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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-08-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 974
Posted By xdjio
1984 300D, Vancouver BC 337,000 KM

Hi ALl,

I am just cutting and pasting from my craigslist ad here (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/cto/1887949637.html) and I hope nobody minds. Just hoping to get some bites and I would love...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2009, 03:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 625
Posted By xdjio
Things okay - but not great: Smokyness, Vibration at idle

Hi all,

So, my 1984 300D with 328,000 kilometres on it is doing alright but not exactly stellar.

Lately, it has seemed smokier and smellier than usual. Not a raw fuel smell, but more of an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2009, 01:05 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,241
Posted By xdjio
Mostly city driving gets me a very very...

Mostly city driving gets me a very very consistent 24-25 mpg. I get all my fuel at the truck stop from the same pump every time - and it's Canadian diesel which I believe has stricter wear scar...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,804
Posted By xdjio
This filtering and quality issue is exactly why I...

This filtering and quality issue is exactly why I now only fill up at the local, all-diesel truck stop. It doesn't hurt that they also always have the lowest prices by about 5 cents per Litre,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2009, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By xdjio
Google is also excellent for this stuff - it can...

Google is also excellent for this stuff - it can do unit conversions!

Just search of (for example) "5/16 inches in mm" and you will se, 7.9375 mm. It is great for all sort of interesting unit...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-19-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,331
Posted By xdjio
So, I just got back from the shop, and here were...

So, I just got back from the shop, and here were the findings. I spent a while talking with my service manager and also drove around a while with the actual service tech who is roadtesting the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,331
Posted By xdjio
I'm sending it in on Thursday a.m. to have the...

I'm sending it in on Thursday a.m. to have the noise diagnosed, so I will let you guys know what I find!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,331
Posted By xdjio
creaking from front end during low speed turning

So, I was out for a drive today, in the rain. All told about 140km, mostly high speed freeway.

At home, pulling into my parking spot, I noticed a new noise I have not heard before. It only happens...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By xdjio
I will lightly feather the accelerator if it...

I will lightly feather the accelerator if it seems like the motor is about to die but I have only ever needed to do that for about 5 or 10 seconds at most. When I do it, I try to just keep the RPMs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2008, 01:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,428
Posted By xdjio
I told my wife that I wanted to buy us an older...

I told my wife that I wanted to buy us an older Diesel and she was really into the idea -- now she loves our car!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2008, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By xdjio
I have been pushing the pedal to the floor before...

I have been pushing the pedal to the floor before I start, but otherwise I do not touch the pedal at all. It seems to help but maybe this is the placebo effect.

As far as the idle adjustment screw...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,038
Posted By xdjio
Winter starting victory!

I just wanted to pass along to you guys my recent victory with cold starting. I replaced my plugs, reamed out the bores, and then also:

1) Adjusted my idle adjustment bolt
2) Replaced my fuel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2008, 02:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By xdjio
Hatterasguy - yeah, I only run D2 that I buy from...

Hatterasguy - yeah, I only run D2 that I buy from the local high-volume truck stop. So I doubt it's a fuelling issue. I'll go for the plugs and reaming first, then report back. My expectation is that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2008, 11:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By xdjio
Thanks for the diagram! Yes - that is kind of...

Thanks for the diagram! Yes - that is kind of what I was imagining. As far as reaming and replacing the plugs: I will be sure to do it. Also my secondary (spin-on) fuel filter is due for a change,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2008, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By xdjio
Hah!, yeah. I guess I am still getting used to...

Hah!, yeah. I guess I am still getting used to owning a Diesel in the winter, guys :)

I will change the plugs and ream them out and see what kind of a difference it makes. From your descriptions...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By xdjio
Yep - and I have no idea when the plugs were last...

Yep - and I have no idea when the plugs were last changed / reamed.

At the risk of derailing my thread - I am trying (without much success) to picture the shape of the space where carbon is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By xdjio
Have not checked my valves but I know I am...

Have not checked my valves but I know I am getting due: it's been about 15,000 km since it was last done.

2 seconds might be generous: it might be as much as a 3 second crank. What concerns me...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By xdjio
I forgot to mention, typical temperatures that...

I forgot to mention, typical temperatures that the car sits out in all day are in the neighbourhood of 0 degrees C (plus or minus a few degrees) - so high twenties, low thirties kind of thing.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-12-2008, 10:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By xdjio
Poor cold weather starts

Hi All,

So - I am sure the answer will be: "change to 5w40 synthetic and check your glowplugs", but why not double check (and satisfy my OCD urges at the same time).

The weather here has been...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-03-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1,601
Views: 161,742
Posted By xdjio
Damn! Here in Vancouver I saw Diesel for 1.057 /...

Damn! Here in Vancouver I saw Diesel for 1.057 / Litre today and this is the lowest I have seen it in over a year.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,961
Posted By xdjio
Add another member to the rear headrest club!...

Add another member to the rear headrest club! Mine came with them as well.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2008, 03:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By xdjio
Ah - well I can do you one better. When...

Ah - well I can do you one better. When maneuvering to have it flatbedded home... I did in fact drive the car about 4 or 5 metres in the parking lot. Ditto to put in into my underground parking spot....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2008, 02:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By xdjio
I am not sure that the e-brake is not to blame....

I am not sure that the e-brake is not to blame. I'll have a look at the system this weekend (but I am not sure how to positively diagnose that it was the brake at fault here).

Agreed - if that is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2008, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By xdjio
Holy cow! (also - thanks to Bens Lover)

So: recently I had my car in at at a shop here in town to get a new alternator (which was in fact found to be faulty) to cure my electrical system woes.

On the way home from picking the car up,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-18-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,874
Posted By xdjio
I would most certainly drive this car!

I would most certainly drive this car!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2008, 11:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By xdjio
Well, it's at the shop now (much as I would love...

Well, it's at the shop now (much as I would love to do this myself, I have not got the spare time this week to do it) - but their head mechanic (who comes to me very highly recommended) seems to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By xdjio
Ok - I have an update on this! I went out...

Ok - I have an update on this!

I went out today with my multimeter, and sad news. When the car is off, the batter reads 12.8 Volts - seems pretty sane.

After I start the car, I test the voltage...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By xdjio
Actually, I should have something on this soon! I...

Actually, I should have something on this soon! I did track down my multimeter after all. Getting that brake controller disconnected is probably my best first step, seems like, in addition to fuses...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2008, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By xdjio
I can certainly check that out when I get home...

I can certainly check that out when I get home (no multimeter at the office, doh).
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,024
Posted By xdjio
Yeah, I am going to disconnect the controller...

Yeah, I am going to disconnect the controller over lunch. I have not checked my fuses, but I will have a look.

No, not all my warning lights come on when I turn the key. The ones that do NOT come...
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