Purple turbo 240D
Purple turbo 240D
11-05-2014, 10:10 PM
#602
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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
11-05-2014, 10:10 PM #602Damn straight, gotta keep it STD'd up!
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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?
11-06-2014, 07:47 AM
#603
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
As an aside i now understand how purplecomputer got into the repeat accidents. The traffic situation getting to where he lives is nuts. I saw a 5 or 6 car pileup on the way down, and on the way back getting off LI and away from NY was a tense ordeal with a loaded trailer. The typical NYC and surrounding area driving experience.
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
11-06-2014, 09:36 AM
#604
(11-06-2014, 07:47 AM)JB3 As an aside i now understand how purplecomputer got into the repeat accidents. The traffic situation getting to where he lives is nuts. I saw a 5 or 6 car pileup on the way down, and on the way back getting off LI and away from NY was a tense ordeal with a loaded trailer. The typical NYC and surrounding area driving experience.
Its a mess out here. A lot of the parkways are only three lanes created in the early 1900's for the rich folks when like four people lived on the Island during the summer.
Its hard now to widen the roads due to all the housing around it. Lots of houses would have to be demolished.
I am very happy you now have the car. I know its in good hands and you are genuinely a nice guy.
oh, I forgot to give you the spare tire and jack from the car. Next time you're out here. come pick it up!
Purplecomputer
11-06-2014, 09:36 AM #604(11-06-2014, 07:47 AM)JB3 As an aside i now understand how purplecomputer got into the repeat accidents. The traffic situation getting to where he lives is nuts. I saw a 5 or 6 car pileup on the way down, and on the way back getting off LI and away from NY was a tense ordeal with a loaded trailer. The typical NYC and surrounding area driving experience.
Its a mess out here. A lot of the parkways are only three lanes created in the early 1900's for the rich folks when like four people lived on the Island during the summer.
Its hard now to widen the roads due to all the housing around it. Lots of houses would have to be demolished.
I am very happy you now have the car. I know its in good hands and you are genuinely a nice guy.
oh, I forgot to give you the spare tire and jack from the car. Next time you're out here. come pick it up!
11-11-2014, 12:10 PM
#606
(11-10-2014, 12:31 PM)JB3 thanks!
looking forward to tinkering with it. The wife even likes the color!
Cant wait to see what youll do to it.
Oh before I forget. One of the things I wanted to do when I was going to install the master clutch cylinder was to replace all the brake fluid in the car with new fluid.
I never changed it the four years i had the car and Im not sure when the last time the original owner did, because ya know....he died.
by the way, weren't you working on a turbo 240D w115?
This post was last modified: 11-11-2014, 12:14 PM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
11-11-2014, 12:10 PM #606(11-10-2014, 12:31 PM)JB3 thanks!
looking forward to tinkering with it. The wife even likes the color!
Cant wait to see what youll do to it.
Oh before I forget. One of the things I wanted to do when I was going to install the master clutch cylinder was to replace all the brake fluid in the car with new fluid.
I never changed it the four years i had the car and Im not sure when the last time the original owner did, because ya know....he died.
by the way, weren't you working on a turbo 240D w115?
11-11-2014, 10:01 PM
#607
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
Sill have that 115 with a 617 turbo, the 240 is parked in front of it. Lots of projects building up. It will be a while before i can get into the purpleturbo, but its in great minimal rust shape and im going to make a nice summer car out of it!
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
01-04-2015, 12:33 AM
#608
Car is in great condition as far as rust, I can find next to none. A first for me. Apart from a couple dents its a nice car, nice clean interior with all the simplification I desire. Have decided to go back to US spec 5mph bumpers because of the accident curse this 240 seems to have.
![[Image: 20141203_144452_zps04231119.jpg]](http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/tinworm2/media/1979%20240D%20Turbo/20141203_144452_zps04231119.jpg.html)
![[Image: 20141203_144403_zpsf1f3b9ae.jpg]](http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/tinworm2/media/1979%20240D%20Turbo/20141203_144403_zpsf1f3b9ae.jpg.html)
gonna get it rolling and see what a body shop friend of mine has to say about the trunk corners.
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
so some pics of the purpleturbo as it awaits some spare time.
Car is in great condition as far as rust, I can find next to none. A first for me. Apart from a couple dents its a nice car, nice clean interior with all the simplification I desire. Have decided to go back to US spec 5mph bumpers because of the accident curse this 240 seems to have.
gonna get it rolling and see what a body shop friend of mine has to say about the trunk corners.
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
01-04-2015, 10:35 AM
#609
(01-04-2015, 12:33 AM)JB3 so some pics of the purpleturbo as it awaits some spare time.
...
I think in honor of Purplecomputer and the purple turbo namesake, you really ought to paint the turbo purple.
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Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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DeliveryValve
01-04-2015, 10:35 AM #609(01-04-2015, 12:33 AM)JB3 so some pics of the purpleturbo as it awaits some spare time.
...
I think in honor of Purplecomputer and the purple turbo namesake, you really ought to paint the turbo purple.
.
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
.
01-04-2015, 03:10 PM
#610
(01-04-2015, 10:35 AM)DeliveryValve(01-04-2015, 12:33 AM)JB3 so some pics of the purpleturbo as it awaits some spare time.
...
I think in honor of Purplecomputer and the purple turbo namesake, you really ought to paint the turbo purple.
.
