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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
You are correct..........There are several...

You are correct..........There are several variables involved. I just made a final adjustment on my modulator valve and bowden cable tonight. I've been tweeking both for the past two weeks, making...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Without a vacuum hook up from the vac amplifier...

Without a vacuum hook up from the vac amplifier to the transmission modulator valve your trans. will bang!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,710
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
It's called "SOUND DOWN" or SOUNDOWN........It...

It's called "SOUND DOWN" or SOUNDOWN........It can also come with a lead core and weighs like hell!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
I've been buying the stuff for a while now and...

I've been buying the stuff for a while now and have sprayed it on just about everything including plastic, paint, and it doesn't seem to touch it!

If you ever want to see how fast of a reaction...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Brian, I misspelled "ether" and re-edited. I...

Brian, I misspelled "ether" and re-edited. I agree, I think the stuff is a killer! At least, I think the worst thing ether can do is put you to sleep, temporarily that is!

Steve........
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,040
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Try using some "ether" also called "starting...

Try using some "ether" also called "starting fluid" instead of brake-clean sometime! I find that it cleans much faster, and it cost about .50 cheaper too! Also may be safer!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 07:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,004
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Does it have the avacado interior too? I looked...

Does it have the avacado interior too? I looked at a 75 240D over the weekend, the car was MB lime green with avacado seats etc, also a bee's nest!

Look's in fine shape.........hopefully a lucky...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,017
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Yes it is a crush type washer/heatshield. I too...

Yes it is a crush type washer/heatshield. I too have reused, but at some point I would think a reused heatshield may not seal as well as a new one!

Some here say replace with new everytime, others...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 05:55 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 75,353
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Thank you Brian............I had written down WIX...

Thank you Brian............I had written down WIX 51385 back during that time and that was early in that thread so I guess nothing more evolved!

I see the Hastings is what Amsoil uses for some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2004, 04:46 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 75,353
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
OIL FILTERS: which one to buy????

A couple of months ago, oil filters were a hot topic on this forum with many members ripping open new filters to see if there were cotton and bugs installed!

It was a very long thread that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 973
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
I used a car cover all last winter over my 87...

I used a car cover all last winter over my 87 300D and the clearcoat was dulled at all four fender corners. Even after tightening the cover, the wind still caused the cover to chafe!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,628
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Congratulations.....just be around for the next...

Congratulations.....just be around for the next 2K after you find 18 psi of boost... :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 06:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,549
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
If I remember right, the glow plug system used a...

If I remember right, the glow plug system used a glow eliment on the dashboard to indicate when glow was ready!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,549
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
How about 32 YEARS!!!!!!! :D :D :eek: :eek:...

How about 32 YEARS!!!!!!! :D :D :eek: :eek: Going down hill :D With the wind behind you too!!! :D


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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,628
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
And I've been a diesel mechanic not too much...

And I've been a diesel mechanic not too much longer! Approx. 6 mo. Hatterasguy is correct about changing heatshield washers everytime you have the injectors out, however I have gotten away without...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,231
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Check out this site: 190Revolution.net

Check out this site: 190Revolution.net
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,628
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
I would doubt it is caused by the heatsheild!...

I would doubt it is caused by the heatsheild! Leathermang is right about balancing with pop tester, but if it was missing it's shim, it would nail, and might not if reinstalled even if it is not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,628
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Hmmm.....very interesting! I wonder if you were...

Hmmm.....very interesting! I wonder if you were supposed to install the shim?

Ya, it would nail if it were missing it's shim washer. Take your new injector to a bench vise, clamp the lower...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2004, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,628
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Good afternoon! Are you still having...

Good afternoon!

Are you still having trouble? Try this: Switch no.1 with no.5 and listen if the nailing follows the injector.

Remember, your chances for getting a non-nailing replacement...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,246
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Also, while thinking about that, there is limited...

Also, while thinking about that, there is limited space, you'd have to eliminate the condenser and possibly arrange a fan that moves more air! I would think..
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 07:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,246
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
I tried to download the link above but my AOL...

I tried to download the link above but my AOL player does nothing! When I try to make QuikeTime my default player it deletes my request! Lately, my PC gives me more things to fix than my MB!
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,246
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Just how large of an intercooler do you consider?...

Just how large of an intercooler do you consider? I had an intercooler in a previous volvo 760. It was located in front of the radiator. Don't know how much volume it held?

Steve...........
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 06:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,710
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Then I guess we should all be greatful!

Then I guess we should all be greatful!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 05:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,710
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
No, no apology is neccessary! And you are...

No, no apology is neccessary! And you are certainly not offending! I too was making a harmless jesture in a reply and I was surprised that someone eliminated my post! :confused:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,710
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Be careful........All I had to do is mention one...

Be careful........All I had to do is mention one of the candidates names while posting a response, a mild manored response, last night, and it got deleted!!!! :mad:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 851
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Diagnostic Hotline * DIY welcome. Anyone try this?

Has anyone used the DIAGNOSTIC HOTLINE "DIY welcome" that is listed at the top of the forum page?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 01:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,006
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Just keep it going! It is said that these engines...

Just keep it going! It is said that these engines can go a lot further with good maintenance.

Who know's, maybe you can go 2.+ million miles, just as the MB was reported this morning on CNN. The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,006
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
You can get a good used 603, I did! If I had...

You can get a good used 603, I did!

If I had realized how much pistons cost new, I would have saved the 603 block I just took to the dump. I did pull one piston just to see the condition and it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 10,345
Posted By Mr. FancyPants
Why is there a discrepancy in fuel economy...

Why is there a discrepancy in fuel economy between the 87 300D and the SDL? Both share the same engine, weight is only marginally different!

On avarage, it seems the 300D gets around 30 mpg, mine...
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