Purple turbo 240D
Purple turbo 240D
01-06-2012, 11:17 PM
#51
(01-06-2012, 08:51 PM)ronnie I am making good progress on my turbo conversion. Couple of things to note. If you have the York a/c compressor it will not fit with a turbo conversion, you will need the newer r-4 gm compressor and bracket that mounts under the power steering pump on the drivers side.
throttle linkages will also need to be changed, notice your linkages come up through the intake/exhaust manifold. they will not fit once the turbo is on. I'll figure what I am going to do this weekend.
New engine is in now, just need to finish little stuff. Might take the complete exhaust off a 300, it's the easy way. Don't worry I do have two down pipes, so if you still want one I do have an extra.
Thats the last piece I need before I can start putting the turbo. I want to be able to have everything I need and do it in one day. Im super tight on cash and im saving my money because I still might be buying some euro bumpers.
Ill keep everyone posted. Let me know how it turns out with the throttle linkage as I was looking at that today as well.
Purplecomputer
01-06-2012, 11:17 PM #51(01-06-2012, 08:51 PM)ronnie I am making good progress on my turbo conversion. Couple of things to note. If you have the York a/c compressor it will not fit with a turbo conversion, you will need the newer r-4 gm compressor and bracket that mounts under the power steering pump on the drivers side.
throttle linkages will also need to be changed, notice your linkages come up through the intake/exhaust manifold. they will not fit once the turbo is on. I'll figure what I am going to do this weekend.
New engine is in now, just need to finish little stuff. Might take the complete exhaust off a 300, it's the easy way. Don't worry I do have two down pipes, so if you still want one I do have an extra.
Thats the last piece I need before I can start putting the turbo. I want to be able to have everything I need and do it in one day. Im super tight on cash and im saving my money because I still might be buying some euro bumpers.
Ill keep everyone posted. Let me know how it turns out with the throttle linkage as I was looking at that today as well.
02-22-2012, 05:05 PM
#52
I made my dad make me a guage holder for the car. Hes way better at wood work then i am
We put it over a pot so the steam would soften the would so it would take shape to the ashtray. Tomorrow my dad will glue it and Ill get some vinyl to make it match the rest of the interior
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Purplecomputer
02-22-2012, 05:05 PM #52Finally some progress!
I made my dad make me a guage holder for the car. Hes way better at wood work then i am
We put it over a pot so the steam would soften the would so it would take shape to the ashtray. Tomorrow my dad will glue it and Ill get some vinyl to make it match the rest of the interior
02-22-2012, 07:45 PM
#53
This post was last modified: 02-22-2012, 07:46 PM by sassparilla_kid.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
02-22-2012, 07:45 PM #53Awesome, Im thinking about making one that hugs the steering column, that way I can keep the guages where I can see them
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
02-23-2012, 07:25 PM
#54
(02-22-2012, 07:45 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, Im thinking about making one that hugs the steering column, that way I can keep the guages where I can see them
That would look cool but i wanted it to look like it came with the car so i removed thr ash tray
Purplecomputer
02-23-2012, 07:25 PM #54(02-22-2012, 07:45 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, Im thinking about making one that hugs the steering column, that way I can keep the guages where I can see them
That would look cool but i wanted it to look like it came with the car so i removed thr ash tray
02-23-2012, 10:25 PM
#55
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
The bee knees would be one that could be hidden in the ashtray
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
02-24-2012, 12:50 AM
#56
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
02-24-2012, 12:50 AM #56Unfortunately my ashtray gets used for ashes, and power for miscellaneous chargers and stuff when they are needed. Plus I want to have the guages right in front of me where all the other guages are so I don't have to go searching for them when I want to know what's up, like I have to do right now when I want to see boost
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
02-24-2012, 01:02 AM
#57
(02-24-2012, 12:50 AM)sassparilla_kid Unfortunately my ashtray gets used for ashes, and power for miscellaneous chargers and stuff when they are needed. Plus I want to have the guages right in front of me where all the other guages are so I don't have to go searching for them when I want to know what's up, like I have to do right now when I want to see boost
I get ya man. my radio has a built in USB so i power most of my stuff through there and i quit smoking so i dont need to dispose of my ashes anymore
I really want to see what you come up with though
Purplecomputer
02-24-2012, 01:02 AM #57(02-24-2012, 12:50 AM)sassparilla_kid Unfortunately my ashtray gets used for ashes, and power for miscellaneous chargers and stuff when they are needed. Plus I want to have the guages right in front of me where all the other guages are so I don't have to go searching for them when I want to know what's up, like I have to do right now when I want to see boost
I get ya man. my radio has a built in USB so i power most of my stuff through there and i quit smoking so i dont need to dispose of my ashes anymore
I really want to see what you come up with though
02-24-2012, 01:31 AM
#58
As for the ashtray I like having the lighter there haha, and I don't really use it as much as my friends, unless I need to satisfy a cigar craving lol
I'll post somewhere when I get my guages figured out
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
02-24-2012, 01:31 AM #58My radio has usb as well, although my ipod is perpetually plugged into it
As for the ashtray I like having the lighter there haha, and I don't really use it as much as my friends, unless I need to satisfy a cigar craving lol
I'll post somewhere when I get my guages figured out
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-23-2012, 05:19 PM
#59
![[Image: 20120323_174319.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_174319.jpg)
The subframe mounts were a paint to get in and the rear differential mount wasnt any easier!