Cannot argue with this wisdom
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
(01-04-2015, 10:35 AM)DeliveryValve(01-04-2015, 12:33 AM)JB3 so some pics of the purpleturbo as it awaits some spare time.
...
I think in honor of Purplecomputer and the purple turbo namesake, you really ought to paint the turbo purple.
.
Cannot argue with this wisdom
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
01-06-2015, 01:29 PM
#611
Maybe you'll have better luck outside of NY with the accidents.
a purple turbo would be pretty sweet. Maybe you can do all the cool things I never got around to.
This post was last modified: 01-06-2015, 02:50 PM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
01-06-2015, 01:29 PM #611I miss this car so bad.
Maybe you'll have better luck outside of NY with the accidents.
a purple turbo would be pretty sweet. Maybe you can do all the cool things I never got around to.
01-09-2015, 01:08 AM
#612
(01-06-2015, 01:29 PM)Purplecomputer I miss this car so bad.
Maybe you'll have better luck outside of NY with the accidents.
a purple turbo would be pretty sweet. Maybe you can do all the cool things I never got around to.
Magicbus has a trunk lid same color and year 240 i intend to grab this weekend. Then we can see if a non bent lid closes or not
Fingers crossed on accidents!
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
(01-06-2015, 01:29 PM)Purplecomputer I miss this car so bad.
Maybe you'll have better luck outside of NY with the accidents.
a purple turbo would be pretty sweet. Maybe you can do all the cool things I never got around to.
Magicbus has a trunk lid same color and year 240 i intend to grab this weekend. Then we can see if a non bent lid closes or not
Fingers crossed on accidents!
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
01-09-2015, 09:35 PM
#613
(01-04-2015, 10:35 AM)DeliveryValve(01-04-2015, 12:33 AM)JB3 so some pics of the purpleturbo as it awaits some spare time.
...
I think in honor of Purplecomputer and the purple turbo namesake, you really ought to paint the turbo purple.
.
X2
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
01-09-2015, 09:35 PM #613(01-04-2015, 10:35 AM)DeliveryValve(01-04-2015, 12:33 AM)JB3 so some pics of the purpleturbo as it awaits some spare time.
...
I think in honor of Purplecomputer and the purple turbo namesake, you really ought to paint the turbo purple.
.
X2
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?
01-09-2015, 10:38 PM
#614
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Look inside the trunk and in particular the spare tire well. You will see the 2 "arms" which are somewhat similar to the crumple zones on the front arms post engine brackets. If they are crumpled, then it will most likely need a little rack love to pull them out.
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
02-07-2015, 01:48 PM
#615
(01-09-2015, 10:38 PM)Greazzer Look inside the trunk and in particular the spare tire well. You will see the 2 "arms" which are somewhat similar to the crumple zones on the front arms post engine brackets. If they are crumpled, then it will most likely need a little rack love to pull them out.
It really doesnt look more than cosmetic, but we will see once some snow melts.
Of course I waited far to long to try and get it in the garage, and....
![[Image: 20150207_133649_zpsi3wpu45o.jpg]](http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/tinworm2/media/1979%20240D%20Turbo/20150207_133649_zpsi3wpu45o.jpg.html)
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
(01-09-2015, 10:38 PM)Greazzer Look inside the trunk and in particular the spare tire well. You will see the 2 "arms" which are somewhat similar to the crumple zones on the front arms post engine brackets. If they are crumpled, then it will most likely need a little rack love to pull them out.
It really doesnt look more than cosmetic, but we will see once some snow melts.
Of course I waited far to long to try and get it in the garage, and....
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
02-08-2015, 02:43 AM
#616
(02-07-2015, 01:48 PM)JB3(01-09-2015, 10:38 PM)Greazzer Look inside the trunk and in particular the spare tire well. You will see the 2 "arms" which are somewhat similar to the crumple zones on the front arms post engine brackets. If they are crumpled, then it will most likely need a little rack love to pull them out.
It really doesnt look more than cosmetic, but we will see once some snow melts.
Of course I waited far to long to try and get it in the garage, and....
Holy Shit ! I hate snow ...
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
(02-07-2015, 01:48 PM)JB3(01-09-2015, 10:38 PM)Greazzer Look inside the trunk and in particular the spare tire well. You will see the 2 "arms" which are somewhat similar to the crumple zones on the front arms post engine brackets. If they are crumpled, then it will most likely need a little rack love to pull them out.
It really doesnt look more than cosmetic, but we will see once some snow melts.
Of course I waited far to long to try and get it in the garage, and....
Holy Shit ! I hate snow ...
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
02-08-2015, 03:33 AM
#617
This post was last modified: 02-08-2015, 03:34 AM 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
02-08-2015, 03:33 AM #617You can't start the car and idle it for an hour with the heater on to melt the snow off? (I have very little experience with this much snow so I'm not sure if that idea will actually work, but part of me wants to think it will)
-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!!!!!!
02-08-2015, 10:39 AM
#618
(02-08-2015, 03:33 AM)sassparilla_kid You can't start the car and idle it for an hour with the heater on to melt the snow off? (I have very little experience with this much snow so I'm not sure if that idea will actually work, but part of me wants to think it will)
dig it out.
the bottom layer on the car will melt and refreeze as thick ice if I tried to melt it off, if there were a battery and the clutch was operating.
plus it would probably overheat if I didn't clear the grill and hood area.
