Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-27-2020, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,692
Running perfect again
Hi,
Thank you for the helpful tip regarding the oil - put it in yesterday and today put it back together and it works great again!!
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-26-2020, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,692
Piston rings
Hi,
This is 2 pictures of the bottom end when I too off the head, I was quite pleased with how clean the pistons were and the cross hatch on bore.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-26-2020, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,692
Compression test
After seeing the reply I went out to the car last night and did the oil / wet method just out of interest on no.1 and 2 pistons. Can imagen I'm feeling a bit hacked off at this as it's my daily...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-25-2020, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,692
Wet test
Hi,
Thank you for such a detailed reply.
The compression average was fairly level rather than average of extremes.
I went out this evening and poured oil down the bore as suggested and did...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-25-2020, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,692
Loss of compression post head refurbishment.
Hi all,
I had reason to replace my cylinder head and I had a spare...so I had it sent off to local machine shop. Got it back and fitted it with a new MLS gasket and bolts. Set up timming as per...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-27-2020, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,048
Stem seals
Thanks for replying.
Has anyone done it without taking off the head. I'm thinking about supporting the valves so it dosnt drop into the cylinder. Is it enough to have the engine on tdc on each...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-27-2020, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,674
Mud flaps
They are original to the car...OEM.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-26-2020, 01:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,048
Oil valve stem seals
Hi everyone,
Is it possible to change the oil valve stem seals without removing the head.
They are not that bad but need to check the valve clearance as well. So if I can I'd like to do all...
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-15-2020, 01:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,674
740 td
That's was just after a wash, the wheels are nice and easy to keep clean. They suit the the car, the other wheel that really suits the look of 740 is Comet wheels from S70R....lowered on 205/55/R17
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Forum: New Member Introductions
05-15-2020, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 12,674
740 td
Hi all,
It's been ages since I posted here so good opportunity to show my new D24T
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Forum: Member Showroom
06-26-2016, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 31,268
Genuine Polaris
Hi,
They are genuine wheels - I was very lucky to find them here in the UK.
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Forum: Member Showroom
06-07-2016, 05:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 31,268
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
09-16-2015, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,089
Temp Gauge
Funny you say that s mine has just started to do the same.....then whack to read...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-10-2014, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,317
Retro fit
The reason I ask is that I've access to a new cylinder head but the head is bear. I have already bought a new cam and instead of fitting the old type tappets I would just simply fit the newer...
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Forum: Suspension and Brakes
02-10-2014, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 36,508
Contacted IPD
I've contacted IPD regarding the correct one for a saloon and postage to England.....I hope the cost wont be too high.
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Forum: Suspension and Brakes
02-09-2014, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 36,508
Sway bar
Hi,
Will this fit a 900 diesel saloon, I would love to have one for mine.
Thanks, Brian.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-09-2014, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 8,317
Retro fit
Hello everyone,
Ive been wondering if its possible to retro fit hydraulic tappets to a head that has shims. Cheers, Brian.
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-24-2013, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,014
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
12-07-2011, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 19,481
Hey Ian,
I have put the same system on my...
Hey Ian,
I have put the same system on my car and there is a light on the dash that luminates when the boost get high...... :-) but ive not had the problem with fuel cut off..........but I am...
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Forum: Parts for sale
11-21-2011, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,958
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Forum: Member Showroom
10-30-2011, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 15,095
Looks like a nice car, these cars if set up...
Looks like a nice car, these cars if set up correctly are quite fast and more than able to keep up with traffic. I gave a BMW 320 TD coupe "177bhp" a good rum for it money off a round about "it...
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Forum: Member Showroom
09-13-2011, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 31,268
Wheels
The wheels are 215/55/R16, it dose look a little high on the front. I may get some lowering springs at sometime so it will sit better.
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Forum: Member Showroom
09-11-2011, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 31,268
940 TD White
Well here it is, ive been on this fourm a while so its time I showed it off. I took these photo's a few weeks back.
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
03-07-2011, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 56,854
Monark nozzle's from Sean - H.A.I
I have made contact with Sean - H.A.I and he is going to find trhe suitable Monark nozzles for the D24Tic.
As soon as he gives me the information I will be ordering them and I will post part number...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
03-07-2011, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 56,854
I have made contact with Sean - H.A.I and he is...
I have made contact with Sean - H.A.I and he is going to find trhe suitable Monark nozzles for the D24.
As soon as he gives me the information I will be ordering them and I will post part number for...
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