![[Image: 20120323_174155.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_174155.jpg)
Two bolts, one on each side, broke in half while i was removing the mount forcing me to grind them out. Doing so cause me to make a bigger hole then I could use so my dad today went to the store and picked up some metal pieces to custom make me some new ones.
![[Image: 20120323_174212.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_174212.jpg)
Hopefully he can finish it tomorrow since im down my daily driver and using my moms car for the moment. Its strange driving a gasser...NO NOISE! i felt like i wasnt turning on the car at one point.
once all the work is done with the mount ill be moving on to replacing the flex disk!
![[Image: 20120323_174230.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_174230.jpg)
This post was last modified: 03-23-2012, 05:20 PM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
03-23-2012, 05:19 PM #59I spent a good day of my weekend replacing some old rubber
The subframe mounts were a paint to get in and the rear differential mount wasnt any easier!
Two bolts, one on each side, broke in half while i was removing the mount forcing me to grind them out. Doing so cause me to make a bigger hole then I could use so my dad today went to the store and picked up some metal pieces to custom make me some new ones.
Hopefully he can finish it tomorrow since im down my daily driver and using my moms car for the moment. Its strange driving a gasser...NO NOISE! i felt like i wasnt turning on the car at one point.
once all the work is done with the mount ill be moving on to replacing the flex disk!
03-23-2012, 06:53 PM
#60
I started unboxing them before i realized i should share this with you guys
![[Image: 20120323_185027.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_185027.jpg)
ooh..
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forgot to take pictures of the individual lamps
![[Image: 20120323_190759.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_190759.jpg)
heres the inside of one, you can definately tell its not OEM quality but i dont fee as bad since its not some blacked out projector crap you normally find on fleabay
![[Image: 20120323_185259.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_185259.jpg)
![[Image: 20120323_185255.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_185255.jpg)
![[Image: 20120323_185250.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_185250.jpg)
heres the bumper!
![[Image: 20120323_190004.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_190004.jpg)
part numbers, so shiny!
![[Image: 20120323_190027.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_190027.jpg)
and the only real damage on the bumper, good thing the license plate will cover that up
![[Image: 20120323_190038.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120323_190038.jpg)
I plan on installing everything on sunday, of course if the weather allows me too.
Purplecomputer
03-23-2012, 06:53 PM #60a nice surpise when i came home, the front euro bumper came and so did the euro headlights!
I started unboxing them before i realized i should share this with you guys
ooh..
forgot to take pictures of the individual lamps
heres the inside of one, you can definately tell its not OEM quality but i dont fee as bad since its not some blacked out projector crap you normally find on fleabay
heres the bumper!
part numbers, so shiny!
and the only real damage on the bumper, good thing the license plate will cover that up
I plan on installing everything on sunday, of course if the weather allows me too.
03-24-2012, 07:35 PM
#61
heres the new metal pieces my dad fabricated.