This post was last modified: 02-08-2015, 10:40 AM by JB3.
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
(02-08-2015, 03:33 AM)sassparilla_kid You can't start the car and idle it for an hour with the heater on to melt the snow off? (I have very little experience with this much snow so I'm not sure if that idea will actually work, but part of me wants to think it will)
dig it out.
the bottom layer on the car will melt and refreeze as thick ice if I tried to melt it off, if there were a battery and the clutch was operating.
plus it would probably overheat if I didn't clear the grill and hood area.
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
02-08-2015, 07:02 PM
#619
(02-08-2015, 02:43 AM)Greazzer(02-07-2015, 01:48 PM)JB3(01-09-2015, 10:38 PM)Greazzer Look inside the trunk and in particular the spare tire well. You will see the 2 "arms" which are somewhat similar to the crumple zones on the front arms post engine brackets. If they are crumpled, then it will most likely need a little rack love to pull them out.
It really doesnt look more than cosmetic, but we will see once some snow melts.
Of course I waited far to long to try and get it in the garage, and....
Holy Shit ! I hate snow ...
Holy shit is right!! I guess your boss cant be mad that you were late to work if you sent him this pic, LOL!!!!!
(02-08-2015, 02:43 AM)Greazzer(02-07-2015, 01:48 PM)JB3(01-09-2015, 10:38 PM)Greazzer Look inside the trunk and in particular the spare tire well. You will see the 2 "arms" which are somewhat similar to the crumple zones on the front arms post engine brackets. If they are crumpled, then it will most likely need a little rack love to pull them out.
It really doesnt look more than cosmetic, but we will see once some snow melts.
Of course I waited far to long to try and get it in the garage, and....
Holy Shit ! I hate snow ...
Holy shit is right!! I guess your boss cant be mad that you were late to work if you sent him this pic, LOL!!!!!
01-18-2016, 02:52 PM
#621
So far I've: installed and bled a clutch master, installed a temporary replacement trunk lid, crammed taillights into the rear, flushed the brakes, reinstalled the interior rearview mirror, and replaced the master cylinder reservoir cap.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
01-18-2016, 02:52 PM #621Thanks to JB3's generosity and lack of free time, this thing is now in my hands, running, driving, and registered. Need to resolve issues with the driver's-side foglight and turn signal and have the windshield replaced (major chip) before it will pass the MA safety inspection. I've driven this thing about 100 miles already and love it.
So far I've: installed and bled a clutch master, installed a temporary replacement trunk lid, crammed taillights into the rear, flushed the brakes, reinstalled the interior rearview mirror, and replaced the master cylinder reservoir cap.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
01-20-2016, 08:46 AM
#622
I have been monitoring this forum for any updates to this thread and I finally got one.
So glad you are working on it and enjoying it.
any plans on fixing the rear end?
pictures please
Once you get bored of it, maybe you can sell it back to me in a few years
This post was last modified: 01-20-2016, 08:54 AM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
01-20-2016, 08:46 AM #622WOAH!
I have been monitoring this forum for any updates to this thread and I finally got one.
So glad you are working on it and enjoying it.
any plans on fixing the rear end?
pictures please
Once you get bored of it, maybe you can sell it back to me in a few years
01-22-2016, 10:32 PM
#624
(01-20-2016, 08:46 AM)Purplecomputer WOAH!
I have been monitoring this forum for any updates to this thread and I finally got one.
So glad you are working on it and enjoying it.
any plans on fixing the rear end?
pictures please
Once you get bored of it, maybe you can sell it back to me in a few years
The car is a lot of fun. The turbo is quite seamless. The only time I feel like I'm driving an NA is when I first take off from an intersection. The car is amazing on the highway. I was going 70-80 MPH for most of the trip home, but at one point a GL-series and a Range Rover passed me on an uphill at a good clip, and so I merged into the left lane behind them and managed to hit 90 on the uphill before I had to back for the crest -- it was still pulling! It's been a little difficult to get going in the morning if it's in the 20s or colder, but I did get it going after about 30 seconds of cranking yesterday, when it was probably around 20 degrees.
I need to sort out a bunch of wiring so that I can pass inspection, but once I've done that, changed the oil, and adjusted the valves (waiting on a gasket for that), my plan is to hold the car in place by running a strap between the front tow hook and a large tree stump in the yard, attach a 4x4 piece of wood to the inside rear of the trunk opening, and tie two straps around that at the taillight openings and pull both of those straps with a comealong attached to a basketball pole to pull out the damage.
The exciting thing that I'm planning is the installation of a 717.400 that I have on hand. I think the 5-speed will really transform this car on the highway.
Anyway, here are a few pictures of the car taken by MagicBus over on PeachParts when I stopped at his place on my way home with the car. I don't have any of my own yet...
. MagicBus Indeed I did. Homebuilt with Home Depot parts. Took maybe $20 to put it together. Inflation may have brought that number up a bit now...? I built mine years ago.
Spoiler alert - the car is on the road! Incidentally, I hope Molyapina doesn't mind me posting these, but I snapped a few photos when he stopped by to return the tool:
Clean car. I suspect he'll be very happy with it.
![[Image: 23799193414_19d3ce7493_c.jpg]](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1651/23799193414_19d3ce7493_c.jpg)
![[Image: 24427394515_87e5c88e6d_c.jpg]](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1703/24427394515_87e5c88e6d_c.jpg)
![[Image: 24401187236_03b27ffff4_c.jpg]](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1682/24401187236_03b27ffff4_c.jpg)
Not bored yet
, but I will let you know if I am.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
01-22-2016, 10:32 PM #624(01-20-2016, 08:46 AM)Purplecomputer WOAH!
