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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2005, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 879
Posted By Dropout
If the ball joints squeak but are not worn out...

If the ball joints squeak but are not worn out just lift the corner of the boot and spray in some lube. It squeaks because the nylon insert gets dry.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-17-2005, 11:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,445
Posted By Dropout
There is no lubricity spec in North America. They...

There is no lubricity spec in North America. They are talking about adding one to the ASTM spec (D976?). The FIE (Fuel Injection Equipment) manufacturers association suggests using fuel with a...
Forum: Tool Rental Program 07-12-2005, 11:18 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 157,822
Posted By Dropout
Anyone in Canada (Ontario or the GTA) have valve...

Anyone in Canada (Ontario or the GTA) have valve adjusting wrenches?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-12-2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By Dropout
The problem with Dextron or any other...

The problem with Dextron or any other transmission fluid is that it has detergents in it. Over the life of the car all kinds of guck, varnish, steel fragments and small pieces from the inside of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-12-2005, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,257
Posted By Dropout
What's wrong with rebuilding your own pump?...

What's wrong with rebuilding your own pump? They're pretty easy.

Power steering pumps are kind of a funny thing to rebuild. The main problem with them, other than front seal leaks, is wear of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By Dropout
Thanks everyone.

Thanks everyone.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2005, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,139
Posted By Dropout
240D missing vacuum lines?

Good evening all.

1978 240D manual trans.

I noticed that there are two hose barbs on this car with no hoses attached. One seems to be a sensor in the thermostat housing on the upper passenger...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2005, 07:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By Dropout
Well, uh..... :o Guess I'll have to...

Well, uh..... :o

Guess I'll have to liberate my Dad's pressure washer for a spell....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By Dropout
That makes sense. I was hoping not though because...

That makes sense. I was hoping not though because it's odd that it's only one side. Does the oil pressure for the cam come up that side? Would re-torquing help?

One thing I noticed that doesn't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By Dropout
I haven't been able to start it up yet (GP...

I haven't been able to start it up yet (GP troubles) but I notice that the passenger side of the engine is fairly damp with oil, just under the manifolds and behind the starter. Is there anything in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2005, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,261
Posted By Dropout
What should the voltage be at the fuse when the...

What should the voltage be at the fuse when the GP's (series) are on?

What is the best way to check the bulb in the dash? Which wire from the relay goes to the bulb?

Thanks.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By Dropout
I finally had time to investigate a bit further. ...

I finally had time to investigate a bit further.

As far as I can tell, the hose from the vacuum pump to the air cleaner is clean and dry.

There is oil in the air cleaner housing on the inside...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2005, 08:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,869
Posted By Dropout
Sounds like I'll be the most positive person on...

Sounds like I'll be the most positive person on this topic even though I haven't worked as a mechanic for 20 years. :D

Like everything else, how much you enjoy the job has a lot to do with where...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2005, 01:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,239
Posted By Dropout
Why not adjust the steering box? Loosen the...

Why not adjust the steering box? Loosen the locknut and adjust the centre stud. You know you've gone too far if the steering doesn't return after turning.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2005, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,448
Posted By Dropout
Hi All. Just a quick question while on the...

Hi All.

Just a quick question while on the 240D clutch subject. My clutch pedal is too low. Is there an adjustment that can be done to bring it up?

Thanks in advance.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2005, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,181
Posted By Dropout
If you are the budget minded type you can set the...

If you are the budget minded type you can set the toe and centre the steering wheel accurately yourself.

You need to get the car in a position where the wheels are on the ground, the weight is on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2005, 08:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,829
Posted By Dropout
What kind of baffle etc. is on the inside of the...

What kind of baffle etc. is on the inside of the valve cover? Can it fall out?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,578
Posted By Dropout
If you want to replace the springs while you're...

If you want to replace the springs while you're in there, support the back of the car and carefully cut them with a torch. Lots of big bangs and sparks, but it's not as dangerous as it sounds.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2005, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,261
Posted By Dropout
And that would cause 0 volts at the fuse? If so,...

And that would cause 0 volts at the fuse? If so, does it make sense that I could check the relay etc by removing the wire from the fuse to the #4 GP and see if I get 12V?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2005, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By Dropout
Thanks for the replies. It doesn't seem to...

Thanks for the replies.

It doesn't seem to be smoking, although I drove it in the dark and it won't start today - probable glow plug relay.

There are a few drips where it was parked, although a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2005, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,261
Posted By Dropout
Yes that's right. There are two relays inside so...

Yes that's right. There are two relays inside so it's possible one could be the timer relay.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2005, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,261
Posted By Dropout
Thanks for the responses. I checked the fuse...

Thanks for the responses.

I checked the fuse (and everything else) with a DVM.

The relay does click but stopped doing after my fooling with it for a bit. I assumed that there was some kind of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2005, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,261
Posted By Dropout
Hi all. I got this far and have 0 volts to...

Hi all.

I got this far and have 0 volts to the #4 (1978 240D) GP. The fuse is good. The GP relay under the steering column clicks sometimes. Someone has taken it apart in the past. The internal...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2005, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By Dropout
240D very high oil consumption

Good morning all.

I was given a 1978 240D yesterday and took it for it's maiden voyage, a 4 1/2 hour 400 km trip.

My initial concern is that the oil consumption is 1 litre per 120 km (1 quart...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2005, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,393
Posted By Dropout
If that would be right on top of the high spot,...

If that would be right on top of the high spot, you're all set.

If you can't get it to seat this way, don't worry 'cause it'll never move.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,393
Posted By Dropout
The easiest way to get the ball joint to seat is...

The easiest way to get the ball joint to seat is to wait until the car is back together and on it's wheels.

You'll need either an air hammer or a 3/4 or so diameter drift and hammer.

With the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-20-2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,561
Posted By Dropout
Ok, I've never seen what you're talking about but...

Ok, I've never seen what you're talking about but I've replaced literally hundreds of suspension and other bushings so...

I'm assuming that this is a typical rubber bushing with a steel sleeve in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2005, 07:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,712
Posted By Dropout
Once a bolt has been tightened to a specific...

Once a bolt has been tightened to a specific torque it takes something like 10% extra to move it, i.e. 110 foot lbs to get a bolt torqued to 100 foot lbs to move. It seems to me that over tightening...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-06-2005, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,434
Posted By Dropout
Bosch remans are only as good as the company they...

Bosch remans are only as good as the company they currently contract to do the work.

The idea is to find a local electrical rebuilder who does heavy equipment and has a good reputation for it....
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