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Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-09-2015, 11:37 PM

Replies: 35

No start,grinding noise near IP

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Posted By TopKnot

maybe it's just me but I don't understand how if...

maybe it's just me but I don't understand how if something can be heard "grinding" repeating attempts to get the moving engine parts making more "grinding" noise is a very good strategy?

i'd be...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-09-2015, 05:49 PM

Replies: 35

No start,grinding noise near IP

Views: 1,973

Posted By TopKnot

The problematic vacuum pump interfaces with the...

The problematic vacuum pump interfaces with the Timing Device which drives the Injection Pump. Pretty easy to pull the vacuum pump and eliminate that as a contributor to what might be going on.

To...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-08-2015, 12:01 AM

Replies: 34

plug block heater into another car?

Views: 2,518

Posted By TopKnot

Poor Boy Webasto!

I avoid roaming in places where an auxiliary coolant heater would be needed very often, but I always thought something like a ZODI LPG tankless water heater could be adapted for a fraction of the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-07-2015, 01:13 AM

Replies: 16

SLS high pressure line plastic things

Views: 1,242

Posted By TopKnot

Yeah this came off an 85 Euro TD, the engine ran...

Yeah this came off an 85 Euro TD, the engine ran sort off it had a spun crank bearing and the SLS was still pumping as I drove it around the yard, so it was running under pressure. Yes it's the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-06-2015, 07:55 PM

Replies: 16

SLS high pressure line plastic things

Views: 1,242

Posted By TopKnot

To the OP I've sent a PM about a hose assembly I...

To the OP I've sent a PM about a hose assembly I have.

To anyone else interested I have a second hose assembly, came from a TD with a working SLS, the hose is marked "ARGUS" which I believe is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-06-2015, 04:22 PM

Replies: 4

w124 replacing rear axle shafts...is there a step by step?

Views: 1,141

Posted By TopKnot

Couple things, it's easier on the...

Couple things,

it's easier on the driver's side if the exhaust is lowered or removed, have a couple new hanger donuts on hand when you rehang it

if you don't have an impact remember to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-06-2015, 03:50 PM

Replies: 6

Help checking out engine, Rhode Island

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Posted By TopKnot

603 into a 123 chassis? I'm sure someone has done...

603 into a 123 chassis? I'm sure someone has done something like that but I'll bet it took some serious doing. The space will be tight and I'd be surprised if it could be done without fabricating...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

11-06-2015, 12:42 AM

Replies: 22

How to keep lumber from warping?

Views: 998

Posted By TopKnot

Don't know if it would clash with the present...

Don't know if it would clash with the present decor, but it sounds like once you get a drill/driver and a couple pounds of assorted drywall screws, and some Gorilla Glue you could start knocking out...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-05-2015, 09:35 PM

Replies: 2

Question about OM603 cam bearing cap bolts

Views: 1,845

Posted By TopKnot

bearing caps 25 Nm Cam gear depends on the...

bearing caps 25 Nm

Cam gear depends on the bolt design, standard hex bolt M10 = 65 Nm, bihex bolt M11 = 25Nm + 90 angle of rotation

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

11-05-2015, 07:24 PM

Replies: 22

How to keep lumber from warping?

Views: 998

Posted By TopKnot

Seems like a pretty ambitious undertaking for a...

Seems like a pretty ambitious undertaking for a budding furniture maker.

Unless there is not going to too much concern about the fit, finish and appearance of the furniture, no?

There are many,...

Forum: Tech Help

11-05-2015, 06:44 PM

Replies: 10

Cleaning valve covers

Views: 1,162

Posted By TopKnot

Simple Green or LA's Awsome(Dollar store) are...

Simple Green or LA's Awsome(Dollar store) are very good degreasers.

If your valve cover is aluminum and has any corrosion or oxidation a very good product if you can source it, is Flitz Industrial...

Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning

11-04-2015, 06:41 PM

Replies: 7

1986 w124 300d cylinder head cast number

Views: 2,690

Posted By TopKnot

It with be marked in the aluminum casting as...

It with be marked in the aluminum casting as raised lettering reading -
R 603 016 14 01 with a tiny Mercedes star right after that string of numerals.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-03-2015, 07:32 PM

Replies: 13

1991 sdl flex plate

Views: 1,151

Posted By TopKnot

Ok! that would be the second version installation...

Ok! that would be the second version installation and would use the #102 032 00 71 or later revised parts, bolts that are M10X1 - 22mm long when new.

I have an original part #104 030 00 12...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-03-2015, 05:41 PM

Replies: 13

1991 sdl flex plate

Views: 1,151

Posted By TopKnot

That part number calls up what is called the...

That part number calls up what is called the "follower" by the EPC, a flat sheet metal sort of triangular shaped part that is used in conjunction with the heavier forged flywheel MB # 603 030 07 05...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-03-2015, 03:37 PM

Replies: 13

1991 sdl flex plate

Views: 1,151

Posted By TopKnot

According to the EPC the 91 350 SDL originally...