I have been monitoring this forum for any updates to this thread and I finally got one.
So glad you are working on it and enjoying it.
any plans on fixing the rear end?
pictures please
Once you get bored of it, maybe you can sell it back to me in a few years
The car is a lot of fun. The turbo is quite seamless. The only time I feel like I'm driving an NA is when I first take off from an intersection. The car is amazing on the highway. I was going 70-80 MPH for most of the trip home, but at one point a GL-series and a Range Rover passed me on an uphill at a good clip, and so I merged into the left lane behind them and managed to hit 90 on the uphill before I had to back for the crest -- it was still pulling! It's been a little difficult to get going in the morning if it's in the 20s or colder, but I did get it going after about 30 seconds of cranking yesterday, when it was probably around 20 degrees.
I need to sort out a bunch of wiring so that I can pass inspection, but once I've done that, changed the oil, and adjusted the valves (waiting on a gasket for that), my plan is to hold the car in place by running a strap between the front tow hook and a large tree stump in the yard, attach a 4x4 piece of wood to the inside rear of the trunk opening, and tie two straps around that at the taillight openings and pull both of those straps with a comealong attached to a basketball pole to pull out the damage.
The exciting thing that I'm planning is the installation of a 717.400 that I have on hand. I think the 5-speed will really transform this car on the highway.
Anyway, here are a few pictures of the car taken by MagicBus over on PeachParts when I stopped at his place on my way home with the car. I don't have any of my own yet...
. MagicBus Indeed I did. Homebuilt with Home Depot parts. Took maybe $20 to put it together. Inflation may have brought that number up a bit now...? I built mine years ago.
Spoiler alert - the car is on the road! Incidentally, I hope Molyapina doesn't mind me posting these, but I snapped a few photos when he stopped by to return the tool:
Clean car. I suspect he'll be very happy with it.
Not bored yet
, but I will let you know if I am.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
01-23-2016, 02:55 PM
#625
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
01-23-2016, 02:55 PM #625Progress is being stunted by some dumb stomach bug.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
01-24-2016, 09:03 PM
#626
(01-23-2016, 02:55 PM)Jooseppi Luna Progress is being stunted by some dumb stomach bug.
Feel better!
I am super happy you took on this project.
I put a lot of work into that car, even if it doesn't show.
Whats peachparts saying about the car?
Ive never posted there in fear of them flaming me because of a turbo on a 240!
Purplecomputer
01-24-2016, 09:03 PM #626(01-23-2016, 02:55 PM)Jooseppi Luna Progress is being stunted by some dumb stomach bug.
Feel better!
I am super happy you took on this project.
I put a lot of work into that car, even if it doesn't show.
Whats peachparts saying about the car?
Ive never posted there in fear of them flaming me because of a turbo on a 240!
01-25-2016, 01:58 PM
#627
(01-24-2016, 09:03 PM)PurplecomputerWell, the ride is quite nice with the rebuilt rear suspension(01-23-2016, 02:55 PM)Jooseppi Luna Progress is being stunted by some dumb stomach bug.
Feel better!
I am super happy you took on this project.
I put a lot of work into that car, even if it doesn't show.
Whats peachparts saying about the car?
Ive never posted there in fear of them flaming me because of a turbo on a 240!
. And the turbo really kicks butt!Did you install the drilled and slotted rotors or was that someone else?
So JN Phillips came by and patched the chip in my windshield for $75. I was really impressed by their work -- there was a chip almost the size of a dime in the windshield, and after their work, try as I hard, I can't find where the patch is!
Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief
.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
01-25-2016, 01:58 PM #627(01-24-2016, 09:03 PM)PurplecomputerWell, the ride is quite nice with the rebuilt rear suspension(01-23-2016, 02:55 PM)Jooseppi Luna Progress is being stunted by some dumb stomach bug.
Feel better!
I am super happy you took on this project.
I put a lot of work into that car, even if it doesn't show.
Whats peachparts saying about the car?
Ive never posted there in fear of them flaming me because of a turbo on a 240!
. And the turbo really kicks butt!Did you install the drilled and slotted rotors or was that someone else?
So JN Phillips came by and patched the chip in my windshield for $75. I was really impressed by their work -- there was a chip almost the size of a dime in the windshield, and after their work, try as I hard, I can't find where the patch is!
Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief
.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
01-25-2016, 03:02 PM
#628
(01-25-2016, 01:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna(01-24-2016, 09:03 PM)PurplecomputerWell, the ride is quite nice with the rebuilt rear suspension(01-23-2016, 02:55 PM)Jooseppi Luna Progress is being stunted by some dumb stomach bug.
Feel better!
I am super happy you took on this project.
I put a lot of work into that car, even if it doesn't show.
Whats peachparts saying about the car?
Ive never posted there in fear of them flaming me because of a turbo on a 240!
Did you install the drilled and slotted rotors or was that someone else?
So JN Phillips came by and patched the chip in my windshield for $75. I was really impressed by their work -- there was a chip almost the size of a dime in the windshield, and after their work, try as I hard, I can't find where the patch is!
Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief
Actually, its the biggest change in performance was the new clutch i threw in last year. The car really struggled to accelrate with the old clutch.