![[Image: 20120324_174224.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120324_174224.jpg)
he even was able to make those edges
![[Image: 20120324_174229.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120324_174229.jpg)
Purplecomputer
03-24-2012, 07:35 PM #61So i finally finished with the differential mount!
heres the new metal pieces my dad fabricated.
he even was able to make those edges
03-26-2012, 08:15 PM
#62
![[Image: 20120325_183845.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120325_183845.jpg)
im not used to the skinny bumpers so it just looks odd to me right now
![[Image: 20120325_183936.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120325_183936.jpg)
The rust on the bottom front was a little worse then i expected but nothing i cant fix!
![[Image: 20120325_184000.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120325_184000.jpg)
Purplecomputer
03-26-2012, 08:15 PM #62I put on the front euro bumper yesterday and it was easier then i expected
im not used to the skinny bumpers so it just looks odd to me right now
The rust on the bottom front was a little worse then i expected but nothing i cant fix!
03-26-2012, 10:50 PM
#63
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
I dig it. Def need a Euro plate for the front, then you’ll like it for sure. Are you going to put the rubber trim on? It surprisingly (to me) looks ok without it.
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
03-27-2012, 06:36 AM
#64
Purplecomputer
03-27-2012, 06:36 AM #64the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.
03-28-2012, 11:54 AM
#65
here is the bumper pulled off before i cleaned the bottom
![[Image: 20120328_103515.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_103515.jpg)
![[Image: 20120328_103525.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_103525.jpg)
here it is cleaned!
![[Image: 20120328_105244.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_105244.jpg)
there were some rusty spots so i sanded them and sprayed primer and the i coated it with paint that matches the body color. I didnt want to post the finished result on that cause I messed it up but it looks better then rust
![[Image: 20120328_111159.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_111159.jpg)
![[Image: 20120328_111149.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_111149.jpg)
here is the finished result with the bumper on. I am pretty sure i messedd this up too because i didnt have the metal pieces which aligned the tips and There is to much space between the bumper and car.. take a look and let me know if i did it wrong
![[Image: 20120328_121414.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_121414.jpg)
![[Image: 20120328_121424.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_121424.jpg)
![[Image: 20120328_121429.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_121429.jpg)
heres a shot from far away
![[Image: 20120328_122132.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120328_122132.jpg)
i also was finally able to align the driver side door striker. no more slamming!
today was a good day
This post was last modified: 03-28-2012, 11:56 AM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
03-28-2012, 11:54 AM #65My day off! its going to rain here in NY so i figured i would swap the rear bumper before it does.
here is the bumper pulled off before i cleaned the bottom
here it is cleaned!
there were some rusty spots so i sanded them and sprayed primer and the i coated it with paint that matches the body color. I didnt want to post the finished result on that cause I messed it up but it looks better then rust
here is the finished result with the bumper on. I am pretty sure i messedd this up too because i didnt have the metal pieces which aligned the tips and There is to much space between the bumper and car.. take a look and let me know if i did it wrong
heres a shot from far away
i also was finally able to align the driver side door striker. no more slamming!
today was a good day
03-28-2012, 12:09 PM
#66
(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.
if it don’t blow black...take it back.
1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty
The VEGEWGN
03-28-2012, 01:05 PM
#67
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-28-2012, 01:05 PM #67Those bumpers look pretty awesome, now you just need to get your turbo conversion set up and those euro lights and you'll have one bitchin' mercedes!!
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-28-2012, 02:03 PM
#68
(03-28-2012, 12:09 PM)w123love(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.
yeah the shots are all too far away for me to really make out anything. ill fix it later this week
(03-28-2012, 01:05 PM)sassparilla_kid Those bumpers look pretty awesome, now you just need to get your turbo conversion set up and those euro lights and you'll have one bitchin' mercedes!!
Im justing waiting on the HID kit to come in before i put those on and i just need a few more parts for the turbo conversion which i am working out with another forum member!
This post was last modified: 03-28-2012, 02:04 PM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
03-28-2012, 02:03 PM #68(03-28-2012, 12:09 PM)w123love(03-27-2012, 06:36 AM)Purplecomputer the rubber trim is on, Is the trim supposed to be on top of the bumper because is underneath it right now.Yeah, take a look at other Euro W123’s.
yeah the shots are all too far away for me to really make out anything. ill fix it later this week
(03-28-2012, 01:05 PM)sassparilla_kid Those bumpers look pretty awesome, now you just need to get your turbo conversion set up and those euro lights and you'll have one bitchin' mercedes!!
