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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,392
Posted By BigBen
No. I was measuring charging AMPS provided by...

No. I was measuring charging AMPS provided by the alternator to the battery through the positive clamp of the battery terminal (with a "clamp over" type of ammeter. It seemed as it varied between...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2008, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,392
Posted By BigBen
I changed the voltage regulator on the...

I changed the voltage regulator on the alternator: No difference.

When monitoring the Amps from the alternator to the battery, I noticed it varied a lot (but I have a digital multimeter, hard to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2007, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,317
Posted By BigBen
Wow, this is new to me! I did NOT changed these...

Wow, this is new to me! I did NOT changed these on my prior maintenance, I did not know about this pre-filter.

I have seen quite a few times on this forum that there were 20 o-rings in total. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,317
Posted By BigBen
When you say the fuel prefilter, do you refer to...

When you say the fuel prefilter, do you refer to the spin-on fuel filter element located in the upper-front part of the engine?

Just want to make sure I'm not missing another filter!

Thanks,
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,317
Posted By BigBen
Fuel tank is currently 7/8 Full. No air bubles...

Fuel tank is currently 7/8 Full. No air bubles anywhere, nor any fuel leaks.



Indeed, my problem first occured on a fuel tank quite empty (1/4 full).

I will let the current tank lower again...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,317
Posted By BigBen
I changed the o-rings and shut off valve in early...

I changed the o-rings and shut off valve in early June 2007.

Having said that, I realize not ALL o-rings were changed because I did not replace the fuel delivery valve o-rings.

I have done the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,317
Posted By BigBen
W210 EGR Sticking vs. K40

I am experiencing a somewhat strange situation with our w210 when starting it from cold.

Before I go with the symptoms, here is a summary of the vehicle conditions:

- 1998, 172 000km or so.
-...
Forum: Canada 12-18-2007, 02:38 PM
Replies: 141
Sticky: Canada
Views: 70,599
Posted By BigBen
MB Shops around Montreal

I never saw their names around, so I thought I'd drop them here:

Automobile Metz, in Laval, on the North shore:
450-622-4666

http://www3.sympatico.ca/autometz/


The other one, East suburb:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-03-2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,392
Posted By BigBen
I'm following this link as well: ...

I'm following this link as well:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=206839

I've got a few more things to look at.

Bye
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-03-2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,392
Posted By BigBen
W124 1992, battery drain problem

We've had some colder temperatures recently (-15°C) and a problem with my battery has developped. It seemed to drain excessively overnight, to the point the car would not start anymore.

So I have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-10-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,549
Posted By BigBen
Jason, Great info once again. I recall...

Jason,

Great info once again. I recall sending you an e-mail after using your first website to help me on my own mods on the 1992. See my signature file, I guess I'll read your new website later...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-03-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,532
Posted By BigBen
I have changed mine on a 1992 300d with some...

I have changed mine on a 1992 300d with some 350000mi and was very fortunate to find it super clean, although I much feared to find what you had.

Did you improve performance at all?

Bye
Forum: Alternative Fuels 09-18-2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,568
Posted By BigBen
I run my 1992 300D 2,5 Turbo on SVO since July...

I run my 1992 300D 2,5 Turbo on SVO since July this year. I have run a 1996 Jetta TD for 3 years and used nearly 2000 US gal of filtered and dewatered SVO with no problem.

Of course, I use a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,878
Posted By BigBen
mulears, I have the exact same car as yours...

mulears,

I have the exact same car as yours and I do experience the same symptoms.

I have done all preventive engine maintenance possible to do (filters, o-rings, return hoses) and I really...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-13-2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,243
Posted By BigBen
I used the ashtray space for SVO switches and...

I used the ashtray space for SVO switches and fuel level gage.

So the intake boost pressure gage got near the upper left corner of the shifter. Fits real nice there.

And the light... I tapped...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,164
Posted By BigBen
Bugsyson, I don't think we ever had trap...

Bugsyson,

I don't think we ever had trap oxydizers here in canada. Does your speedometer read km/h only?

I've seen your PM.

I have the EGR valve on order, it has to come from Germany, still...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 07-24-2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,560
Posted By BigBen
1992 300D converted to run on WVO

Well, I finally made it.

The system is 100% custom: custom made 15 gal aluminum heated and insulated tank, HIH, motorized Pollack 6 way valve, solenoid 3 way for backflush.

It has run well on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2007, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By BigBen
What were the engine oil pressure readings prior...

What were the engine oil pressure readings prior to the engine dieing on you?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 593
Posted By BigBen
W210 Cabin dust filters (pictures)

I have included some pictures to the DIY Links page about this job.

Here they are, posts 42, 43, 44:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=9853&page=3

Hope this can be useful....
Forum: Tech Help 06-28-2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,583
Posted By BigBen
Ok, I don't see the file names the way I uploaded...

Ok, I don't see the file names the way I uploaded the pictures.

So, basically, everything has been said here about that job, I'm just confirming everything with the pictures.

If someone could...
Forum: Tech Help 06-28-2007, 11:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,583
Posted By BigBen
Additionnal pics...

Particular instructions are included in the file names... hope they will appear!
Forum: Tech Help 06-28-2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,583
Posted By BigBen
Same thing, with pictures

I was on holidays, I read this post and since I didn't see any pics, I decided to take a few while doing the job.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2007, 11:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,954
Posted By BigBen
This interior looks exactly like mine. It...

This interior looks exactly like mine.

It seems to don't have heated seats from the missing buttons above climate control console.

You can expect two little cracks on the dash, where the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,592
Posted By BigBen
Would you mind sharing with us how much it cost...

Would you mind sharing with us how much it cost you to get it fixed by Pacific Fuel Inj?

How much of a job is it to remove the pump from the engine?

Don't you need a lock tool to lock the pump...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By BigBen
You must have had a pretty bad smell of unburnt...

You must have had a pretty bad smell of unburnt diesel fuel when walking around the car after a short ride in town?

That's how I diagnosed the proble on mine. A clean diesel engine has no smell...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,343
Posted By BigBen
Thanks for your inputs pmari and pdrayton. I...

Thanks for your inputs pmari and pdrayton.

I too think I may only have a bad component elsewhere which returns a code 3 and 11. I don't consider this computer to be so advanced that it tells an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,343
Posted By BigBen
I have previously removed the MAF. I played...

I have previously removed the MAF.

I played with the inside door or flap and tried to measure resistance from the connectors. I didn't get anything too consistent. It reacted as if a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,343
Posted By BigBen
Thanks PMARI, It's 3 and 11 that got me...

Thanks PMARI,

It's 3 and 11 that got me worried the most. But I would very much like it to run as it was when new. After that, I'll probably mess around and change things.

For now, this 92...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,873
Posted By BigBen
Not sure I understand. The ABS sensor works by...

Not sure I understand. The ABS sensor works by counting pulses, right?

So it reads an induced voltage from magnetic sensor (like an Hall Effect), something like +5VDC, 0VDC,+5VDC, 0VDC, +5VDC,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,873
Posted By BigBen
In my case, the brake fluid age is unknown. ...

In my case, the brake fluid age is unknown.

I have just bought new bleed screws for the front calipers. They are quite rusted, but the calipers otherwise works fine.

I will change this brake...
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