I installed drill slotted rotors. All 4 calipers are brand new and so are most of the lines. (you probably noticed this)
I dont remember fixing the rear suspension but im glad you are enjoying this car.
Glad to see its back on the road.
Purplecomputer
01-25-2016, 03:02 PM #628(01-25-2016, 01:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna(01-24-2016, 09:03 PM)PurplecomputerWell, the ride is quite nice with the rebuilt rear suspension(01-23-2016, 02:55 PM)Jooseppi Luna Progress is being stunted by some dumb stomach bug.
Feel better!
I am super happy you took on this project.
I put a lot of work into that car, even if it doesn't show.
Whats peachparts saying about the car?
Ive never posted there in fear of them flaming me because of a turbo on a 240!
Did you install the drilled and slotted rotors or was that someone else?
So JN Phillips came by and patched the chip in my windshield for $75. I was really impressed by their work -- there was a chip almost the size of a dime in the windshield, and after their work, try as I hard, I can't find where the patch is!
Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief
Actually, its the biggest change in performance was the new clutch i threw in last year. The car really struggled to accelrate with the old clutch.
I installed drill slotted rotors. All 4 calipers are brand new and so are most of the lines. (you probably noticed this)
I dont remember fixing the rear suspension but im glad you are enjoying this car.
Glad to see its back on the road.
01-25-2016, 03:47 PM
#629
(01-25-2016, 01:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief
hes off at a grief support group meeting for the lack of availability on 175SR14 early 80s tires.
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
(01-25-2016, 01:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief
hes off at a grief support group meeting for the lack of availability on 175SR14 early 80s tires.
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
01-25-2016, 04:24 PM
#630
(01-25-2016, 03:02 PM)Purplecomputer Actually, its the biggest change in performance was the new clutch i threw in last year. The car really struggled to accelrate with the old clutch.Ohhh that's right, I forgot that you mentioned a new clutch! It's definitely one of the nicer clutches that I've driven. The brakes on this thing are also super tight.
I installed drill slotted rotors. All 4 calipers are brand new and so are most of the lines. (you probably noticed this)
I dont remember fixing the rear suspension but im glad you are enjoying this car.
Glad to see its back on the road.
You listed the rear suspension rebuild in one of the first few pages of your build thread
. EDIT: Whoops, looks like maybe not a full-on rebuild, but you did replace a bunch of rubber back there. Top of page 2.BTW, I remember you mentioning that you think that the KYB shocks you installed need to be replaced. Why is that? Did you think the ride quality was deteriorating, or what?
(01-25-2016, 03:47 PM)JB3(01-25-2016, 01:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief
hes off at a grief support group meeting for the lack of availability on 175SR14 early 80s tires.
That's right. Because the engineers could have spec'd 195/70 R14 tires, and the fact that they didn't most likely indicates that 195/70 R14 tires probably means that they pose a danger in emergency handling maneuvers.
This post was last modified: 01-25-2016, 04:28 PM by Jooseppi Luna.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
01-25-2016, 04:24 PM #630(01-25-2016, 03:02 PM)Purplecomputer Actually, its the biggest change in performance was the new clutch i threw in last year. The car really struggled to accelrate with the old clutch.Ohhh that's right, I forgot that you mentioned a new clutch! It's definitely one of the nicer clutches that I've driven. The brakes on this thing are also super tight.
I installed drill slotted rotors. All 4 calipers are brand new and so are most of the lines. (you probably noticed this)
I dont remember fixing the rear suspension but im glad you are enjoying this car.
Glad to see its back on the road.
You listed the rear suspension rebuild in one of the first few pages of your build thread
. EDIT: Whoops, looks like maybe not a full-on rebuild, but you did replace a bunch of rubber back there. Top of page 2.BTW, I remember you mentioning that you think that the KYB shocks you installed need to be replaced. Why is that? Did you think the ride quality was deteriorating, or what?
(01-25-2016, 03:47 PM)JB3(01-25-2016, 01:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna Haven't had a chance to post a project thread about the car on PP yet -- just started two help-seeking threads so far. leathermang is seemingly on hiatus right now, so that's one less person to give me grief
hes off at a grief support group meeting for the lack of availability on 175SR14 early 80s tires.
That's right. Because the engineers could have spec'd 195/70 R14 tires, and the fact that they didn't most likely indicates that 195/70 R14 tires probably means that they pose a danger in emergency handling maneuvers.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
01-25-2016, 10:11 PM
#631
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
01-25-2016, 10:11 PM #631I'm glad this car stayed in the family
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?
01-26-2016, 11:11 AM
#632
(01-25-2016, 04:24 PM)Jooseppi Luna Ohhh that's right, I forgot that you mentioned a new clutch! It's definitely one of the nicer clutches that I've driven. The brakes on this thing are also super tight.oh right, yeah some of the rubber was all dry rotted out.
You listed the rear suspension rebuild in one of the first few pages of your build thread
BTW, I remember you mentioning that you think that the KYB shocks you installed need to be replaced. Why is that? Did you think the ride quality was deteriorating, or what?
Also those shocks needs to be replaced cause they pissed out the oil in them
I also think I went crazy a little bit and just started to pick out all these little things because I wanted this car to be perfect, but I could never keep up.
yeah....I totally went crazy.
