ok me again, 500kms and my needle is below 3/4 mark...

[shox75]

this is really bad, seems I've destroyed my fuel economy, worst then it was.

Where can i get a good pump timing set?
I'd like to own one, but if htey're expensive, can anyone in BC help me out!

[Mark(The Miser)UK]

this is really bad, seems I've destroyed my fuel economy, worst then it was.

Where can i get a good pump timing set?
I'd like to own one, but if htey're expensive, can anyone in BC help me out!

 :?: 3/4 full or 3/4 empty :?:
All you need is a dial gauge with extension (about 3") It needs at least 5mm or 1/4 inch  of travel.
Use a steel rule and feeler gauges for cam bar (and a suitable bolt if you wish) for the locking pin...

[shox75]

this is really bad, seems I've destroyed my fuel economy, worst then it was.

Where can i get a good pump timing set?
I'd like to own one, but if htey're expensive, can anyone in BC help me out!

 :?: 3/4 full or 3/4 empty :?:
All you need is a dial gauge with extension (about 3") It needs at least 5mm or 1/4 inch  of travel.
Use a steel rule and feeler gauges for cam bar (and a suitable bolt if you wish) for the locking pin...

Umm that would be 3/4 empty. I cant think of anything im doing wrong other then pump timing. I dont have the sleeve, so i adjusted it with just a feeler guage and extension, mounted by a magnetic stand. But I dont trust it because the needle jumps around whenever i go to turn the engine!
So i want to do it properly so i can be sure that timing is correct. And if it is I donno wat else to think of.
Can rebuilt injectors be bad? I've heard of this for Mercedes 300D's, they are not recommended.

[toomanycars]

All you need is a dial gauge with extension (about 3") It needs at least 5mm or 1/4 inch  of travel.
Use a steel rule and feeler gauges for cam bar (and a suitable bolt if you wish) for the locking pin...

Mark. Can you explian what you mean and how to assemble it? eg: size of extension (dia.) and how does it screw into the end of the pump? Will any dial gauge do?

[dieselweasel]

You pretty much have to buy the proper tools.  The extension threads into the timing hole on the back of the pump, and it has a screw in it to hold the gauge.  The dial gauge has a very long rod on it.  I bought mine off E-Bay...there's links to other sites where you can buy them floating around here.

[toomanycars]

Thanks, Ian. Yeah...Just trying to be as miserly as Mark! thing is, I would probably only use it every x years. Seems like a lot of $$ for something that will spend 99.9999% of it's time gathering dust on my shop shelf.

[veeman]

Just got mine off ebay for $55 and he threw in the pump locking as well.  (look for the seller's name of prothe)  It's well made and although it's not metric, I can vouch for the fact that it works as it should.  I timed my 1.5 just  the other day.

I had to take out my vacuum pump to screw in the indicator...not sure if that's normal or not.  This is the first time I've used it.

[watsongs]

I agree - alot of $$ for something I probably won't use more than once in the forseeable future.  Maybe somebody here could set up a loaner/rental program?

[dieselweasel]

Yeah I bought mine from prothe as well, although it came to about 100 Cdn.  I figured hey, I've already got over 5 grand worth of tools so what's another 100 bucks?

On my 1.9 I didn't have to take out the vacuum pump...just the hose for the crankcase ventilation.

[shox75]

Yeah I bought mine from prothe as well, although it came to about 100 Cdn.  I figured hey, I've already got over 5 grand worth of tools so what's another 100 bucks?

On my 1.9 I didn't have to take out the vacuum pump...just the hose for the crankcase ventilation.

I was looking at that add too, is it worth it and is it a quality one at least.??

[Mark(The Miser)UK]

Here's a picture of adaptor etc
Nope I've removed it 'cus it couldn't be seen except by me so I'll repost tomorrow or so...

[Mark(The Miser)UK]

'Ucking 'Ell
Sorry guys I seem to have over done it (thank god I don't postmany pictures ) :shock:

Looks like you can see the molecular structure
 :mrgreen: The thread is 8mm x 1mm

[toomanycars]

I agree - alot of $$ for something I probably won't use more than once in the forseeable future.  Maybe somebody here could set up a loaner/rental program?

This could be a big ask.
I thinks it's a great idea...But who initially buys it? Postage costs? Hire fees? Repacement if it gets lost/broken? I would love to borrow one. But I reckon there would be no volunteers to lend it out!

[dieselweasel]

Yeah I bought mine from prothe as well, although it came to about 100 Cdn.  

I was looking at that add too, is it worth it and is it a quality one at least.??

The tool is good quality.  It's worth it.

[kuggkrans]

is there any one who has a drawing of it? or can make one?