so it begins....

Have you done so much to the car today that it just doesn't fit into one section, or are you too damn lazy to split it all up? Either way, this is the section for you.

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so it begins....

Post by 1lowcab »

in the morning i start the head gasket / timing belt change. i'v done head gaskets before but never on a diesel, wish me luck! :)
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Post by PDX Cabby »

good luck on the diesel

i really can't say more than that...

hopefully you'll have enought beer on hand
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Post by sixsracing »

Diesel is the same as gas except for the cam timimg is adjustable (without the right setup tools you can't get optimal performance) and you really need to make sure that the injection pump doesn't move (there is a special tool to lock this down also, but you can get by with a large punch) If you don't have the special tools to set the cam I encourage you to find/borrow/beg for them, it really does make a big difference. If you have done gas you will be fine. One more caution, if you aren't in the habit of turning the motor over by hand (slowly) before trying to start it, you should do that also. The clearances on diesels are a lot less forgiving. Just thought of another one, some of these motors use aluminum pulleys on one of the accessories, be very careful taking it off, they warp/bend a lot easier than you would think.
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Post by 1lowcab »

got the tools! pump locking pin and cam locking plate, it's 9:00a.m now and as soon as i finish this cup of coffee i'm starting.

and i always have lots of beer on hand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :P
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well, it wasn't as bad as i thought it was going to be. pretty easy really! all i have to do is put the pulleys and the belts on and upper and lower timing covers on and valve cover on and i'm done! i'll finish up tomorrow.
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Post by Calimus »

sounds like your doing better then I am. Cabby runs, but still have some timing (ignition) and fuel/air crap to work out. I really hate CIS right now, wish I had dropped a 16v with CIS-E in there, at least I know how to tune that. :roll:

Hope things stay easy for ya, I'll be waiting to see a pimped kerosen burner. :twisted:
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I'll be waiting to see a pimped kerosen burner
LMAO!!
i got it all together today and took it on a shake down run, did great. got it up to temp and did the final torque to the head bolts, it said in the book to retorque them in 1000 miles.
sorry to hear your still have troubles with the cabby! wish i could come over and lend a hand... but thats a long drive!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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Post by Calimus »

ahhh, it's only about 8-9 hours. Maybe 12 at the most if you drive like a grandma.

But it's all good. I picked up a dwell meter today and I'm gonna have a mechanic buddy of mine pop over tomorrow and see what he can do since he's much more familiar with this damned fuel system then I am.
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