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1984 300D TURBO DIESEL Sleeper - sneakystd - 10-25-2023
Just bought a 1984 300D Turbo Diesel in NE USA.
150K miles on the clock.
So far I have deleted both the EGR and ALDA. I feel I am getting more power in the low end but not a lot of increase in black smoke. I am able to do minor burnouts
What is the next logical component to upgrade? I want to create custom cold air intake. I have also seen available turbo and injection pump upgrades but those are a bit out of budget at the moment.
Any tips on adjusting the gas pedal linkage? The car really has no go until about 3/4 to full throttle.
I intend to keep this thread updated with photos as the car progresses! Cheers!
RE: 1984 300D TURBO DIESEL Sleeper - NZScott - 10-26-2023
It *should* already have the best cold air intake right from factory
I believe you left hand drive folk have a bushing on the firewall that wears causing excessive slop in the throttle linkage.
Nice car, just needs the cut and polish finished
RE: 1984 300D TURBO DIESEL Sleeper - sneakystd - 10-26-2023
(10-26-2023, 12:46 AM)NZScott It *should* already have the best cold air intake right from factory
I believe you left hand drive folk have a bushing on the firewall that wears causing excessive slop in the throttle linkage.
Nice car, just needs the cut and polish finished
I believe you are correct on the worn out bushing for the throttle linkage. Looks absolutely terrible. I am curious as to how the linkage is not binding up. Will be thoroughly going over it and replacing the bushing.
I will be putting the stock intake back on after purchasing a new filter and filter housing bushings.
RE: 1984 300D TURBO DIESEL Sleeper - sneakystd - 11-05-2023
I fixed the linkage with a new assembly. Not OEM but I modified it to operate smoothly.
PS. How do I get images to display correctly in my posts?