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,362
Posted By tdhawk
I was able to tighten up flaring shifts,...

I was able to tighten up flaring shifts, especially between 3-4 by adjusting the nut inside the VCV. The VCV bleeds off vacuum depending on throttle position. I did not remove the VCV because I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,615
Posted By tdhawk
I have also been through the mono valve drill. ...

I have also been through the mono valve drill. Two things:

1. Replace with Mercedes. The Mtc does not work, and the common symptom is no heat at engine speed much over idle.

2. Be very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,759
Posted By tdhawk
They usually restock fairly quickly. That...

They usually restock fairly quickly. That happened when I was ready to order. Send an e-mail to the "contact us," and you should get a prompt reply about when they expect to have more.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,318
Posted By tdhawk
Never mind. I didn't see there was a page...

Never mind.

I didn't see there was a page 2 and you had it resolved.

Sometimes I think I had too much fun along the Russian River in the Redwoods in the early '70s, but my mother swears I was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,318
Posted By tdhawk
When I deleted the egr and arv, on my 85...

When I deleted the egr and arv, on my 85 California 300TD I traced the vacuum lines back to where they come off the main vacuum line from the pump to the brake booster. I disconnected them there,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,900
Posted By tdhawk
Be VERY carefull of the plug and pins on the...

Be VERY carefull of the plug and pins on the solenoid if you decide to unplug it. I had trouble finding a used unit that did not have pins broken off in the plug, and finally had a fellow with a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2017, 10:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,316
Posted By tdhawk
I have used the Yakima 1A towers on a 300TD. ...

I have used the Yakima 1A towers on a 300TD. Worked great, and the cross bar was above the factory racks that were not designed to have much weight put on top of them

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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2017, 10:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,971
Posted By tdhawk
Reading your boost with a gauge from the banjo...

Reading your boost with a gauge from the banjo bolt and what the over boost circuit and alda do are different issues than not having any boost at all. When I had over boost cut off problem, I hooked...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-03-2017, 01:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,623
Posted By tdhawk
Your symptoms sound exactly like when my waste...

Your symptoms sound exactly like when my waste gate was frozen closed and the over boost protection cut in. I would lose power, and if I let off the accelerator pedal, it would return. Once I put a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By tdhawk
I had an erratic vacuum leak that went away or...

I had an erratic vacuum leak that went away or not depending on what vent setting I used on my climate control. Some bad vacuum pods. The defrost vent pod is fine, so I thought the problem went...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,085
Posted By tdhawk
I've read that often the u-tube seals are the...

I've read that often the u-tube seals are the culprit, but my 85TD had the trap oxidizer so I do not have the u-tube and its seals. I cleaned and tightened the clamps on the air intake hose, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-01-2017, 01:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,085
Posted By tdhawk
Update

Got into it today. I first replaced the hose from below the ARV to the wastegate actuator. The squeal/whine was still present starting at 6 lbs boost.

The rubber diaphragm is in fine shape,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2017, 12:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,085
Posted By tdhawk
Yeah, I forgot to mention it's a Garret. I...

Yeah, I forgot to mention it's a Garret. I inspected the hose and it's clear and I did not see any cracking, but I think I will put a piece of new fuel hose on there to see if it clears up the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,085
Posted By tdhawk
Is there any way to repair a torn wastegate actuator diaphragm?

Hello,

On a recent trip, near the end of the first day of driving, the turbo on my '85 300TD started squealing/whistling at about 2,500 rpm, at about 6 pounds boost, and suffering power loss under...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By tdhawk
Thanks, I'll look for that fuel in...

Thanks,

I'll look for that fuel in California, but I'll start angling towards 101 north of Sacramento. When I bought my car almost 4 years ago, a keycard fuel center had biodiesel, but it's out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By tdhawk
On mine the pins in the connector were so...

On mine the pins in the connector were so corroded they snapped. I went to get a spare solenoid switch from someone tearing an engine out of a w123 to put in a Toyota truck. When he went to unplug...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2017, 12:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By tdhawk
Rollguy, That is a great price! It either was a...

Rollguy, That is a great price! It either was a lot more, or it was out of stock when I needed one pronto because of no heat about 10 or months ago. Was driving a couple hundred miles a day with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2017, 12:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By tdhawk
Thanks Diseasel300. I'll try it running - - -...

Thanks Diseasel300. I'll try it running - - - with a handful of rags. I haven't driven it more than 10 miles at a time since the purge. Today I looked more closely at the tach. I idle at just...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2017, 11:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,564
Posted By tdhawk
I am pretty sure your problem is the the valve,...

I am pretty sure your problem is the the valve, if you also replaced that. When I was getting at the exhaust manifold bolts to remove my trap oxidizer, I broke the plug and pins on the top of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By tdhawk
Incomplete priming causing nailing?

Hi all,

I have a 1985 300TD. Last weekend I adjusted the valves and ran a can of diesel purge and changed fuel filters. I have done this a number of times before. However, I don't think I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2017, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 876
Posted By tdhawk
Re the monovalve - I had the same problem with...

Re the monovalve - I had the same problem with the MTC valve. No heat over about 10 mph. I think that because the diaphragm did not fold up neat like the original, the increased water flow at more...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
Posted By tdhawk
Thanks t walgamuth. I think you answered my...

Thanks t walgamuth. I think you answered my question, but just to be sure - will sedan calipers bolt onto a wagon. I think that's probably what was done to mine, and why the kit was too big.
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