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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2025, 04:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 941
Posted By vtmbz
The head gasket on this engine is known to blow...

The head gasket on this engine is known to blow between #1 and the chaincase. It results in rough running and cold #1 exhaust runner. I’ve had two do this same thing; I think long sitting with not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2025, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By vtmbz
Leroux bros glover vermont

Leroux bros glover vermont
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2025, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By vtmbz
Resolved

Tried to upload a photo but way beyond my attention span.
Uncovered the primary fuel filter. This is not easy on this model. You have to remove the entire air filter assembly, which explains why...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2025, 07:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By vtmbz
Great checklist. Checking vacuum sounds like...

Great checklist. Checking vacuum sounds like worth doing. Has been shutting down slowly lately.i
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-21-2025, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By vtmbz
Test fuel pump 190d

Climbing over a mountain last night I lost power and had to turn around and find another, flatter route home. Plainly a fuel issue. Changed the secondary filter last week for the same reason. Full...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2025, 08:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By vtmbz
I told my local mechanic that people in s cal...

I told my local mechanic that people in s cal would be experts on this. Under the circumstances, since my ac works but needs recharging every year (or so,) how essential,is it to replace these...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2025, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By vtmbz
New Ac hoses for w201 190d

Im doing an r134a conversion. I want to replace the hoses, but only find 190e hoses available. Does anyone know if they will fit the 601 engine?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-05-2025, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By vtmbz
Just got back here. Thanks for the gasket...

Just got back here. Thanks for the gasket suggestion. The car goes to,the spry young mechanic for a final diagnosis. I “think” the car lost coolant sitting over the winter, which would rule out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2025, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By vtmbz
Oil in the reservoir. No evidence of external...

Oil in the reservoir. No evidence of external leaking, but I will double check that before I get into,this.

Last time I used new bolts. Checked for flatness with feeler gauge and 12” steel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2025, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By vtmbz
It’s been slowly losing coolant for a while with...

It’s been slowly losing coolant for a while with no other symptoms. I only, drive about 2000 miles a year now. But today oil in the reservoir. I wonder if so little use has an impact. The first...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2025, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By vtmbz
Head gasket

I see that I replaced my w201 head gasket 10 years ago at 82,000 miles.
Today I need to do it again! @120000 miles.

Did I do something wrong or is it just old age?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2021, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,441
Posted By vtmbz
Theres a general discussion forum for non car...

Theres a general discussion forum for non car related posts….
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,905
Posted By vtmbz
In the end, the circuit board looked all black...

In the end, the circuit board looked all black and nasty but when I reinstalled it with the gp harness restored properly, it was fine. It looked horrible but was never damaged, just old....

I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,905
Posted By vtmbz
Exactly what happened, but three years ago. I...

Exactly what happened, but three years ago. I lost a glow plug on a long trip. Maybe the extended drive times is the culprit. So changed all four.
Three years later: another long trip. Glow plug...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,905
Posted By vtmbz
Finally got back to this. Removed intake...

Finally got back to this. Removed intake manifold to inspect wiring harness and found #1 glow plug was snapped in half or burnt in half between the connection point and the gp body. Why that is I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2021, 02:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,905
Posted By vtmbz
When you drive a 190,everything else is a rocket....

When you drive a 190,everything else is a rocket. But the advice is well taken.

I’m going on the theory that our long hard drive a few days before vibrated something loose and chafed a wire. I’m...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2021, 01:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,905
Posted By vtmbz
DG: I was hoping you’d catch this. The car is...

DG: I was hoping you’d catch this.
The car is the 85 190d.
The relay looks like the ones in your discussion of years ago.
I did a check of the continuity on the gp wires through the big square...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-15-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,905
Posted By vtmbz
Glow plug relay board burnt

In seven years this is the first non start for this car!
Took a long trip. Came home parked the car next day no glow plug light.
Found melted 80a fuse. Changed fuse. Burnt second fuse (note to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-07-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,376
Posted By vtmbz
I think what people are missing here is that your...

I think what people are missing here is that your vehicle has been through many no doubt competent hands with more time than money and a pressing need to keep the wheels rolling. Problems like worn...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 760
Posted By vtmbz
When I did my w201 removing the steering wheel...

When I did my w201 removing the steering wheel made it possible.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-08-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By vtmbz
This brings up an interesting point. The only...

This brings up an interesting point. The only way to get reliable heat in my tempmatic is to use the def button, but the Fan Is annoying. What would it take to get the default all heat setting but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,155
Posted By vtmbz
I had one 190 with relay issues that I could make...

I had one 190 with relay issues that I could make click by pushing down on the relay box cover, meaning that the harness to the glow plugs was not making contact as well as it should.

With cars...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,354
Posted By vtmbz
Smile Round the bend, old timer!

He’s forgotten more than I’ll ever know!:)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,416
Posted By vtmbz
My current 2.2 consistently gets 37+ mpg with an...

My current 2.2 consistently gets 37+ mpg with an automatic trans, runs perfectly, starts easily and handles well. For some unexplained reason, when I leave my road to get on the highway from a stop...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,756
Posted By vtmbz
I do an occasional test of my electric fan by...

I do an occasional test of my electric fan by putting cardboard in front of the radiator and running up the idle a bit. My fan engages at around 110 deg.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,191
Posted By vtmbz
Buy four 2x6 and make a plank trail.

Buy four 2x6 and make a plank trail.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-04-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,696
Posted By vtmbz
I bleed brakes myself with a device like this ...

I bleed brakes myself with a device like this
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_7769089
Its a hose with a check valve that lets you pump out fluid at the bleeder but not let air in when you stop...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,508
Posted By vtmbz
If you carefully read the manual you will find a...

If you carefully read the manual you will find a spec for head bolt stretch, which can be reused one time.. I did this once because they still had an acceptable amount of stretch remaining. This...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2020, 10:17 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,508
Posted By vtmbz
Cheer up! The head is aluminum, so nice and...

Cheer up! The head is aluminum, so nice and light.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2020, 09:43 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,508
Posted By vtmbz
I wonder if the amount of engine oil it would...

I wonder if the amount of engine oil it would take for a runaway would register on the dipstick. This is a lot more like a tractor engine than a racecar. Occams razor applies. The simplest solution...
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