Im justing waiting on the HID kit to come in before i put those on and i just need a few more parts for the turbo conversion which i am working out with another forum member!
06-21-2012, 10:44 AM
#69
okay so,
Ive done a few things but havent really documented it
I put on the euro headlights, I love em!
![[Image: w123front.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/w123front.jpg)
Then There was some missing paint and stuff so I went to an auto body and got matching paint in a paint can and just covered it up with light layers, came out pretty good
![[Image: 20120611_190708.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120611_190708.jpg)
Then I put in the chrome tail light trim, huge difference
![[Image: 20120610_175553.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120610_175553.jpg)
thats really all ive done to date but BIG NEWS GUYZ!
I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
Purplecomputer
06-21-2012, 10:44 AM #69WOAH! STATUS UPDATE GUYZ!11!
okay so,
Ive done a few things but havent really documented it
I put on the euro headlights, I love em!
Then There was some missing paint and stuff so I went to an auto body and got matching paint in a paint can and just covered it up with light layers, came out pretty good
Then I put in the chrome tail light trim, huge difference
thats really all ive done to date but BIG NEWS GUYZ!
I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
06-21-2012, 11:33 AM
#70
(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
Lookin' good! However, something WILL go wrong-that's just the way turbo swaps go
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-21-2012, 11:33 AM #70(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
Lookin' good! However, something WILL go wrong-that's just the way turbo swaps go
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-21-2012, 11:55 AM
#71
(06-21-2012, 11:33 AM)Simpler=Better(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
Lookin' good! However, something WILL go wrong-that's just the way turbo swaps go
no need to tell me! I know it first hand!
Purplecomputer
06-21-2012, 11:55 AM #71(06-21-2012, 11:33 AM)Simpler=Better(06-21-2012, 10:44 AM)Purplecomputer I am installing or going to actually install my turbo this weekend! my parents will be gone for a week on a cruise leaving me their awezome toyota camry so I have a back up car in case all goes wrong
Lookin' good! However, something WILL go wrong-that's just the way turbo swaps go
no need to tell me! I know it first hand!
06-21-2012, 12:58 PM
#72
That place sells pretty much any connector you could need. I got new fittings and hoses for the transmission and engine oil coolers. Pretty economical to make your own instead of paying a hydraulic shop to do it for you.
They sell different types of hoses and fittings, some take clamps, some use 'aeroquip' push-on connectors that are super heavy duty. Get the ones you need clamps for, the aeroquip lines are "push on", but my arm isn't exactly a hydraulic press and getting everything together was a nightmare.
They also actually have customer service which is pretty rare these days, if you call them they will work out what you need.
http://www.batinc.net/mocal-central.htm
That place sells pretty much any connector you could need. I got new fittings and hoses for the transmission and engine oil coolers. Pretty economical to make your own instead of paying a hydraulic shop to do it for you.
They sell different types of hoses and fittings, some take clamps, some use 'aeroquip' push-on connectors that are super heavy duty. Get the ones you need clamps for, the aeroquip lines are "push on", but my arm isn't exactly a hydraulic press and getting everything together was a nightmare.
They also actually have customer service which is pretty rare these days, if you call them they will work out what you need.
06-21-2012, 01:12 PM
#73
(06-21-2012, 12:58 PM)bryant.cw http://www.batinc.net/mocal-central.htm
That place sells pretty much any connector you could need. I got new fittings and hoses for the transmission and engine oil coolers. Pretty economical to make your own instead of paying a hydraulic shop to do it for you.
They sell different types of hoses and fittings, some take clamps, some use 'aeroquip' push-on connectors that are super heavy duty. Get the ones you need clamps for, the aeroquip lines are "push on", but my arm isn't exactly a hydraulic press and getting everything together was a nightmare.
They also actually have customer service which is pretty rare these days, if you call them they will work out what you need.
I have the 300d oil line from the filter housing to the turbo thats what I will use and I already have an adapter made up for the turbo drain, thats all i really need for that, but if those hoses dont work out I will order something from this site since it looks very highquality
Purplecomputer
06-21-2012, 01:12 PM #73(06-21-2012, 12:58 PM)bryant.cw http://www.batinc.net/mocal-central.htm
That place sells pretty much any connector you could need. I got new fittings and hoses for the transmission and engine oil coolers. Pretty economical to make your own instead of paying a hydraulic shop to do it for you.
