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Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-04-2007, 02:39 AM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

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Posted By ajrn

Yeah-- looks like.. I cut the line from the...

Yeah-- looks like..

I cut the line from the tank to the filter, put in a small electric fuel pump (facet) and used that to prime it.. Still seemed to take FOREVER-- but it's relative, now.. :)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-03-2007, 07:19 PM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

Sorry, Cervan I got it running a few days...

Sorry, Cervan

I got it running a few days ago.. The party is already over, and SWMBO has already sent the dancin' girls home.. :wacky:

I'm sure they'll be another party soon, the doctor says I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-03-2007, 01:58 AM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

Well-- there's some history with the...

Well--

there's some history with the neighbors..

Last year, they called the city, because my VW Cabriolet had the rear axle out of it for two weeks.. (I guess the "city" only allows 24...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-03-2007, 12:53 AM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

Okay.. Before I order the replacement-- how...

Okay..

Before I order the replacement-- how do I tell the difference between new and old type?? :confused:

...and I never got an answer on the valve cover gasket-- each time replacement, or...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-01-2007, 09:36 AM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

THANKS! (bow)

:dancefool<-- me!!
It's running!!

I also found and capped the vac line this morning-- that was keeping the car from shutting off with the key.. Instead of the golf tee, I used a screw.. I know...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-01-2007, 04:10 AM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

Yellit.. Yeah-- I feel like I've got her on...

Yellit..

Yeah-- I feel like I've got her on the ropes, now.. :grim:

Before I came in, I took a cheap 17mm wrench, and ground it down some, so it fits on the injectors with a smidge more...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2007, 10:04 PM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

Okay-- I pulled the (brown/blue) vac line--...

Okay--

I pulled the (brown/blue) vac line-- cranking, cranking, cranking, and finally had fuel at all but the 1st injector.. It was getting to crank a little slow at that point.. :furious2:

I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2007, 06:21 PM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

I didn't get anything at the injector, making me...

I didn't get anything at the injector, making me think that I was having problems at the IP.. Going to try again later..

AJ

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2007, 11:13 AM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

Okay-- On my VW's-- I'd fill the fuel filter...

Okay--

On my VW's-- I'd fill the fuel filter (usually with ATF), then had to crank the engine, and crack open the injectors, to get them to prime.. Their IP's have an electric stop solenoid, and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2007, 03:12 AM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

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Posted By ajrn

I've seen n00bs told to add a sig file.. I...

I've seen n00bs told to add a sig file.. I thought I'd use Rudolph Diesel as my Avitar..

Thanks for any help you can provide..

AJ

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2007, 03:03 AM

Replies: 28

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Views: 2,475

Posted By ajrn

Why won't my 240D Start?? Vacuum problem?

Okay..
I rolled my '81 240D off the ramps, after changing the rear
diff fluid (boy-- I bet THAT stuff was there since the Reagan
Administration!)..

It stalled when it came off the ramps,...

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