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by diesel
13 Dec 2015 10:15 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: d16 radiator leakage
Replies: 6
Views: 7595

Re: d16 radiator leakage

Bad news.
The new radiator works fine but the pressure is to high.
The head has to go off again. We will inspect the block too, i am taking the car to much serious mechanic this time!
by diesel
10 Dec 2015 02:56 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: d16 radiator leakage
Replies: 6
Views: 7595

Re: d16 radiator leakage

I can not upload pics...to big....but nevermind, I found one J.DEUS radiator for 77 GBP that is almost simillar. I need to drill some holes to fit but it is not much problem
by diesel
09 Dec 2015 06:09 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: d16 radiator leakage
Replies: 6
Views: 7595

Re: d16 radiator leakage

I'll take a picture in the morning, now is to dark :)
by diesel
09 Dec 2015 09:59 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: d16 radiator leakage
Replies: 6
Views: 7595

Re: d16 radiator leakage

Thanks for your post....but i did not understan does the 1,7 radiator fit or not? It wouldn't be much diferent cause there are no 1,7 radiator also :) The cost for rebulding the radiator Is 200 GBP that is to much there are lot's of new aftermarket radiators for about 50 GBP. I am thinking of going ...
by diesel
08 Dec 2015 08:27 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: Hello from Croatia
Replies: 5
Views: 6064

Re: Hello from Croatia

Hello mate, I am from Zagreb too, have a 340 diesel also...please contact me at 095 858 0212 so we can compare impresions about the car.
Nazovi slobodno bilo kad..
by diesel
08 Dec 2015 07:03 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: d16 radiator leakage
Replies: 6
Views: 7595

d16 radiator leakage

My radiator is bursting all the time...i've welded it several times but it is bursting again and again. I've redon head gasket but problem still exists. Weldig guys sad that the pressure of the cooling system is ok and that radiator is old...some oder guys say that the head job is not done properly....
by diesel
26 Sep 2013 03:48 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 1, 6 diesel alternator belt
Replies: 7
Views: 7316

Re: 1, 6 diesel alternator belt

Everything above checked, everything seems ok...

Mystery...
by diesel
26 Sep 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 1, 6 diesel alternator belt
Replies: 7
Views: 7316

Re: 1, 6 diesel alternator belt

V belt is 10 x 750 I ve looked it again.... So, conclusion, V belt is ok, alternator belt is ok, but it brakes every 2 months....hm...mystery? :) And, when broken, part of it came under the time belt and make it jump few ribs, so the diesel pump was not in the phase and i had to tow it to the mechan...
by diesel
26 Sep 2013 10:04 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 1, 6 diesel alternator belt
Replies: 7
Views: 7316

Re: 1, 6 diesel alternator belt

My engine number is 13240?

That is the only number that has 5 digit and is mounted on a little plate on the side of an engine block.
by diesel
25 Sep 2013 01:44 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: 1, 6 diesel alternator belt
Replies: 7
Views: 7316

1, 6 diesel alternator belt

Please help, alternator belt broken 2 months old, i wonder if that is normal? When I tighten it, after maybe 150, 200 km, the alternator indicator start to blink. It blinks once or twice and no more, the belt feels tighten when touched by hand, but it snaps. I don,t know what is the problem. The mec...
by diesel
15 Jul 2013 12:07 pm
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: A bit of a problem?
Replies: 22
Views: 15465

Re: A bit of a problem?

Excellent man, it is nice to see that there are still people who care about technical heritage! Traction Avant is a beauty, i saw one here in Zagreb few month ago and it is just amazing to see it in normal traffic condition.
by diesel
15 Jul 2013 09:24 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: A bit of a problem?
Replies: 22
Views: 15465

Re: A bit of a problem?

Traction Avant!!! Is it still able to drive? What year? HP? Impressions?
by diesel
13 Jul 2013 06:04 pm
Forum: General discussion; introduce yourself!
Topic: God bless diesel.
Replies: 0
Views: 12417

God bless diesel.

I ve put in my diesel 25 l of biodiesel, o,5 l of used cooking oil (sunflower) and 2 l of petrol, it works without problem. :)
by diesel
09 Jul 2013 09:21 am
Forum: Engine, transmission, manual gearbox, variomatic
Topic: A bit of a problem?
Replies: 22
Views: 15465

Re: A bit of a problem?

Problem solved! It was the oil filter, just as Mac said. The salesman gave me a Purflux filter, said that that is original one for all France engines. It is smaller than Champion one and it has the anti drain valve in the middle. Because it is almost twice smaller it is much easier to mount on. Than...