shakes, poor throttle response, starving?
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If filters are sour then you will feel the motor balance out within minutes - if not then you needed them anyways and we go to the next step of diagnosis towards ensuring the motor has fuel.
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You need the fuel filters replaced at no more than 10,000 miles, even that many miles is risky. In fact, you need a set of fuel filters and the low profile 36mm socket stuffed behind the seat so you don't get stranded.
If filters are sour then you will feel the motor balance out within minutes - if not then you needed them anyways and we go to the next step of diagnosis towards ensuring the motor has fuel.
If filters are sour then you will feel the motor balance out within minutes - if not then you needed them anyways and we go to the next step of diagnosis towards ensuring the motor has fuel.
Should I also put the Blue Spring back in the regulator while I am at it, or leave the stock one in?
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The stock spring is aged and weak, the blue spring mod with new seals hurts nothing and helps to prolong the life of the injectors. Often it is easier to fix one thing at a time, such as the fuel filters first and the blue spring next - up to you. Just be safe and keep your head straight.
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Go ahead and pick up a new cap. I think you can get a strap wrench up in there. If not the whole pump and filter assembly is not that hard to take off.
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Now, for the oil you stated was used........Quaker state?
I don't know they even make a diesel rated oil, I have heard of it for some imports but never seen a QS diesel oil or heard of anyone running it.
Can you confirm? Running automotive oil in a diesel engine not a good idea.
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Yeah I will be trying a few things. It is difficult with the shaft right in the way.
As for the Oil, I am hoping it was diesel plus full synthetic. But I doubt it. He doesn't know. He got it changed at a local shop. When I change myself, I used 5w-40 rotella t6.
As for the Oil, I am hoping it was diesel plus full synthetic. But I doubt it. He doesn't know. He got it changed at a local shop. When I change myself, I used 5w-40 rotella t6.
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Well the closest store that has a cap is 20 miles away. I will have to get that done tomorrow.
I will have to drive it with just the new upper filter changed. I will update tomorrow, Thanks everyone.
I will have to drive it with just the new upper filter changed. I will update tomorrow, Thanks everyone.