4 Discoveries: 300tdi, 200tdi, V8

Tugela

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May 21, 2007
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Seattle
I would have felt like Kim Dotcom with his Good/Evil Mercedes.

Ha! I'd forgotten about this guy. Good reference:

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AndrewClarke

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May 24, 2012
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New Hamburg, ON
In case anyone's interested, I fired up the 200tdi tonight and it ran surprisingly well for a truck that's been sitting for 3 or whatever years, with diesel the same age. I've put more videos, including a video of that truck running, under various folders at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bfb3bq8l89ux7ig/AAAIDZ-7XPRMUBIS2HUKh_ula?dl=0. I noted in the video that I was feathering the clutch more than I'd expect, but remembered after that the truck has a flat tyre which likely contributed to that.

There are also detailed videos of the 300tdi and v8 trucks. I've tried to show the good and the bad on both of those vehicles in as much details as possible. I have them advertised locally at this point, finally.
 

AndrewClarke

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May 24, 2012
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New Hamburg, ON
I've had a couple friends express an interest in doing an engine swap, or working with me to fix the 300tdi. So I've taken these off the market temporarily to see if any of those offers come through.