| Author |
Message |
 TDi/ Air in radiator/ coolant in reservoir |
hmmwv
 27th Jul 2023 2:00am
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Forum: Tdi · Replies: 0 · Views: 486 · Subject: TDi/ Air in radiator/ coolant in reservoir |
I've got a bit of a problem with my cooling system and I just can't figure out what it is. Maybe one of you guys has an idea?
It's a 300tdi conversion in an exMoD.
I check my coolant level daily ... |
| Help need changing a head gasket in Utah, USA |
hmmwv
27th May 2023 1:50am
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Forum: North America & Canada · Replies: 5 · Views: 2060 · Subject: Help need changing a head gasket in Utah, USA |
Thx for the answers guys.
I agree that the 300tdi is an easy engine to work on, but for some reasons the mechanics here disagree. One flat out told me that he has worked on them before and it's out o ... |
| Help need changing a head gasket in Utah, USA |
hmmwv
26th May 2023 3:14am
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Forum: North America & Canada · Replies: 5 · Views: 2060 · Subject: Help need changing a head gasket in Utah, USA |
Hi,
I'm currently stranded in Moab, Utah, with a blown head gasket (300tdi) and can't find a mechanic that's willing to lend me a hand.
Any members around from that area that would be willing to ... |
| 19j // oil from turbo |
hmmwv
12th Mar 2021 3:33pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3349 · Subject: 19j // oil from turbo |
Thx for the replies.
I've checked again today. There seems to be no issue while the engine is cold. One I let the engine warm up a little (5-10 minutes in idle), I get oil coming from the turbo.
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| 19j // oil from turbo |
hmmwv
11th Mar 2021 7:04am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3349 · Subject: 19j // oil from turbo |
What the blow by like from the oil cap??
How do you test it? |
| 19j // oil from turbo |
hmmwv
10th Mar 2021 6:37pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3349 · Subject: 19j // oil from turbo |
The blowby system was already modified by the previous owner:
- there's a T junction after the breather cap
- on hose is going to the air hose, after the air filter
- on hose is going to a catch ca ... |
| 19j // oil from turbo |
hmmwv
10th Mar 2021 6:11pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 8 · Views: 3349 · Subject: 19j // oil from turbo |
I've got a bit of a problem with my 19j engine and was wondering if maybe somebody has some input for me on how best to proceed from here:
- on my last trip to the Alps I noticed a lot of blue smok ... |
| Help identifying springs |
hmmwv
21st Nov 2020 1:10pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 876 · Subject: Help identifying springs |
| I need some help identifying these springs. My 110 came with a lift kit when I bought it, but unfortunately the seller couldn't tell me anything about it. The shocks are TerraFirma Sport 50mm long tr ... |
| Swivel Housing Gaiter necessary? |
hmmwv
16th Oct 2020 2:10pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 2064 · Subject: Swivel Housing Gaiter necessary? |
thx guys.
I won't replace the missing gaiter and give the other one a good inspection (and possibly remove it). |
| Swivel Housing Gaiter necessary? |
hmmwv
16th Oct 2020 9:13am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 2064 · Subject: Swivel Housing Gaiter necessary? |
I've noted that one of the swivel housings on my 91 ex MoD has a leather gaiter to protect the swivel.
As it's only on one side of the axle, I'm assuming it fell off on the other side.
Are these ... |
| Guten Tag |
hmmwv
7th Oct 2020 7:09am
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 9 · Views: 2427 · Subject: Guten Tag |
Thanks guys.
Stunning photos, I think in picture 2 I would have layed an egg.
Luckily you can usually see pretty early, if there's oncoming traffic and you can stop on some wider parts of the ro ... |
| Guten Tag |
hmmwv
6th Oct 2020 2:34pm
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Forum: My Defender · Replies: 9 · Views: 2427 · Subject: Guten Tag |
Hi,
I bought an ex MoD Defender earlier this year and figured I might fit in well here.
So: hi guys 
I've just completed a 3.500km trip through the Alps and while the trip showed some weakn ... |
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