I think you can see how crazy I went in the middle of the thread during the turbo build
Purplecomputer
01-26-2016, 11:11 AM #632(01-25-2016, 04:24 PM)Jooseppi Luna Ohhh that's right, I forgot that you mentioned a new clutch! It's definitely one of the nicer clutches that I've driven. The brakes on this thing are also super tight.oh right, yeah some of the rubber was all dry rotted out.
You listed the rear suspension rebuild in one of the first few pages of your build thread
BTW, I remember you mentioning that you think that the KYB shocks you installed need to be replaced. Why is that? Did you think the ride quality was deteriorating, or what?
Also those shocks needs to be replaced cause they pissed out the oil in them
I also think I went crazy a little bit and just started to pick out all these little things because I wanted this car to be perfect, but I could never keep up.
yeah....I totally went crazy.
I think you can see how crazy I went in the middle of the thread during the turbo build
01-26-2016, 11:12 AM
#633
(01-25-2016, 10:11 PM)Simpler=Better I'm glad this car stayed in the family
Me too.
only problem ill have is convincing him to sell it to me when hes fixed it up.
This post was last modified: 01-26-2016, 11:13 AM by Purplecomputer.
Purplecomputer
01-26-2016, 11:12 AM #633(01-25-2016, 10:11 PM)Simpler=Better I'm glad this car stayed in the family
Me too.
only problem ill have is convincing him to sell it to me when hes fixed it up.
01-26-2016, 11:18 AM
#634
(01-26-2016, 11:12 AM)Purplecomputer(01-25-2016, 10:11 PM)Simpler=Better I'm glad this car stayed in the family
Me too.
only problem ill have is convincing him to sell it to me when hes fixed it up.
interestingly Jooseppi and I were able to conclusively demonstrate that a salvage title can be legally washed away by passing ownership through a state that does not issue old titles.
Im pretty sure hes got a clean MA title for the purpleturbo as RI processed the paperwork and provided an simple uninformative compensation document for registry in MA that said nothing about accidents or insurance payouts
I love it when the bureaucratic process can be used legally to ones advantage
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
(01-26-2016, 11:12 AM)Purplecomputer(01-25-2016, 10:11 PM)Simpler=Better I'm glad this car stayed in the family
Me too.
only problem ill have is convincing him to sell it to me when hes fixed it up.
interestingly Jooseppi and I were able to conclusively demonstrate that a salvage title can be legally washed away by passing ownership through a state that does not issue old titles.
Im pretty sure hes got a clean MA title for the purpleturbo as RI processed the paperwork and provided an simple uninformative compensation document for registry in MA that said nothing about accidents or insurance payouts
I love it when the bureaucratic process can be used legally to ones advantage
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
01-26-2016, 11:23 AM
#635
(01-26-2016, 11:18 AM)JB3 interestingly Jooseppi and I were able to conclusively demonstrate that a salvage title can be legally washed away by passing ownership through a state that does not issue old titles.
Im pretty sure hes got a clean MA title for the purpleturbo as RI processed the paperwork and provided an simple uninformative compensation document for registry in MA that said nothing about accidents or insurance payouts
I love it when the bureaucratic process can be used legally to ones advantage
I was very heated when they considered this car totaled because "parts were hard to find"
the autoshop that the insruance company wanted me to use said it would take them months to fix this car.
I called bullshit, anyway, glad its back.
Can we get a dyno on this car and see how much more power it puts out over stock?
Purplecomputer
01-26-2016, 11:23 AM #635(01-26-2016, 11:18 AM)JB3 interestingly Jooseppi and I were able to conclusively demonstrate that a salvage title can be legally washed away by passing ownership through a state that does not issue old titles.
Im pretty sure hes got a clean MA title for the purpleturbo as RI processed the paperwork and provided an simple uninformative compensation document for registry in MA that said nothing about accidents or insurance payouts
I love it when the bureaucratic process can be used legally to ones advantage
I was very heated when they considered this car totaled because "parts were hard to find"
the autoshop that the insruance company wanted me to use said it would take them months to fix this car.
I called bullshit, anyway, glad its back.
Can we get a dyno on this car and see how much more power it puts out over stock?
01-26-2016, 01:11 PM
#636
(01-26-2016, 11:18 AM)JB3(01-26-2016, 11:12 AM)Purplecomputer(01-25-2016, 10:11 PM)Simpler=Better I'm glad this car stayed in the family
Me too.
only problem ill have is convincing him to sell it to me when hes fixed it up.
interestingly Jooseppi and I were able to conclusively demonstrate that a salvage title can be legally washed away by passing ownership through a state that does not issue old titles.
Im pretty sure hes got a clean MA title for the purpleturbo as RI processed the paperwork and provided an simple uninformative compensation document for registry in MA that said nothing about accidents or insurance payouts
I love it when the bureaucratic process can be used legally to ones advantage
Yup, I have a clean title, which is freakin' awesome. I wonder, though, if things would be different with a post-1980 car that has a standard VIN.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
01-26-2016, 01:11 PM #636(01-26-2016, 11:18 AM)JB3(01-26-2016, 11:12 AM)Purplecomputer(01-25-2016, 10:11 PM)Simpler=Better I'm glad this car stayed in the family
Me too.
only problem ill have is convincing him to sell it to me when hes fixed it up.
interestingly Jooseppi and I were able to conclusively demonstrate that a salvage title can be legally washed away by passing ownership through a state that does not issue old titles.