They sell different types of hoses and fittings, some take clamps, some use 'aeroquip' push-on connectors that are super heavy duty. Get the ones you need clamps for, the aeroquip lines are "push on", but my arm isn't exactly a hydraulic press and getting everything together was a nightmare.
They also actually have customer service which is pretty rare these days, if you call them they will work out what you need.
I have the 300d oil line from the filter housing to the turbo thats what I will use and I already have an adapter made up for the turbo drain, thats all i really need for that, but if those hoses dont work out I will order something from this site since it looks very highquality
06-21-2012, 09:16 PM
#74
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-21-2012, 09:16 PM #74Awesome, looks pretty sweet dude, hope all goes well with the turbo swap! As long as the manifolds come off without too many problems then I think you will have it made in the shade
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
06-21-2012, 09:25 PM
#75
(06-21-2012, 09:16 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, looks pretty sweet dude, hope all goes well with the turbo swap! As long as the manifolds come off without too many problems then I think you will have it made in the shade
I am actually pretty worried about the whole oil lines as well as fabricating and getting the acceleration linkage working
Purplecomputer
06-21-2012, 09:25 PM #75(06-21-2012, 09:16 PM)sassparilla_kid Awesome, looks pretty sweet dude, hope all goes well with the turbo swap! As long as the manifolds come off without too many problems then I think you will have it made in the shade
I am actually pretty worried about the whole oil lines as well as fabricating and getting the acceleration linkage working
06-21-2012, 09:27 PM
#76
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-21-2012, 09:27 PM #76I'm sure you'll figure it all out, and if not, then throw the keys to that extra car into the woods and you will have no other option lol
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
06-21-2012, 09:43 PM
#77
(06-21-2012, 09:27 PM)sassparilla_kid I'm sure you'll figure it all out, and if not, then throw the keys to that extra car into the woods and you will have no other option lol
we have no woods around here
![[Image: 474-whats-all-this-racket.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/474-whats-all-this-racket.jpg)
Purplecomputer
06-21-2012, 09:43 PM #77(06-21-2012, 09:27 PM)sassparilla_kid I'm sure you'll figure it all out, and if not, then throw the keys to that extra car into the woods and you will have no other option lol
we have no woods around here
06-22-2012, 07:42 AM
#78
Accel linkage is nothing.
Also, you need to paint this car purple now.
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-22-2012, 07:42 AM #78The oil lines are easy-get it all lined up, mark with a sharpie, and take it to a radiator shop for brazing. Best braze job I ever had done on my car cost me a whole $2.50. In a pinch you can run fuel injection line-it's rated for the 200psi or so that goes through. Ran my engine the last 2,000 miles that way.
Accel linkage is nothing.
Also, you need to paint this car purple now.
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-22-2012, 08:39 AM
#79
(06-22-2012, 07:42 AM)Simpler=Better The oil lines are easy-get it all lined up, mark with a sharpie, and take it to a radiator shop for brazing. Best braze job I ever had done on my car cost me a whole $2.50. In a pinch you can run fuel injection line-it's rated for the 200psi or so that goes through. Ran my engine the last 2,000 miles that way.
Accel linkage is nothing.
Also, you need to paint this car purple now.
brazing? never heard of that, what does that mean?
Purplecomputer
06-22-2012, 08:39 AM #79(06-22-2012, 07:42 AM)Simpler=Better The oil lines are easy-get it all lined up, mark with a sharpie, and take it to a radiator shop for brazing. Best braze job I ever had done on my car cost me a whole $2.50. In a pinch you can run fuel injection line-it's rated for the 200psi or so that goes through. Ran my engine the last 2,000 miles that way.
Accel linkage is nothing.
Also, you need to paint this car purple now.
brazing? never heard of that, what does that mean?
