DieselDo
SDD Junior Member
Good news, I think its fixed or at least operating correctly. Problem is I'm not 100% sure what I did. I replace the fuel filter because the gasket was leaking(another thread) and while there cleand out the EBP sensor, bracket and tube. All 3 of which were pretty filled with soot. After cleaning and reassembling and driving off this morning (at 22 deegrees, it was much more behaved and responsive. This afternoon, in the 50's, I could have swore someone did an engine swap it was running that well.
To answer some of the questions
Dpantazis:
1. K&n to be removed ASAP after reading about dusting and lack of filtration, will be installing a OE paper one for now. Was also thing about the 6637 mod. Not sure what the AIS is.
2. Was pressurizing with an adapter in the intake tube remove from the filter box, used regulator at 15PSI first, then again at 20PSI. Sprayed soapy water on the boots looking for bubbles.
3. Not to argue what you are say as I am inexpierenced with turbo diesel, but my jury rigged gauge was showing readings. on that some note Joe, I would say your 100% right except when holding the gauge in my hand the fluxuations stopped, only did it lying on the dash.
4.40 degrees sounds about right. I was aware it is to help warmup and not an emmissions device. I did not know of the fuel temp sensor. I only knew of, oil temp, air temp, coolant temp and backpressure sensor.Thanks for the tip.
5. the previous owner had some work done on it before he passed, I know the water pump, ball joints, and front wheel bearings were replaced, not aware of anything beyond that. Is there a visual way to verify if the boots have been replaced?
Thanks for all your input, Its much appericated.
To answer some of the questions
Dpantazis:
1. K&n to be removed ASAP after reading about dusting and lack of filtration, will be installing a OE paper one for now. Was also thing about the 6637 mod. Not sure what the AIS is.
2. Was pressurizing with an adapter in the intake tube remove from the filter box, used regulator at 15PSI first, then again at 20PSI. Sprayed soapy water on the boots looking for bubbles.
3. Not to argue what you are say as I am inexpierenced with turbo diesel, but my jury rigged gauge was showing readings. on that some note Joe, I would say your 100% right except when holding the gauge in my hand the fluxuations stopped, only did it lying on the dash.
4.40 degrees sounds about right. I was aware it is to help warmup and not an emmissions device. I did not know of the fuel temp sensor. I only knew of, oil temp, air temp, coolant temp and backpressure sensor.Thanks for the tip.
5. the previous owner had some work done on it before he passed, I know the water pump, ball joints, and front wheel bearings were replaced, not aware of anything beyond that. Is there a visual way to verify if the boots have been replaced?
Thanks for all your input, Its much appericated.