Im pretty sure hes got a clean MA title for the purpleturbo as RI processed the paperwork and provided an simple uninformative compensation document for registry in MA that said nothing about accidents or insurance payouts
I love it when the bureaucratic process can be used legally to ones advantage
Yup, I have a clean title, which is freakin' awesome. I wonder, though, if things would be different with a post-1980 car that has a standard VIN.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
01-26-2016, 01:12 PM
#637
(01-26-2016, 11:23 AM)Purplecomputer Can we get a dyno on this car and see how much more power it puts out over stock?
That's something that I'd really want to do, too. I'm curious.
This post was last modified: 01-26-2016, 01:12 PM by Jooseppi Luna.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
01-26-2016, 01:12 PM #637(01-26-2016, 11:23 AM)Purplecomputer Can we get a dyno on this car and see how much more power it puts out over stock?
That's something that I'd really want to do, too. I'm curious.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
01-26-2016, 02:45 PM
#638
(01-26-2016, 01:11 PM)Jooseppi Luna Yup, I have a clean title, which is freakin' awesome. I wonder, though, if things would be different with a post-1980 car that has a standard VIN.
Any car older than 2001 gets the same treatment in RI, no title issued. Similar in VT from what i recall
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
(01-26-2016, 01:11 PM)Jooseppi Luna Yup, I have a clean title, which is freakin' awesome. I wonder, though, if things would be different with a post-1980 car that has a standard VIN.
Any car older than 2001 gets the same treatment in RI, no title issued. Similar in VT from what i recall
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
01-26-2016, 04:36 PM
#639
(01-26-2016, 02:45 PM)JB3(01-26-2016, 01:11 PM)Jooseppi Luna Yup, I have a clean title, which is freakin' awesome. I wonder, though, if things would be different with a post-1980 car that has a standard VIN.
Any car older than 2001 gets the same treatment in RI, no title issued. Similar in VT from what i recall
Yeah, but I don't know if MA would run a VIN check on vehicles 1981-up.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
01-26-2016, 04:36 PM #639(01-26-2016, 02:45 PM)JB3(01-26-2016, 01:11 PM)Jooseppi Luna Yup, I have a clean title, which is freakin' awesome. I wonder, though, if things would be different with a post-1980 car that has a standard VIN.
Any car older than 2001 gets the same treatment in RI, no title issued. Similar in VT from what i recall
Yeah, but I don't know if MA would run a VIN check on vehicles 1981-up.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
02-11-2016, 09:44 PM
#640
1) The high beam was not working because of the fuse. Replaced the fuse with a spare I had on hand, will try clean the contacts and replace all the fuses later.
2) The driver's-side foglight wasn't working because the plug was wired incorrectly, so I swapped some wires and that fixed that.
3) There is a chip in the driver's-side headlight lens, so I ordered one on eBay from some dude in Latvia. Should be arriving next week.
Things still left before I sit back and wait for the spring before continuing:
- Driver's-side turn signal has some wiring issues. I get power for the blink, but nothing for the parking light, and when I plug in the bulb, nothing works. Need to swap in a bulb from the right to make sure that that's not contributing to the issue.
- Driver's-side rear taillight is out. Hopefully that's just a bulb issue.
- Change oil
- Adjust valves
- Fix GP wiring
- Get spare tire
- Pull damage from rear
- Replace hood pad
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
02-11-2016, 09:44 PM #640ANYway... update: fixed the following:
1) The high beam was not working because of the fuse. Replaced the fuse with a spare I had on hand, will try clean the contacts and replace all the fuses later.
2) The driver's-side foglight wasn't working because the plug was wired incorrectly, so I swapped some wires and that fixed that.
3) There is a chip in the driver's-side headlight lens, so I ordered one on eBay from some dude in Latvia. Should be arriving next week.
Things still left before I sit back and wait for the spring before continuing:
- Driver's-side turn signal has some wiring issues. I get power for the blink, but nothing for the parking light, and when I plug in the bulb, nothing works. Need to swap in a bulb from the right to make sure that that's not contributing to the issue.
- Driver's-side rear taillight is out. Hopefully that's just a bulb issue.
- Change oil
- Adjust valves
- Fix GP wiring
- Get spare tire
- Pull damage from rear
- Replace hood pad
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
02-13-2016, 08:50 AM
#641
(02-11-2016, 09:44 PM)Jooseppi Luna ANYway... update: fixed the following:
1) The high beam was not working because of the fuse. Replaced the fuse with a spare I had on hand, will try clean the contacts and replace all the fuses later.
2) The driver's-side foglight wasn't working because the plug was wired incorrectly, so I swapped some wires and that fixed that.
3) There is a chip in the driver's-side headlight lens, so I ordered one on eBay from some dude in Latvia. Should be arriving next week.
Things still left before I sit back and wait for the spring before continuing:
- Driver's-side turn signal has some wiring issues. I get power for the blink, but nothing for the parking light, and when I plug in the bulb, nothing works. Need to swap in a bulb from the right to make sure that that's not contributing to the issue.
- Driver's-side rear taillight is out. Hopefully that's just a bulb issue.
- Change oil
- Adjust valves
- Fix GP wiring
- Get spare tire
- Pull damage from rear
- Replace hood pad
Best bet for the driver side tailight is to cut it and wire in a pigtail from another car.
whats wrong with the glowplugs?
I swapped those out with the Pencil style plugs. Wiring was all new when I did it.