According to the EPC the 91 350 SDL originally would have had driven plate #A 104 030 00 12 installed using # 102 032 00 71 TTY bolts.

The other version would have used driven plate #603 030 01...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

11-02-2015, 10:37 PM

Replies: 20

China unveils a real marketable passenger jet.

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Posted By TopKnot

Harbor Freight Airlines!

Harbor Freight Airlines!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-02-2015, 10:30 PM

Replies: 13

1991 sdl flex plate

Views: 1,151

Posted By TopKnot

You probably need to refer to the EPC and use...

You probably need to refer to the EPC and use your VIN number, there where at least two versions of the driven plate for the 603.97X engines.

The 602/3 FSM has the differences spelled out in...

Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning

11-02-2015, 04:39 PM

Replies: 7

1986 w124 300d cylinder head cast number

Views: 2,690

Posted By TopKnot

Pretty sure an extra digit sneaked into those...

Pretty sure an extra digit sneaked into those part numbers!

In clarification for the original questioner and anybody who later reads this thread, MB part numbers almost always contain 10 digits...

Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning

11-01-2015, 08:51 PM

Replies: 7

1986 w124 300d cylinder head cast number

Views: 2,690

Posted By TopKnot

On the driver's side between injectors 2 and 3...

On the driver's side between injectors 2 and 3 (#1 being the front of the engine) on the side of the cylinder head # 603 016 XX 01

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-01-2015, 12:37 PM

Replies: 6

Got a question about a OM603 head

Views: 713

Posted By TopKnot

The original part number is # 603 187 00 80 and...

The original part number is # 603 187 00 80 and the upgrade part is #603 187 06 80 if that helps any. Should be available for a couple dollars, even from the stealership.

Don't break or lose...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-01-2015, 01:18 AM

Replies: 12

W124 rear shock mount rust

Views: 2,493

Posted By TopKnot

Is that picture upside own?

Is that picture upside own?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-01-2015, 01:45 AM

Replies: 10

Transmission mount 19mm top nut on 4Speed 240D will not come out

Views: 666

Posted By TopKnot

Before I started surgery I would remove the...

Before I started surgery I would remove the tranny cross member after removing the two bolts that attach the mount to the cross member.

Then I would get a 6 point wrench on the nut, there is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-01-2015, 01:19 AM

Replies: 50

Timing chain, good advice or bad?

Views: 2,791

Posted By TopKnot

Unless someone knows the full and complete...

Unless someone knows the full and complete maintenance history of the engine in question it seems to me that after 200K they've got their money's worth out of the original chain. If you replace the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-01-2015, 01:10 AM

Replies: 6

Got a question about a OM603 head

Views: 713

Posted By TopKnot

original where Allen head machine screws M8 X...

original where Allen head machine screws M8 X 30mm, later heads #17 and above used same configuration M8 X 50 mm length

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-31-2015, 08:54 AM

Replies: 9

changing SDL oil pan, on a lift,

Views: 1,511

Posted By TopKnot

If you mean lift from below with the car up on...

If you mean lift from below with the car up on the lift using the HF tall jack stands you might run into a problem with the jack up under the crank when it comes to getting the old pan out and the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-30-2015, 10:43 PM

Replies: 9

changing SDL oil pan, on a lift,

Views: 1,511

Posted By TopKnot

" my wife gifted me with a car lift" She...

" my wife gifted me with a car lift"

She got a sister!!!!????? ha ha ha

The most important issue with changing the pan is getting the engine high enough off the cross piece that runs...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

10-30-2015, 05:55 PM

Replies: 25

Converted 40 gallon Gas Water Heater to 110 Volt Electric

Views: 2,137

Posted By TopKnot

Seems like changing the original water heater...

Seems like changing the original water heater over from natural gas to propane might have been another possible solution. Swap the burner orifice and plumb it to a 100 pound tank you own and refill...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-29-2015, 06:37 PM

Replies: 37

Rounded off Oil Pan Drain Plug

Views: 2,402

Posted By TopKnot

Irwin Bolt Outs or some similar designed damaged...

Irwin Bolt Outs or some similar designed damaged nut/bolt remover tools?

Bolt Extractors - Screw & Bolt Extractors - Tools - IRWIN TOOLS...

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

10-29-2015, 12:45 AM

Replies: 7

Have some Scopes

Views: 484

Posted By TopKnot

Google the name John Dobson. He died almost 2...

Google the name John Dobson. He died almost 2 years ago now, a great human, a great thinker/ponderer. My family and I have been blessed to know him and share our home and lives with him a handful of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-29-2015, 12:01 AM

Replies: 8

No Comment

Views: 560

Posted By TopKnot

it almost looked as if it blew individual rings...

it almost looked as if it blew individual rings for a fraction of a second as each cylinder fired at near idle,

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