06-22-2012, 08:47 AM
#80
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-22-2012, 08:47 AM #80A step above soldering and one below welding. I used the stock oil line, cut it off, and had an extension of bronze line brazed on with a banjo fitting for my turbo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-22-2012, 12:50 PM
#81
(06-22-2012, 08:47 AM)Simpler=Better A step above soldering and one below welding. I used the stock oil line, cut it off, and had an extension of bronze line brazed on with a banjo fitting for my turbo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing
Is that necessary for me? Ronnie who also did a 240 turbo conversion did not mention anything about that to me and we have been talking much about this and he has been giving me many tips
Purplecomputer
06-22-2012, 12:50 PM #81(06-22-2012, 08:47 AM)Simpler=Better A step above soldering and one below welding. I used the stock oil line, cut it off, and had an extension of bronze line brazed on with a banjo fitting for my turbo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazing
Is that necessary for me? Ronnie who also did a 240 turbo conversion did not mention anything about that to me and we have been talking much about this and he has been giving me many tips
06-24-2012, 11:23 AM
#82
Yesterday was the first day
So far I took off the manifolds and the accelerator linkage
I was trying to take off the oil filter housing but I didnt really have the right tools. I took of the two big bolts conecting the main lines when i realized I could have saved an hour or two by just replacing the plate that holds the banjo bolt.
Tonight I will drop the oil pan, and install the piping for the turbo oil return. I will post some pictures tonight after some more work is done.
Purplecomputer
06-24-2012, 11:23 AM #82Update
Yesterday was the first day
So far I took off the manifolds and the accelerator linkage
I was trying to take off the oil filter housing but I didnt really have the right tools. I took of the two big bolts conecting the main lines when i realized I could have saved an hour or two by just replacing the plate that holds the banjo bolt.
Tonight I will drop the oil pan, and install the piping for the turbo oil return. I will post some pictures tonight after some more work is done.
06-25-2012, 08:14 AM
#83
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
Purplecomputer
06-25-2012, 08:14 AM #83Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
06-25-2012, 09:36 AM
#84
(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
Try to take some pictures
Good work so far! What happened to the EGT gauge?
This post was last modified: 06-25-2012, 09:36 AM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
06-25-2012, 09:36 AM #84(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
Try to take some pictures
Good work so far! What happened to the EGT gauge?
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
06-25-2012, 09:46 AM
#85
(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
You need a step drill. HF has them the cheapest, but any hardware store will carry them. They work wonders with sheetmetal.
If you're running a stock turbo you probably don't need to braze anything-I though you were going vnt or holset or something like that.
This post was last modified: 06-25-2012, 09:48 AM by Simpler=Better.
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-25-2012, 09:46 AM #85(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
You need a step drill. HF has them the cheapest, but any hardware store will carry them. They work wonders with sheetmetal.
If you're running a stock turbo you probably don't need to braze anything-I though you were going vnt or holset or something like that.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-25-2012, 11:00 AM
#86
(06-25-2012, 09:36 AM)willbhere4u(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
Try to take some pictures
Good work so far! What happened to the EGT gauge?
Ive been mostly working at night so I will take pictures of the car so far. I have to say the engine looks awesome with a turbo on its side, like a giant tumor of awesomness. Oh and the guage is fine but the probe is what broke, I left it on there while i was working and the weight of the manifold cut the wires right at the end of the probe so I cannot splice in new wire, I will have to replace the probe.
(06-25-2012, 09:46 AM)Simpler=Better(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
You need a step drill. HF has them the cheapest, but any hardware store will carry them. They work wonders with sheetmetal.
If you're running a stock turbo you probably don't need to braze anything-I though you were going vnt or holset or something like that.
Step drill, never thought of that. I may have made a big doody with where i am going to put the oil return but if ronnie who has also put the turbo on a 240d and did it this way and it worked for him, I will trust him.
Edit: heres a little teaser, its a terrible photo but i wanted to get the spindle thing inside the turbo in the shot, which i wasnt able to do anyway
![[Image: 20120624_223124.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120624_223124.jpg)
also when im done with the turbo, anyone want to fix my A/C system?
This post was last modified: 06-25-2012, 11:21 AM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
06-25-2012, 11:00 AM #86(06-25-2012, 09:36 AM)willbhere4u(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I dropped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I don't have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the EGT gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reinstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
Try to take some pictures
Good work so far! What happened to the EGT gauge?
