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Forum: Forum News / Comments and Suggestions 06-18-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 16,605
Posted By tofufi
Thank you and everyone else who keeps this forum...

Thank you and everyone else who keeps this forum going :)
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-05-2018, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,831
Posted By tofufi
As above - I've a large number of them in the UK....

As above - I've a large number of them in the UK. Over here they're still available on eBay too. :)
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-07-2018, 10:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,219
Posted By tofufi
Where did they put the alternator/generator on...

Where did they put the alternator/generator on the US cars?

Below the alternator is the power steering pump, and below that the A/C... not sure there's room anywhere else!
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-07-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,219
Posted By tofufi
That'd be it then :rolleyes: I'll try inserting...

That'd be it then :rolleyes: I'll try inserting it into the lower hose instead...

Thanks :)
Forum: Items Wanted 08-07-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 5
AC
Views: 20,461
Posted By tofufi
I bought one of these kits... ...

I bought one of these kits...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263289570876 - equivalent of about 6 dollars and every size needed. I'm sure you'll be able to find similar on US eBay :)
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-07-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,219
Posted By tofufi
Electric fan conversion

Hi folks,

I've fitted an electric fan to my D24T(IC)

It's a standard Volvo 940 (large) one, which fits on the radiator, and uses a 2 speed relay.

To trigger it, I bought a kit from eBay...
Forum: Items Wanted 07-31-2018, 03:44 AM
Replies: 5
AC
Views: 20,461
Posted By tofufi
In addition to the above, it's often considered...

In addition to the above, it's often considered worthwhile to replace all the O ring seals in the system at all the pipe joints.

I replaced all mine when sorting my 740 turbodiesel A/C system...
Forum: Parts for sale 03-05-2018, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,197
Posted By tofufi
I've still got the plastic battery tray - it's...

I've still got the plastic battery tray - it's the same as my 740td :)

I'd imagine the cost of posting to the USA would be expensive though!

The headlights are 'normal' for us in the UK :) -...
Forum: Parts for sale 03-03-2018, 02:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,197
Posted By tofufi
Breaking 1989 Volvo 760 GLE Turbodiesel

Hi Folks, I'm based in the UK, and am breaking a right hand drive 1989 760 GLE turbodiesel, as it's a non-runner and quite rusty in places.

A few bits I'm keeping and a few bits have sold, as...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 02-05-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 10,804
Posted By tofufi
Why my engine wouldn't start...

https://i.imgur.com/Cc5DQIN.jpg

I've never seen a flywheel lose so many teeth before!

The engine is from a very tired car which I'm breaking for spares - 186,000 miles on the clock.

Has...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 11-13-2017, 11:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,419
Posted By tofufi
Thanks for the interesting post! I'd not...

Thanks for the interesting post! I'd not considered the effect that not having a throttle would have on the diesel engine efficiency...

Because my car only gets used on long runs at motorway...
Forum: Parts for sale 11-05-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 17,998
Posted By tofufi
And it has cruise control - well worth saving the...

And it has cruise control - well worth saving the bits on the motor for that alone! :)

Shame I'm several thousand miles (across land and sea) away as I'd love to convert mine to the climate...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-24-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,419
Posted By tofufi
Sorry, I wasn't by the car earlier to double...

Sorry, I wasn't by the car earlier to double check. They're Kumho (not sure if you get those in the US?) 195/65R15s, which I think are correct for the wheels. The car definitely has the correct 3.54...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-24-2017, 04:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,419
Posted By tofufi
Thanks for your reply - both cars were/are...

Thanks for your reply - both cars were/are running standard 15" wheels and tyres.

https://i.imgur.com/dmj1liQ.jpg?1

All the figures I've seen agree with your numbers - but by my calculations...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 10-20-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,419
Posted By tofufi
Apologies for bumping up an older thread, just...

Apologies for bumping up an older thread, just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on how accurate the figures above are?

I've got a 740 with M46 gearbox, and it does approx 3000rpm at 70mph...
Forum: Tool Rental 09-16-2017, 03:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 119,340
Posted By tofufi
I'm in the UK, and have the following tools: ...

I'm in the UK, and have the following tools:

Tappet/valve adjustment tools and shim set.
Diesel pump timing tools
Camshaft hold and extension for rear camshaft bolt tools
Cambelt tensioning...
Forum: Items Wanted 09-06-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,057
Posted By tofufi
Tom Bryant had some for sale... see here: ...

Tom Bryant had some for sale... see here:

http://d24t.com/showthread.php?t=1667

Edit: You may need to supply a core, so might not be useful. Sorry!

:)
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 08-30-2017, 04:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 36,219
Posted By tofufi
I use my D24T engined 740 for mostly long...

I use my D24T engined 740 for mostly long journeys.

It's stock (with M46 gearbox), except for an electric cooling fan. I typically don't exceed speed limits, but don't sit below them either. It's...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 08-29-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,291
Posted By tofufi
Thanks for the help :) I've never seen the word...

Thanks for the help :) I've never seen the word 'turbo' on the dash lamps - I'm guessing it should come on with ignition and go off with the engine started like most other lamps (and a later 940 TD I...
Forum: Performance and aftermarket 08-28-2017, 05:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 16,291
Posted By tofufi
Intercooling a D24T... a couple of questions

Hi folks,

I'm currently trying to intercool my D24T using the standard (euro) D24TIC intercooler and pipework. I've got the intercooler mounted OK in front of the radiator, that's no problem.
...
Forum: Items Wanted 07-18-2017, 03:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,581
Posted By tofufi
Hi Tom, thanks for your reply - A month or so ago...

Hi Tom, thanks for your reply - A month or so ago I bought a donor car just to get a working cruise control spindle. I appreciate the detailed write-up though, I'm sure that'll help people out :)
...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-04-2017, 03:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,342
Posted By tofufi
I've not been here long, but I've always...

I've not been here long, but I've always considered Gates to be a reputable brand - so I'd happily buy the Gates one. I don't have any knowledge specific to the D24 engines though...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-03-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,715
Posted By tofufi
So today I tried the cruise on my 740, having...

So today I tried the cruise on my 740, having replaced a couple of vac lines and the throttle spindle on the weekend. It now works fine - so I'm very happy :D

Thanks ngoma for the help, much...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 07-01-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,715
Posted By tofufi
Thanks :) I don't have a Mityvac (so can't...

Thanks :)

I don't have a Mityvac (so can't measure the force required) but if I suck directly on the tube I can make the throttle open. If I cap the tube the throttle stays in the same place. So I...
Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain 06-30-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,715
Posted By tofufi
Thanks for the thought :) With mine, I've...

Thanks for the thought :)

With mine, I've tried connecting the pump direct to the throttle diaphragm (so no brake switches to present problems) and with the pump given 12v to the top and bottom...
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