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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-12-2008, 10:01 PM

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hmmm Cadillac Seville Diesel

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Posted By vstech

really? that low HP huh... the 'seat of the...

really? that low HP huh... the 'seat of the pants" power to weight, not power to Liter is what any driver cares about... the two wagons I drove were tanks but they sure did haul. they handled all the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-12-2008, 08:18 PM

Replies: 97

hmmm Cadillac Seville Diesel

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Posted By vstech

I know the newer models had WAAAAY more power...

I know the newer models had WAAAAY more power than the turbo benz of similar years. and fantastic mileage.
popping noise is kind of hard to diagnose in text... perhaps you can record an audio clip...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-21-2008, 01:56 PM

Replies: 97

hmmm Cadillac Seville Diesel

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Posted By vstech

um, maybe you are thinking about the #14 aluminum...

um, maybe you are thinking about the #14 aluminum head on the 603 Mercedes engine?

or perhaps the VW diesel with the aluminum head...

even the 6.5 detroit engine was all iron. none of the GM...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-21-2008, 01:27 PM

Replies: 97

hmmm Cadillac Seville Diesel

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Posted By vstech

Oh yes, I completely forgot about the oil pump...

Oh yes, I completely forgot about the oil pump part of your equation. how does the owner know it needs an oil pump?
ebay has plenty of the vacuum pumps for sale cheap!
run from the car, if it is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-20-2008, 11:23 AM

Replies: 97

hmmm Cadillac Seville Diesel

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Posted By vstech

the 305 is a chevrolet motor the 5.7L diesel is...

the 305 is a chevrolet motor
the 5.7L diesel is a Detroit Diesel made to dimensionally fit into an olds frame vehicle.
the ONLY thing that is similar to a gasser is the bolt pattern and motor...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-20-2008, 09:08 AM

Replies: 97

hmmm Cadillac Seville Diesel

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Posted By vstech

ok, my .02... we bought the 79 when in came...

ok, my .02...
we bought the 79 when in came out, and after replacing 4 sets of head bolts, along with different matching head gaskets (they had to match thickness to get the CR right... ), having...

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