Purplecomputer
02-13-2016, 08:50 AM #641(02-11-2016, 09:44 PM)Jooseppi Luna ANYway... update: fixed the following:
1) The high beam was not working because of the fuse. Replaced the fuse with a spare I had on hand, will try clean the contacts and replace all the fuses later.
2) The driver's-side foglight wasn't working because the plug was wired incorrectly, so I swapped some wires and that fixed that.
3) There is a chip in the driver's-side headlight lens, so I ordered one on eBay from some dude in Latvia. Should be arriving next week.
Things still left before I sit back and wait for the spring before continuing:
- Driver's-side turn signal has some wiring issues. I get power for the blink, but nothing for the parking light, and when I plug in the bulb, nothing works. Need to swap in a bulb from the right to make sure that that's not contributing to the issue.
- Driver's-side rear taillight is out. Hopefully that's just a bulb issue.
- Change oil
- Adjust valves
- Fix GP wiring
- Get spare tire
- Pull damage from rear
- Replace hood pad
Best bet for the driver side tailight is to cut it and wire in a pigtail from another car.
whats wrong with the glowplugs?
I swapped those out with the Pencil style plugs. Wiring was all new when I did it.
02-15-2016, 06:31 PM
#642
. I'm scheduled for tomorrow morning at 6 am.Purple, I'll reply to your post later tonight...
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
02-15-2016, 06:31 PM #642Thing failed inspection today BECAUSE THE BATTERY DIED AT THE STATION WHEN THE MECHANIC TRIED TO DRIVE IT IN THE BAY. They gave me a jump and told me to come back when the car will start . I'm scheduled for tomorrow morning at 6 am.
Purple, I'll reply to your post later tonight...
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
02-16-2016, 04:28 PM
#643
Bad idler arm
Underhood exhaust leak
Nonworking front left parking light (it was working yesterday!!!)
Unaimed headlights
Absence of license plate light (totally forgot about those... :o)
I have 60 days to fix it and get a free reinspection.
This post was last modified: 02-16-2016, 04:28 PM by Jooseppi Luna.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
02-16-2016, 04:28 PM #643Went back this morning, failed for the following reasons:
Bad idler arm
Underhood exhaust leak
Nonworking front left parking light (it was working yesterday!!!)
Unaimed headlights
Absence of license plate light (totally forgot about those... :o)
I have 60 days to fix it and get a free reinspection.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
02-16-2016, 06:27 PM
#644
Sounds like fairly simply fixes at least!
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Over here in Ohio, I'm like, what's inspection? Lol
Sounds like fairly simply fixes at least!
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
02-16-2016, 09:19 PM
#645
Oh, and it's not a bad idler arm, but a bad drag link.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
Jooseppi Luna
02-16-2016, 09:19 PM #645You guys are so lucky!
Oh, and it's not a bad idler arm, but a bad drag link.
-Jooseppi
1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues
1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod
. Given to me by JB3, who got it from purplecomputer.Some blasphemous vehicles in the fleet as well -- 2004 Corolla 5-speed and 1994 Buick Century
2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."
02-17-2016, 10:14 AM
#646
"unaimed headlights"? good grief.
At least you have 2 months to fix.
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
they certainly arent doing you any favors for an old car, thats for sure.
"unaimed headlights"? good grief.
At least you have 2 months to fix.
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
02-17-2016, 05:23 PM
#647
(02-17-2016, 10:14 AM)JB3 they certainly arent doing you any favors for an old car, thats for sure.Well, they did let the trunk lid pass in its current configuration, even though they shouldn't have.
"unaimed headlights"? good grief.
At least you have 2 months to fix.
I'm curious how bad the headlights are. If they're aimed such that they're potentially hitting other drivers, then I can understand it.
This post was last modified: 02-17-2016, 09:53 PM by Jooseppi Luna.
Jooseppi Luna
02-17-2016, 05:23 PM #647(02-17-2016, 10:14 AM)JB3 they certainly arent doing you any favors for an old car, thats for sure.Well, they did let the trunk lid pass in its current configuration, even though they shouldn't have.
"unaimed headlights"? good grief.
At least you have 2 months to fix.
I'm curious how bad the headlights are. If they're aimed such that they're potentially hitting other drivers, then I can understand it.
02-17-2016, 05:34 PM
#648
This post was last modified: 02-17-2016, 09:53 PM by Jooseppi Luna.
Jooseppi Luna
02-17-2016, 05:34 PM #648Anyway, car refused to start when I tried to drive home from school today, and it turns out that the alt isn't charging the battery enough. So I am going to replace the voltage regulator and hopefully that is the only issue.
02-17-2016, 07:58 PM
#649
.Once I get a 5-speed in there and a hood pad mounted, things should improve.
This post was last modified: 02-17-2016, 09:52 PM by Jooseppi Luna.
Jooseppi Luna
02-17-2016, 07:58 PM #649BTW, the sound system Purple put in this car is really nice! It's honestly a shame the car is so loud, keeps you from appreciating the sound system .
Once I get a 5-speed in there and a hood pad mounted, things should improve.
02-17-2016, 09:53 PM
#650
This post was last modified: 02-17-2016, 09:54 PM by Jooseppi Luna.
Jooseppi Luna
02-17-2016, 09:53 PM #650New voltage regulator installed, battery charging inside. I'll try starting it and checking the voltage tomorrow.
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