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- Wed Aug 14, 2013 12:01 am
- Forum: L300 Technical
- Topic: 93 L300 Brake Drum Removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4749
Re: 93 L300 Brake Drum Removal
They are 8mm by 1.25mm pitch.
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:50 pm
- Forum: L300 Technical
- Topic: Overheating question
- Replies: 53
- Views: 31569
Re: Overheating question
Thermostat
I got told by an engine re-builder not to run these engines without a thermostat, the pump needs the back pressure it seems. However he did say you could safely remove the opening part of the thermostat but not the whole thing.
I got told by an engine re-builder not to run these engines without a thermostat, the pump needs the back pressure it seems. However he did say you could safely remove the opening part of the thermostat but not the whole thing.
- Tue Aug 13, 2013 3:32 am
- Forum: L300 Technical
- Topic: Overheating question
- Replies: 53
- Views: 31569
Re: Overheating question
The clutch mechanism on the cooling fan starts slipping with age and can reduce the airflow through the radiator. Bugs etc in the radiator or between the radiator and the aircon condenser can also reduce cooling capacity. It's not a loose fan belt by any chance?
- Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:48 pm
- Forum: WVO and Biodiesel
- Topic: Biodiesel bad for engine?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4794
Re: Biodiesel bad for engine?
I ran homemade biodiesel in my Mercedes 300D for 5 years and it ran perfectly the whole time. That being said, not all bio is equal, it is important to get all methanol out of the bio as the methanol is miscible with soap and the soap will stop you pretty quick.
- Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:41 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hi from Nimbin
- Replies: 1
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Hi from Nimbin
I am a new member and this is just to introduce myself and my van. It's a 1992 Starwagon and I bought it as a wreck, originally a mini bus. I have ripped out the back seats and I am currently repairing the engine which is a 4g64. I have replaced the pistons rings and big end bearings. I am currently...