Ive been mostly working at night so I will take pictures of the car so far. I have to say the engine looks awesome with a turbo on its side, like a giant tumor of awesomness. Oh and the guage is fine but the probe is what broke, I left it on there while i was working and the weight of the manifold cut the wires right at the end of the probe so I cannot splice in new wire, I will have to replace the probe.
(06-25-2012, 09:46 AM)Simpler=Better(06-25-2012, 08:14 AM)Purplecomputer Day two,
I droppped the oil pan and started to modify it to be able to take the oil return pipe i had gotten. So far I dont have a big enough drill bit so I sent my friend on a shopping list of tools and things to get.
I mounted the turbo manifold, and air intake and also replaced the exhaust/air gasket while I was at it and mounted the turbo. In this time the egt gauge broke
Tonight I will try to finish all the oil lines reintstall the oil pan and start working on the throttle linkage.
You need a step drill. HF has them the cheapest, but any hardware store will carry them. They work wonders with sheetmetal.
If you're running a stock turbo you probably don't need to braze anything-I though you were going vnt or holset or something like that.
Step drill, never thought of that. I may have made a big doody with where i am going to put the oil return but if ronnie who has also put the turbo on a 240d and did it this way and it worked for him, I will trust him.
Edit: heres a little teaser, its a terrible photo but i wanted to get the spindle thing inside the turbo in the shot, which i wasnt able to do anyway
also when im done with the turbo, anyone want to fix my A/C system?
06-25-2012, 12:45 PM
#87
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-25-2012, 12:45 PM #87Spindle thingy is the impellor/ compressor/ finger chewer
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-25-2012, 02:04 PM
#88
(06-25-2012, 12:45 PM)Simpler=Better Spindle thingy is the impellor/ compressor/ finger chewer
i think you meant ego booster
Purplecomputer
06-25-2012, 02:04 PM #88(06-25-2012, 12:45 PM)Simpler=Better Spindle thingy is the impellor/ compressor/ finger chewer
i think you meant ego booster
06-25-2012, 02:59 PM
#89
hehehheheheDid you polish the turbo?
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
06-25-2012, 02:59 PM #89 hehehhehehe
Did you polish the turbo?
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larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
06-25-2012, 04:11 PM
#90
(06-25-2012, 02:59 PM)Simpler=Better
Did you polish the turbo?
tried, when I got it, it was covered in oil because the forum member i bought it from shipped the oil filter housing in with as well and oil spilled all over the box! Usps would not deliver I had to drive into town to go get it.
Purplecomputer
06-25-2012, 04:11 PM #90(06-25-2012, 02:59 PM)Simpler=Better
Did you polish the turbo?
tried, when I got it, it was covered in oil because the forum member i bought it from shipped the oil filter housing in with as well and oil spilled all over the box! Usps would not deliver I had to drive into town to go get it.
06-25-2012, 07:48 PM
#91
![[Image: 20120625_192836.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120625_192836.jpg)
![[Image: 20120625_192818.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120625_192818.jpg)
![[Image: 20120625_192826.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120625_192826.jpg)
This is the car with the turbo, better shot
![[Image: 20120625_202917.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120625_202917.jpg)
My work area
![[Image: 20120625_203010.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120625_203010.jpg)
![[Image: 20120625_203020.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120625_203020.jpg)
maybe this was the reason why I layed under the car for an hour trying to figure out what i was doing
![[Image: 20120625_203005.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/20120625_203005.jpg)
I didnt actually drink that many....i shared it with my buddy whos helping me.
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Purplecomputer
06-25-2012, 07:48 PM #91Had this made today, cost me a pretty penny. Mostly cause i sent my friend and i think they took advantage of him $100....
This is the car with the turbo, better shot
My work area
maybe this was the reason why I layed under the car for an hour trying to figure out what i was doing
I didnt actually drink that many....i shared it with my buddy whos helping me.
06-26-2012, 06:58 PM
#93
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
06-26-2012, 06:58 PM #93That is looking awesome. Can't wait to hear about results!
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
06-27-2012, 08:13 AM
#94
(06-26-2012, 05:34 PM)ronnie I know nothing about a/c
The tube should have fit, or just needed to be bent a bit to line up.
yeah I wish I spent more time with it trying to make it work because now the new hose I had made is too long! the way I have it right now there are no kinks but i fear it will not get proper oil the way it is. If you guys think its fine I will leave it as I am running short on what I call emergency cash
![[Image: imagejpeg_2.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/imagejpeg_2.jpg)
![[Image: imagejpeg_2_2.jpg]](http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e338/links156/imagejpeg_2_2.jpg)
(06-26-2012, 06:58 PM)sassparilla_kid That is looking awesome. Can't wait to hear about results!
