Purple turbo 240D
Purple turbo 240D
New voltage regulator doesn't seem to be making a difference . So I will be checking voltage directly at the alternator to make sure that there isn't a wiring issue, and, assuming the wiring is fine, replacing the alternator.
I would probably get rid of that battery. Its a cheap-o pep-boys battery.
I have also had problems with that battery dying on my, prior to that I had one of those inerstate (The green ones) and that lasted me a while
(02-17-2016, 07:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna BTW, 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, 07:58 PM)Jooseppi Luna BTW, 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.
(02-18-2016, 09:44 AM)Purplecomputer I would probably get rid of that battery. Its a cheap-o pep-boys battery.
I have also had problems with that battery dying on my, prior to that I had one of those inerstate (The green ones) and that lasted me a while
(02-18-2016, 09:44 AM)Purplecomputer I would probably get rid of that battery. Its a cheap-o pep-boys battery.
I have also had problems with that battery dying on my, prior to that I had one of those inerstate (The green ones) and that lasted me a while
All right guys, update... and pics!
1) Turns out the charging issue is being caused by a loose tensioner. I need to check it and make sure it's working... if not, I will have to grab one from the JY.
2) My exhaust leak has been caused by the spring clamp holding the header on to the manifold being sheared in two. The exhaust pipe is literally not connected to the manifold. It appears to me that the exhaust pipe is out of alignment with the manifold and the stress applied to the clamp as a result has been too much. I have a spare clamp, just need to lower the header pipe by a little bit and install it.
3) Now the good news!!! I was at the JY today and found a 1981 euro 280E! I got a set of bumpers for $300 and a passenger's-side headlight for $50 (driver's side was gone). Going to go back and try to break into the trunk to see if there is a warning triangle or other cool stuff there. This is going to be one sick little car! This is a pic of the donor from car-part.com:
Also, Purple, here is a picture of the glow plug wiring as it is now. The upper circled wire is connected to the glow plugs, the lower circled wire is part of the original glow plug system. When John and I were trying to start the car for the first time, the upper wire was loosely resting in the lower one. Are they supposed to be connected to each other somehow? Looking at pictures of other cars, it looks like there should be a fuse between them. Can I just get an inline fuse and wire it in?
Went out tonight, adjusted the steering box and started removing thespring clamp off of the exhaust. I think I'm going to just cut most of the bolts.
(02-20-2016, 11:03 PM)JOoseppi Luna Went out tonight, adjusted the steering box and started removing thespring clamp off of the exhaust. I think I'm going to just cut most of the bolts.
(02-20-2016, 11:03 PM)JOoseppi Luna Went out tonight, adjusted the steering box and started removing thespring clamp off of the exhaust. I think I'm going to just cut most of the bolts.
(02-21-2016, 06:53 AM)JB3 Looking back at the pics on page one it looks like the pipe mounting bracket after the expansion joint on the exhaust manifold was initially intact. Check to see if this is snapped, which is a depressingly common problem.
Also check to see if the exhaust pipe mounting bracket off the gearbox is intact. If thats disconnected the exhaust manifold bracket quickly snaps, you need both to keep things from breaking in that area fairly quick
(02-21-2016, 06:53 AM)JB3 Looking back at the pics on page one it looks like the pipe mounting bracket after the expansion joint on the exhaust manifold was initially intact. Check to see if this is snapped, which is a depressingly common problem.
Also check to see if the exhaust pipe mounting bracket off the gearbox is intact. If thats disconnected the exhaust manifold bracket quickly snaps, you need both to keep things from breaking in that area fairly quick
(02-21-2016, 07:24 PM)Jooseppi Luna(02-21-2016, 06:53 AM)JB3 Looking back at the pics on page one it looks like the pipeunting bracket after the expansion joint on the exhaust manifold was initially intact. Check to see if this is snapped, which is a depressingly common problem.
Also check to see if the exhaust pipe mounting bracket off the gearbox is intact. If thats disconnected the exhaust manifold bracket quickly snaps, you need both to keep things from breaking in that area fairly quick
Agh, sorry... do you have a picture of that? Not sure what you're referring to...
(02-21-2016, 07:24 PM)Jooseppi Luna(02-21-2016, 06:53 AM)JB3 Looking back at the pics on page one it looks like the pipeunting bracket after the expansion joint on the exhaust manifold was initially intact. Check to see if this is snapped, which is a depressingly common problem.
Also check to see if the exhaust pipe mounting bracket off the gearbox is intact. If thats disconnected the exhaust manifold bracket quickly snaps, you need both to keep things from breaking in that area fairly quick
Agh, sorry... do you have a picture of that? Not sure what you're referring to...
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I dont remember what I fucked up, but there should be a fuse between those wires. I have no idea why I did that hack job. Probably it was cold one morning, fuse was busted and I was a broke college kid, so thats what I did to get the glow plugs to come on and start the car.
its weird looking into that engine bay through pictures.
Sorry about the wiring mess.
(02-23-2016, 09:14 AM)Purplecomputer ohshit.jpg
I dont remember what I fucked up, but there should be a fuse between those wires. I have no idea why I did that hack job. Probably it was cold one morning, fuse was busted and I was a broke college kid, so thats what I did to get the glow plugs to come on and start the car.
its weird looking into that engine bay through pictures.
Sorry about the wiring mess.
(02-23-2016, 09:14 AM)Purplecomputer ohshit.jpg
I dont remember what I fucked up, but there should be a fuse between those wires. I have no idea why I did that hack job. Probably it was cold one morning, fuse was busted and I was a broke college kid, so thats what I did to get the glow plugs to come on and start the car.
its weird looking into that engine bay through pictures.
Sorry about the wiring mess.
