Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-24-2014, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 21,172
Thanks again for the help.
The clear tubing is...
Thanks again for the help.
The clear tubing is placed between the hardline from the tank and the filter.
The bubbles are coming from the filter side (running backwards in the tubing).
I did take...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-23-2014, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 21,172
I ran the car again today. Gave the bulb a few...
I ran the car again today. Gave the bulb a few pumps (till I stopped hearing air bubbling in the fuel tank) then she fired right up. Drove fine for a couple miles even under acceleration. Shut it...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-20-2014, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 21,172
Thanks for the info. It's a 1980 265. I don't...
Thanks for the info. It's a 1980 265. I don't see any fuel leaks. It's funny sometimes when I pump the hand bulb I can hear the air expelling into the tank (bubbling) and then when the air is out...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-18-2014, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 21,172
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-18-2014, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 21,172
How is the fuel tank vented
I seem to be getting some sort of vacuum in my fuel system. I was having trouble starting it and so I installed a bulb style hand pump and some clear lines so I could see what is going on. If I have...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-19-2012, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,573
Thanks again for responding George.
Hopefully I...
Thanks again for responding George.
Hopefully I can find some time this weekend to carry out your recommendations. Of course I have drained my battery charge with all the attempts to start the car...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
04-14-2012, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,573
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Forum: Forum News / Comments and Suggestions
04-04-2012, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 30,040
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Forum: Help! My car died!
04-04-2012, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,494
Thanks for the help. I'm always worried I will...
Thanks for the help. I'm always worried I will buy the wrong one. When I search for my car (1980 265 diesel) on the site you linked to it doesn't come up with a fuel filter at all. I only find...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
04-03-2012, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 14,494
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-30-2012, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,573
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-30-2012, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,573
I made it to my house yesterday. Had to coast...
I made it to my house yesterday. Had to coast into my parking spot because it died again (just got lucky twice in a row I guess). I changed the fuel filter yesterday on my lunch break. It started...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-30-2012, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,722
Thanks Anders. That is very helpful. It just...
Thanks Anders. That is very helpful. It just seems like I need to be able to set the timing if I am going to own this car. I have already paid someone to replace the injection pump belt twice. ...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-30-2012, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,722
Timing tools on ebay
I have read that the necessary timing tools can be bought inexpensively on eBay. On searching I find several different sets with different tools. Can someone point me in the right direction. ...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-29-2012, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,573
Well, I thought I had it figured out.
After...
Well, I thought I had it figured out.
After changing the fuel filter it started right up for a few days then it started getting harder and harder to start. This morning it started about like it...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
03-22-2012, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 33,093
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-22-2012, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,573
Thanks for all the great help -- I really...
Thanks for all the great help -- I really appreciate it.
Not much smoke, just a little white smoke when it would finally start. Maybe cranked over 15 times and would eventually start after I would...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
03-15-2012, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,062
Sorry I'm so slow in response. I am building a...
Sorry I'm so slow in response. I am building a house now and keep getting pulled away from the volvo. I live just outside Warrensburg, Missouri. It's pretty far from Arnold. I drove a trailer to...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
03-15-2012, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 20,573
Hard to start after injector pump belt replacement
I just had my IP belt replaced in a shop. The car runs fine but is a real pain to get started in the morning. Before the belt replacement the car always started almost instantly. Now it cranks for...
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Forum: Help! My car died!
11-02-2011, 06:55 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 13,062
Injection pump is breaking belts
1980 D24 wagon with automatic. I have broken 2 injection timing belts in a week. I assume the pump is locking up at highway speeds. It's no fun being stranded on rural Missouri highways. Any idea...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
06-09-2011, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 9,121
Options for overdrive
My car needs to lower it's highway RPMs. Is the easiest fix to swap in a tranny with overdrive. It now has the stock 3 speed auto. The car is a 1980 265 D24.
Thanks
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Forum: New Member Introductions
06-06-2011, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,247
The slowest car ever?
I just bought my first volvo. 1980 wagon with the D24 engine. It is the slowest car I have ever driven. I'm not a lead foot -- but you have to be in this car. That said -- I like it. It has...
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