I am really way over my head at this point and having feelings of giving up. Ill push through.
This post was last modified: 06-27-2012, 08:14 AM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
06-27-2012, 08:13 AM #94(06-26-2012, 05:34 PM)ronnie I know nothing about a/c
The tube should have fit, or just needed to be bent a bit to line up.
yeah I wish I spent more time with it trying to make it work because now the new hose I had made is too long! the way I have it right now there are no kinks but i fear it will not get proper oil the way it is. If you guys think its fine I will leave it as I am running short on what I call emergency cash
(06-26-2012, 06:58 PM)sassparilla_kid That is looking awesome. Can't wait to hear about results!
I am really way over my head at this point and having feelings of giving up. Ill push through.
06-27-2012, 09:29 AM
#95
I took some old hose and wrapped it around the oil hose and used zip ties to hold it in place
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
06-27-2012, 09:29 AM #95It should work just fine just make sure it not rubbing on anything!
I took some old hose and wrapped it around the oil hose and used zip ties to hold it in place
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
06-27-2012, 09:59 AM
#96
(06-27-2012, 09:29 AM)willbhere4u It should work just fine just make sure it not rubbing on anything!
I took some old hose and wrapped it around the oil hose and used zip ties to hold it in place
excellent, Ill if i can organize the hose a little and make sure its not rubbing on anything. Tonight I will tackle the return hose and ill be done with the oil part of the project and moving onto the throttle linkage!
Purplecomputer
06-27-2012, 09:59 AM #96(06-27-2012, 09:29 AM)willbhere4u It should work just fine just make sure it not rubbing on anything!
I took some old hose and wrapped it around the oil hose and used zip ties to hold it in place
excellent, Ill if i can organize the hose a little and make sure its not rubbing on anything. Tonight I will tackle the return hose and ill be done with the oil part of the project and moving onto the throttle linkage!
06-27-2012, 10:20 AM
#97
two words-
Fukin awesome
Love the look, congratulations on how its turning out, looks good so far!
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
how in the holy hell have i missed this thread the whole time!?
two words-
Fukin awesome
Love the look, congratulations on how its turning out, looks good so far!
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
06-27-2012, 11:45 AM
#98
(06-27-2012, 10:20 AM)JB3 how in the holy hell have i missed this thread the whole time!?
two words-
Fukin awesome
Love the look, congratulations on how its turning out, looks good so far!
thanks, I am certainly trying my best with this car and its not easy sometimes.
Purplecomputer
06-27-2012, 11:45 AM #98(06-27-2012, 10:20 AM)JB3 how in the holy hell have i missed this thread the whole time!?
two words-
Fukin awesome
Love the look, congratulations on how its turning out, looks good so far!
thanks, I am certainly trying my best with this car and its not easy sometimes.
06-27-2012, 11:50 AM
#99
here is a link to my engine build, if anyone needs some more ideas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...616-a.html
This post was last modified: 06-27-2012, 11:54 AM by ronnie.
There is an oriface in the turbo that restricts oil flow, so no need to worry about the hose, unless it really is kinked.
here is a link to my engine build, if anyone needs some more ideas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...616-a.html
06-27-2012, 12:21 PM
#100
(06-27-2012, 11:50 AM)ronnie There is an oriface in the turbo that restricts oil flow, so no need to worry about the hose, unless it really is kinked.
here is a link to my engine build, if anyone needs some more ideas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...616-a.html
No kinks, just a few bends. I am super releaved now, PHEW! Ill post pictures on how I have the return set up once I finish it!
Purplecomputer
06-27-2012, 12:21 PM #100(06-27-2012, 11:50 AM)ronnie There is an oriface in the turbo that restricts oil flow, so no need to worry about the hose, unless it really is kinked.
here is a link to my engine build, if anyone needs some more ideas
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/dies...616-a.html
No kinks, just a few bends. I am super releaved now, PHEW! Ill post pictures on how I have the return set up once I finish it!
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