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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-08-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,246
Posted By ngoma
Oh ok, so no actual coolant dripping? Just some...

Oh ok, so no actual coolant dripping? Just some slight discoloration? Then just keep it under observation. No need to dismantle anything-- chances are that could even make it worse or at least turn...
Forum: Member Showroom 08-07-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,322
Posted By ngoma
Might make the speedo displayed speed closer to...

Might make the speedo displayed speed closer to actual? :p All mine seem to display higher than actual. Even with oversized tires.

ZF 4HP22L has a pretty low 1st gear, should be OK there. On the...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-07-2024, 11:04 AM
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Views: 12,246
Posted By ngoma
Agree, either pitting or rough mineral buildup or...

Agree, either pitting or rough mineral buildup or both.
Forum: Member Showroom 08-06-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,322
Posted By ngoma
You might be thinking of the X1/9? A former...

You might be thinking of the X1/9? A former girlfriend had one. She wasn't so good driving the stickshift so I was by default the designated driver. We took many memorable trips up on the mountain...
Forum: Member Showroom 08-05-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,322
Posted By ngoma
Pininfarina and Bertone, the two main Itailian...

Pininfarina and Bertone, the two main Itailian coachbuilders. Most of my Italian cars were Pininfarina bodied. Bertone did do some Ferraris. Do you notice some similarities to the 780? Especially the...
Forum: Member Showroom 07-30-2024, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,322
Posted By ngoma
OK, looks like you have the most vexing possible...

OK, looks like you have the most vexing possible downside mitigated-- Proceed with my blessing! :D

My experience with several 60s-80s era Italian cars is that the design priorities were (in...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-30-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,368
Posted By ngoma
Not where I would start, but since you seem...

Not where I would start, but since you seem determined, just make sure you are prepared with gaskets, nuts, and studs, just in case.

TB might "still look good" but if you can't verify it has been...
Forum: Member Showroom 07-29-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,322
Posted By ngoma
Great idea! Personally I like most all Italian...

Great idea! Personally I like most all Italian automobile styling.

One thing to keep in mind is that it is a one-off body produced in small numbers so replacement parts might be hard to come by in...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-29-2024, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,368
Posted By ngoma
Let's get some more information. What color...

Let's get some more information.

What color smoke?

How long does it last?

Condition of the air filter? Fuel filter?

Condition of the engine in general? Miles? Maintenance history?
Forum: Help! My car died! 07-09-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 12,383
Posted By ngoma
In my experience, it's the plastic sockets that...

In my experience, it's the plastic sockets that get deformed from user error-- popping them off and on the ball studs without unlocking them first. Then they fit sloppy and can tend to disengage by...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 06-14-2024, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,597
Posted By ngoma
Why do you want to open it up? Excessive play?

Why do you want to open it up? Excessive play?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-27-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,885
Posted By ngoma
I figure when the oil is at the top of the marked...

I figure when the oil is at the top of the marked area on the dipstick that indicates full. Bottom of the marked area indicates 1L (qt.) low.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-26-2024, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,885
Posted By ngoma
My greenbook still states 7L incl. filter. Yours...

My greenbook still states 7L incl. filter. Yours states "6 LITRES of oil inc FILTER?"

2097

There is always some residual oil in the engine after draining.
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 05-25-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 39,585
Posted By ngoma
Main items are: Turbo IP w/ LDA Turbo...

Main items are:

Turbo IP w/ LDA
Turbo oil feed (part of the oil cooler/heater assy)
Turbo oil return


The oil return line is not pressurized so can either drill/tap a fitting into the N/A...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-24-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,885
Posted By ngoma
That might be a symptom of a clogged radiator but...

That might be a symptom of a clogged radiator but also possible insufficient time or load to create enough engine heat to thoroughly heat up the entire system. How long did you run before you...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 05-23-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 39,585
Posted By ngoma
+T would immensely improve driveability in most...

+T would immensely improve driveability in most all conditions you can imagine!:)

Properly tuned, the lower end should be OK if it already in good condition, and you keep up on maintenance, run...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-17-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,833
Posted By ngoma
Well there's a Volvo special tool for locking the...

Well there's a Volvo special tool for locking the fllywheel that avoids the risk of chipping the teeth. Your mechanic didn't have that so used the brute force method.

Tool 9995112...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-11-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,111
Posted By ngoma
I don't recall very many turbos needing repairs.

I don't recall very many turbos needing repairs.
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 05-10-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,111
Posted By ngoma
Welcome to the forum! I'm just curious...

Welcome to the forum!


I'm just curious why the turbo needs rebuilding at 40,000 miles? (as well as the injectors?)



D24 really wants ALL the GPs operating. Even one nonop GP can cause hard...
Forum: New Member Introductions 04-24-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 68,096
Posted By ngoma
Looks like it could be a textbook case of...

Looks like it could be a textbook case of resulting damage from timing belt breakage or insufficient tightening of the crankshaft pulley.

Are any valves bent?

Any valve head impressions in...
Forum: Cars for sale 04-22-2024, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,266
Posted By ngoma
D24 240s also had the M46 4-speed manual + OD.

D24 240s also had the M46 4-speed manual + OD.
Forum: Body and Interior 04-15-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 32,066
Posted By ngoma
Check the fuses?

Check the fuses?
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 04-15-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,064
Posted By ngoma
I would not want to go through the effort of...

I would not want to go through the effort of changing out the injectors unless there was a real problem with them.
Forum: Help! My car died! 04-15-2024, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,290
Posted By ngoma
:confused:

:confused:
Forum: Help! My car died! 04-13-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 24,290
Posted By ngoma
Maybe not a seized camshaft but possibly a failed...

Maybe not a seized camshaft but possibly a failed timing belt?
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