ALDA surprise...
ALDA surprise...
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01-21-2013, 02:27 PM
#2
raysorenson
01-21-2013, 02:27 PM #2That's either the original plastic seal melted or some goo somebody stuck in there. I've never seen the blue thing, someone may have just stuck it there.
01-21-2013, 04:53 PM
#5
For general ALDA tuning info, google around. It's a clever device that works well at stock boost levels with stock pumps.
raysorenson
01-21-2013, 04:53 PM #5I'm ideologically opposed the ALDA removal, but others like it. You've got to tear that stuff off to make an adjustment. Get some wire cutters, grab a little piece of the metal can around the black stuff and tear it off. Underneath, you'll find the adjustment screw and lock nut.
For general ALDA tuning info, google around. It's a clever device that works well at stock boost levels with stock pumps.
01-21-2013, 05:58 PM
#6
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
01-21-2013, 05:58 PM #6If you do remove it, setup a boost gauge and EGT probe. Without the ALDA you lose overboost protection
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
01-21-2013, 06:03 PM
#7
(01-21-2013, 05:58 PM)Simpler=Better If you do remove it, setup a boost gauge and EGT probe. Without the ALDA you lose overboost protection
This is essentially my end game anyways. I'll start looking for a decent multi-gauge soon. Anything around that won't break my little piggy bank that has boost and egt together? I'm forgetting another important gauge worth of information here.
1982 300SD.. owner since 3 Nov 2012...
(01-21-2013, 05:58 PM)Simpler=Better If you do remove it, setup a boost gauge and EGT probe. Without the ALDA you lose overboost protection
This is essentially my end game anyways. I'll start looking for a decent multi-gauge soon. Anything around that won't break my little piggy bank that has boost and egt together? I'm forgetting another important gauge worth of information here.
1982 300SD.. owner since 3 Nov 2012...
01-28-2013, 10:14 AM
#9
(01-21-2013, 06:22 PM)MFSuper90 I have a 3in1 glowshift gauge. Wasn't to expensive, and I like it
Link?
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
SurfRodder
01-28-2013, 10:14 AM #9(01-21-2013, 06:22 PM)MFSuper90 I have a 3in1 glowshift gauge. Wasn't to expensive, and I like it
Link?
W123 Mods: 4 speed ** manual climate control ** '85 Kalitucky intake ** manual windows & full tint ** Euro headlights retrofit w/bixenon projectors ** 4 brake light mod ** Vogtland 50mm drop front & Lesjofors S600 drop rear springs ** 16" rims ** late w126 brake spindles, rotors & calipers ** full suspension rehab ** Bilstein HDs ** AL129X alternator & 1/0 starter and charging cables ** 300GD clutch/flywheel ** AFCO 80103N radiator & Earl's 41610 oil cooler ** custom block-off plate, remote oil filter & t-stat ** MW IP w/ tomnik's 6.5mm 'Holly' elements **
S124 Mods: 400E Rear subframe ** SL600 Brakes ** Late 300E 210mm diff ** SLK230 6 speed ** 17" CLK rims ** Vented RF Fender ** Facelift Hood, Headlights, and Lower Cladding **
OBK# 62
01-28-2013, 10:55 AM
#10
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
01-28-2013, 10:55 AM #10I ran a $60 lab readout panel. Square, digital, and you could program an alarm limit that tripped a relay to do whatever
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
01-28-2013, 10:59 AM
#11
(01-28-2013, 10:55 AM)Simpler=Better I ran a $60 lab readout panel. Square, digital, and you could program an alarm limit that tripped a relay to do whatever
Sounds a little out of my league, but it sounds intriguing. Any information on this?
1982 300SD.. owner since 3 Nov 2012...
01-28-2013, 12:43 PM
#12
![[Image: scaled.php?server=11&filename=controlpan...es=landing]](http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg11/scaled.php?server=11&filename=controlpaneld.jpg&res=landing)
That right thurr: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIGITAL-EGT-THER...b6&vxp=mtr
There are similarly priced round digital gauges, so it's up to you and your preference
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
01-28-2013, 12:43 PM #12
That right thurr: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIGITAL-EGT-THER...b6&vxp=mtr
There are similarly priced round digital gauges, so it's up to you and your preference
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
01-28-2013, 01:04 PM
#14
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
01-28-2013, 01:04 PM #14Center vents, if you do em' up right they look stock. (I had to still finish the trim in teh pic :p)
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
01-28-2013, 08:49 PM
#15
1982 300SD.. owner since 3 Nov 2012...
I suppose the round vents would come in hand with this right now, but I'm stuck with my awesomely hideous rectangle ones.. I'll see what I can work with them though.. still waiting on a hand primer to get my car started after doing a purge and filter swap this weekend.
1982 300SD.. owner since 3 Nov 2012...
02-04-2013, 04:08 PM
#16
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
02-04-2013, 04:08 PM #16As requested, kinda unrelated:
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
02-04-2013, 05:58 PM
#17
In other news my wife managed to break her leg and thus won't be driving my tdi, or anything else for that matter, for a few months. With that, I tore the interior out of the benz today to start the cleaning and refinish process. It should make finding a spot for my gauges a little easier with everything out of the car... still trying to get the passenger kick panel out though.
1982 300SD.. owner since 3 Nov 2012...
That's a very fancy setup you have there.
In other news my wife managed to break her leg and thus won't be driving my tdi, or anything else for that matter, for a few months. With that, I tore the interior out of the benz today to start the cleaning and refinish process. It should make finding a spot for my gauges a little easier with everything out of the car... still trying to get the passenger kick panel out though.
1982 300SD.. owner since 3 Nov 2012...
02-04-2013, 06:09 PM
#18
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
02-04-2013, 06:09 PM #18All the kick panels come out very easily, if it's not you missed a screw somewhere
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
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