OK, got the correct fuse to connect the plugs and they work. Also replaced the hood cable and latch, fixed the air cleaner mount that was being held in place by 1/3 bolts, and did some other small stuff (most of this was last month).
Just committed to the car big time by ordering $1000 in suspension parts. Basically, I got all of the parts I will need to completely rebuild the suspension and steering systems, except for the parts that Purple already did. I have my last final May 5th or 6th and can start work on this car after that. Whooo!!! In the meanwhile, it is serving me well as my daily driver. I have put almost 1,000 miles on it since getting it and it has now been two weeks since I had to fix anything (not to say that there isn't plenty to fix, but it's not actively keeping me from driving the car ).
Oh, also, I didn't realize how long it was since I had updated this thread.
The exhaust system needs to be replaced. Whoever welded the header onto the straight-pipe in the center welded it on at an angle, such that it can't bolt to the manifold without leaking. I have the parts, just need the time.
I fixed the alternator tensioner, it took a little persuading but I got it put back together.
Also, here's a pic of the car morealess as it is right now. I haven't mounted my euro bumper to the front yet because something there is misaligned and it doesn't fit...
(04-18-2016, 07:11 PM)Jooseppi Luna Oh, also, I didn't realize how long it was since I had updated this thread.
The exhaust system needs to be replaced. Whoever welded the header onto the straight-pipe in the center welded it on at an angle, such that it can't bolt to the manifold without leaking. I have the parts, just need the time.
I fixed the alternator tensioner, it took a little persuading but I got it put back together.
Also, here's a pic of the car morealess as it is right now. I haven't mounted my euro bumper to the front yet because something there is misaligned and it doesn't fit...
(04-18-2016, 07:11 PM)Jooseppi Luna Oh, also, I didn't realize how long it was since I had updated this thread.
The exhaust system needs to be replaced. Whoever welded the header onto the straight-pipe in the center welded it on at an angle, such that it can't bolt to the manifold without leaking. I have the parts, just need the time.
I fixed the alternator tensioner, it took a little persuading but I got it put back together.
Also, here's a pic of the car morealess as it is right now. I haven't mounted my euro bumper to the front yet because something there is misaligned and it doesn't fit...
(04-19-2016, 09:22 AM)Purplecomputer :')
Thank you for fixing this car up. It makes me really happy to see it on the road.
(04-19-2016, 09:22 AM)Purplecomputer :')
Thank you for fixing this car up. It makes me really happy to see it on the road.
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?
I'm super glad this thing is still ticking!
But WHY haven't you painted it purple yet?!?!??!
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?
What do you mean? I already did.
I need to find one of these signs for the car...
(04-28-2016, 04:33 PM)Jooseppi Luna I need to find one of these signs for the car...
(04-28-2016, 04:33 PM)Jooseppi Luna I need to find one of these signs for the car...
(05-02-2016, 01:08 PM)Purplecomputer How did you end up with the rear end? Is it all straightened out?
Do you have plans of swapping out the differential? I think a diff off a turbo model would help with overall highway speeds. That was my plan.
Also, let me know when you get bored of the car one day. Ill buy it off ya!
(05-02-2016, 01:08 PM)Purplecomputer How did you end up with the rear end? Is it all straightened out?
Do you have plans of swapping out the differential? I think a diff off a turbo model would help with overall highway speeds. That was my plan.
Also, let me know when you get bored of the car one day. Ill buy it off ya!
(05-03-2016, 02:58 PM)Petar Please record an acceleration video
Would also be nice to see say a 3rd gear 40-90 and/or fourth gear 60-100
(05-03-2016, 02:58 PM)Petar Please record an acceleration video
Would also be nice to see say a 3rd gear 40-90 and/or fourth gear 60-100
I'M FREE!!! Finals done.
Now to fix this car for real.
(05-05-2016, 08:05 PM)Jooseppi Luna I'M FREE!!! Finals done.
Now to fix this car for real.
(05-05-2016, 08:05 PM)Jooseppi Luna I'M FREE!!! Finals done.
Now to fix this car for real.
(05-06-2016, 06:53 AM)JB3(05-05-2016, 08:05 PM)Jooseppi Luna I'M FREE!!! Finals done.
Now to fix this car for real.
I might have a few diffs kicking around down here at JB3's parts storage facility when you get to that point. If you are still looking for a spare, I have a plethora of wheels down here, including 4 bundts with mounted tires if you want them off my old wagon. What I do have however is a steel rim you can have if you want a matching steel wheel for a spare. I think theres a tires kicking around as well. I was about to recycle it, but ill put it aside if you want the rim.
car is looking good!
(05-06-2016, 06:53 AM)JB3(05-05-2016, 08:05 PM)Jooseppi Luna I'M FREE!!! Finals done.
Now to fix this car for real.
I might have a few diffs kicking around down here at JB3's parts storage facility when you get to that point. If you are still looking for a spare, I have a plethora of wheels down here, including 4 bundts with mounted tires if you want them off my old wagon. What I do have however is a steel rim you can have if you want a matching steel wheel for a spare. I think theres a tires kicking around as well. I was about to recycle it, but ill put it aside if you want the rim.
car is looking good!
In the middle of replacing rotors, front calipers, master cylinder, and front suspension... but I have nothing left to do that can be done quietly, so I'm being forced to turn in . Tomorrow I can start again!
(05-11-2016, 01:12 AM)Jooseppi Luna In the middle of replacing rotors, front calipers, master cylinder, and front suspension... but I have nothing left to do that can be done quietly, so I'm being forced to turn in . Tomorrow I can start again!Sweet! New shoes!
(05-11-2016, 01:12 AM)Jooseppi Luna In the middle of replacing rotors, front calipers, master cylinder, and front suspension... but I have nothing left to do that can be done quietly, so I'm being forced to turn in . Tomorrow I can start again!Sweet! New shoes!