Forum: Forum News / Comments and Suggestions
06-18-2020, 10:13 AM
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-05-2018, 09:36 PM
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-07-2018, 10:32 PM
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-07-2018, 10:58 AM
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Forum: Items Wanted
08-07-2018, 10:16 AM
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I bought one of these kits...
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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 :)
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-07-2018, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 14,219
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...
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Forum: Items Wanted
07-31-2018, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 20,461
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Forum: Parts for sale
03-05-2018, 10:30 PM
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Forum: Parts for sale
03-03-2018, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 15,197
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...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
02-05-2018, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 10,804
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...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
11-13-2017, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 24,419
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...
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Forum: Parts for sale
11-05-2017, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 17,998
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-24-2017, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 24,419
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...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-24-2017, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 24,419
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...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
10-20-2017, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 24,419
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Forum: Tool Rental
09-16-2017, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 119,340
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...
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Forum: Items Wanted
09-06-2017, 10:18 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 15,057
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
08-30-2017, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 36,219
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...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
08-29-2017, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 16,291
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...
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Forum: Performance and aftermarket
08-28-2017, 05:36 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 16,291
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.
...
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Forum: Items Wanted
07-18-2017, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 20,581
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-04-2017, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,342
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...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-03-2017, 04:31 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,715
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...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
07-01-2017, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,715
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...
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Forum: Diesel Engine and Drivetrain
06-30-2017, 03:52 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 10,715
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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